Project opportunities

Transport projects

(Source: State Budget 2011-12, Capital Statement, Budget Paper No. 3, unless otherwise indicated)

Transport project Estimated project value
$million		 Stage Location
Qld region
Brisbane Airport New Parallel Runway Project: Works for the NPR are expected to commence in 2012 with the runway expected to be operational by 2020. Source: BAC. 1,300 Planning SE Queensland
Brisbane Domestic Terminal Precinct Expansion: including constructing a new, multi-level car park for short-term parking, making changes to the precinct's road system to improve traffic flow and security, expanding and upgrading checkin and other facilities, and undertaking significant apron expansion. Domestic terminal access project due for completion early 2012. Source: Brisbane Airport Corportion. 750 Construction SE Queensland
Cairns Bus Station 36 Construction Far North
Cairns Transit Network: The Queensland Government has commenced planning for a new transit network for Cairns. This planning includes building a network to deliver dedicated public transport spines that will connect the length and breadth of Cairns. A key part of the future Cairns Transit Network would be the redevelopment of the existing Lake Street transit mall into a modern and efficient Cairns City Station. The network also aims to provide high-quality connections to all stations for pedestrians and cyclists. Source: www.cairnstransitnetwork.com.au. Not Available Planning Far North
Caloundra to Maroochydore Quality Bus Corridor and Public Transport Stations (CoastConnent): Consultation is in progress on concept design for new bus/transit and cycle lanes, upgrading major bus stations and stops, and giving buses priority at key intersections construction from 2011 on new bus/transit and cycle lanes, upgrading major bus stations and stops, and giving buses priority at key intersections. The CoastConnect Concept Design and Impact Management Plan has now been finalised. Source: DTMR. 350 Consultation SE Queensland
Cross River Rail Project Cross River Rail is a proposed new 18 kilometre north-south rail line in Brisbane's inner city, including: 8,200 EIS public consultation 30 August 2011 to 21 October 2011 SE Queensland
  • 10 kilometre underground tunnels from Yeerongpilly to Victoria Park
  • four new underground train stations – Boggo Road, Gabba, Albert Street and Roma Street
  • two new surface stations – Yeerongpilly and Ekka
  • two upgraded stations – Rocklea and Moorooka.
    
Construction could start 2015. Sources: www.crossriverrail.qld.gov.au and EIS.      
Eastern Busway: future stages subject to federal funding. When complete, the Eastern Busway will be a vital link in the expanding busway network and will reduce travel times for people travelling to and from the following suburbs: 1,270 Planning SE Queensland
  • Camp Hill
  • Carina
  • Carindale
  • Chandler
  • Capalaba.
     
Gold Coast Rapid Transit System: Early construction works have begun on Stage One of the Gold Coast Rapid Transit system, which is the priority route from Griffith University (Parklands Drive, Southport) to Broadbeach. This 13 kilometre light rail corridor will service the new Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Southport medical precinct and the fast growing commercial, retail and recreational centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach. There are 16 light rail stations planned for Stage One, with high-quality bus interchanges planned for Southport and Broadbeach. Passenger services are scheduled to start in 2014. Contractor: GoldLinQ is a group of companies consisting of KDR Gold Coast Pty Ltd, Bombardier Transportation Australia Pty Ltd, McConnell Dowell Constructors Pty Ltd and Plenary Group Pty Ltd. Companies can register with the project. Source: http://goldcoastrapidtransit.qld.gov.au. 1,200 Construction SE Queensland
Mareeba Airport Upgrade 13.396 EOI Far North
Northern Busway: Extending the Northern Busway from theWindsor to Kedron due for completion 2012. The Northern Busway from Windsor to Kedron is being delivered with the Airport Link* project, and is managed by the Department of Infrastructure and Planning* and City North Infrastructure*. This project stage will build a new three kilometre busway, as well as new busway stations at Lutwyche and Kedron. Under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) BrisConnections will finance, design, construct, commission, operate and maintain Airport Link for a period of 45 years. BrisConnections will also will also design and build the Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and the Airport Roundabout Upgrade, before handing it back to the State. 734.7 Construction SE Queensland
The combined projects total $4.8 billion in design and construction costs. BrisConnections has contracted Thiess John Holland, a joint venture between Thiess Pty Ltd and John Holland Group, to undertake the design and construction of Airport Link, Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and Airport Roundabout Upgrade. Visit the Northern Busway Windsor to Kedron website* for more information.      
Northern Busway: Planning has commenced for the Kedron to Bracken Ridge section. This will allow delivery of priority sections by 2026 and protection of a corridor for the ultimate busway to Bracken Ridge. Source: www.northernbusway.qld.gov.au. 340 Planning SE Queensland
Public Transport Infrastructure Barron River Bus Stops 2.8 Implementation Far North
Public Transport Infrastructure South East Queensland Cycle Network Program 35.959 Implementation SE Queensland
Roma Airport upgrade: The State Government and energy company Santos both committed to the project today, announcing contributions of $4.7 million and $2.5 million respectively. Passenger terminal concept design completed September 2010, The project scope includes: 11 Design South West
  • A $1.75 million upgrade of the passenger terminal. Construction of the new A.T. Berry Terminal will include: new check in counters, larger departure and arrival lounge, new kiosk area, baggage conveyor system for check-in only, new toilet facilities, new air conditioning system, new rental car kiosks
  • Lengthening, widening and strengthening of the existing runway to allow larger aircraft to land
  • Construction of a 250 space secure car park with lighting
  • Widening of the existing taxiway and apron to accommodate larger aircraft
      
Contract works are expected to be completed by December 2011.      
Source: Roma Regional Council      
South East Busway Extension: Eight Mile Plains to Springwood: The Queensland Government has approved the Concept Design Study and preferred alignment for the South East Busway between Rochedale and Springwood. Delivery of the busway is proposed to be carried out in stages between 2011 and 2026. Source: DTMR. 365 Planning SE Queensland
Springfield Transport Corridor Stage 1: Stage 1 of the project involves: 800 Construction SE Queensland
  • building a passenger railway line to Richlands
  • constructing a railway station at Richlands, north of Progress Road
  • duplicating the Centenary Highwayfrom two to four lanes north of the Logan Motorway interchange.
      
Stage 1 is due for completion in 2011.      
Stage 2: Horizon Alliance - extend rail line from Richlands to Springfield. The project is scheduled for delivery in 2013 and involves extending the rail line 10 kilometres from Richlands to a new station at Springfield, opposite Orion Shopping Centre. 646 Construction SE Queensland
Sunshine Coast Airport Masterplan Implementation Project: Construction and operation of the proposed new runway including a revised apron and expanded passenger terminal facilities. 440 EIS SE Queensland

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