Building Queensland's Future Together - LOW RES
Building Queensland's Future Together - LOW RES
Building Queensland's Future Together - LOW RES
needs and priorities for Queensland. A Roads to Resources fund should be established to facilitate Government and industry investment in better roads in regional Queensland. The emerging capacity constraints associated with the South Brisbane - Roma Street link in the centre of Brisbane should be addressed as a first step in addressing the cross river rail issue. All of the infrastructure projects that have been allocated genuine construction funding in the current four year budget forward estimates process should be completed as scheduled. Sourcing additional funding for the great many more infrastructure projects that have been identified but remain unfunded - should be a priority to address the backlog caused by 20 years of Labor mismanagement and inertia. Identified Critical Priority Projects should be fast tracked immediately by an LNP State Government.
Proposed Action Compile a 10 year Bruce Highway Crisis Action Plan to address critical backlog in investment
Timing
Bruce Highway
Form a Bruce Highway Crisis Management Group to bring together all stakeholders in a concerted effort to end the political blame game and increase Federal funding Address critical short term rail capacity constraints and identify and properly plan alternatives for long term solutions to inner city public transport needs Compile business case and complete planning
Begin immediately
Begin immediately
Establish four way cooperative funding model between Commonwealth, State and Local Government and the private sector Complete planning and establish funding model for busway extension to Capalaba Establish a Roads to Resources fund to facilitate joint Government and industry investment in regional roads Replace dangerous open level rail crossings on major urban roads in Brisbane
Begin immediately
Eastern Busway
Begin immediately
Regional Roads
Begin immediately
Begin immediately
Remove regulatory bottlenecks and streamline approval processes for major industrial development and infrastructure projects. Maximise the opportunities for local businesses to be involved in infrastructure projects. Establish a Roads to Resources fund to facilitate Government and industry investment in better roads in regional Queensland. Standardise the requirements of major project proponents to invest in community and social infrastructure when developing major projects and establish structures to coordinate and maximise the effectiveness of that investment.
Queensland needs a new economic development and infrastructure vision - a new innovative approach - to ensure we can provide the infrastructure that will underpin the states future economic growth and social development
increasing investment in industrial development and infrastructure projects. The most important step is to ensure economic and infrastructure planning delivers real and tangible benefits to local communities involved in major industrial development and infrastructure projects. Prosperity for local communities and a fair share for all Queenslanders right across the State needs to be a key component in infrastructure planning. Government cannot simply play the role of regulator it needs to play the role of facilitator and problem solver. The office of the Coordinator-General not only needs to drive major projects, it needs to coordinate and negotiate to ensure the best outcomes for Government and communities.
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primary goal as it is only economic development that will provide the revenue required to provide the social infrastructure and services Queenslanders need. With a clear commitment to driving economic growth and development, an LNP State Government would entrench a genuine commitment to work in partnership with both Local Governments and the Federal Government as well as the private sector to plan, finance, deliver and operate critical infrastructure so the economy can grow. To make this happen, industry, the community and potential investors not only need to have certainty about an LNP State Governments economic vision for Queensland and its approach to infrastructure delivery, but most importantly of all the rules of engagement and the principles underpinning this approach. An LNP government would provide this certainty by embracing the key principles of: clarity, certainty and consistency in the vision and direction of Government transparent assessment and approval processes focused on outcomes a clear planning process focused on community consultation and underpinned by analytical and scientific rigour an approach that embraces the expertise, innovation and value for money the private sector can bring to delivering and operating infrastructure pragmatic and effective risk allocation that maximises the outcomes for Queenslanders and provides acceptable investment opportunities for investors and ensures the protection of genuine intellectual property.
It is widely recognised that the global financial crisis has significantly impacted on the availability of private capital for infrastructure and the attractiveness and acceptability of previous investment models. Across the entire investment market debt is more expensive than it was, risk has been repriced and in relation to infrastructure investment in particular, the private sector is just not willing to take on the level of risk in funding public infrastructure that they did prior to the global financial crisis. Across Australia, the capacity and inclination of the private sector to invest in public infrastructure is strong, but industry is seeking more sharing of risk with the public sector. There is ample indication that capital markets are actively seeking investment in long term regulated assets and the long term predictable returns they can provide are especially attractive to such investors as superannuation funds. Investors seeking such returns from long term regulated assets would be attracted to investment in Queensland infrastructure projects that provide a return to investors earned from the infrastructure project meeting predetermined availability and service standards set by Government rather than the risk associated with the reliance on revenues streams from projects that have a high patronage risk. An LNP Government would guarantee the investment community a commitment to a pipeline of opportunities so industry has the required certainty they need to invest the time, people and resources required to participate in the competitive tendering processes needed to finance, construct and maintain major infrastructure projects. To achieve this pipeline of projects a unit will be established within Treasury called Queensland Projects to develop and administer innovative funding models that specifically pursue the opportunities to maximise private investment in infrastructure in Queensland. The critical ingredient required is Government leadership, firm commitments and an approach that matches the right financing option with the right project and that properly allocates risk between the parties involved. Embracing the innovation and efficiencies the private sector can bring to building and operating critical infrastructure in Queensland would be a key goal of an LNP State Government.
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From the Gas Fields to Gladstone - new energy from a new industry The Surat basin is located in Southern Queensland immediately to the South of the more developed Bowen Basin with the east west boundary between the two generally accepted to be located in the vicinity of the town of Taroom. Dalby, Roma Chinchilla and Miles are the main regional towns with the impacts of the development of the large resources of coal and coal seam gas in the Surat Basin extending East to Toowoomba as the regional service centre and North through Biloela to the regional port city of Gladstone. Over the last five years there has been a realisation that the Surat basin contains a coal seam gas resource that is an energy source of world significance. The development of this world class resource as an export industry for Queensland will have a massive positive impact on the Queensland economy for many years to come. It will provide jobs and career opportunities for generations of Queenslanders and the Billions of dollars to be invested by multi-national energy companies will provide opportunities for local businesses to grow and develop. The Surat Basin is already experiencing extremely rapid development with three CSG to LNG projects in the early stages of construction and another in the final stages of planning. The economic activity associated with these huge projects is already rapidly increasing pressure on all existing infrastructure everywhere across the region from Toowoomba to Gladstone. In addition to the CSG projects, the coal resources of the Surat basin are also in line for development with a major mine awaiting final approval and many others in the planning stages. Major projects already under construction or about to begin construction in the Surat Basin include: GLNG CSG to LNG for export - Santos and partners QCLNG CSG to LNG for export BG and QGC APLNG CSG to LNG for export Origin and partners Wandoan Coal Mine Xstrata Surat Basin Railway Wandoan to Banana
Roads
There is already a critical road situation in the region with the main access roads to the Surat Basin grossly inadequate for the development of the resource projects already under way. Concern about the regions road network is high among local Government and community leaders and is seen as typifying the failure of the State Labor Government to invest in the resource regions that will drive Queenslands economic growth in the future. In particular the Warrego Highway through Toowoomba and west to Dalby is widely recognised as a major problem and a prime example of infrastructure that should have been upgraded many years ago. Examples of critically inadequate roads identified by local Governments and industry are: Toowoomba range Western Freight Corridor Warrego Highway Toowoomba to Roma Bruce Highway Gladstone north and south Leichardt Highway - Miles to Biloela Burnett Highway Biloela north and south
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Water
There is a need for investment in water infrastructure in the area with the Nathan Dam project having been delayed for a considerable amount of time. While the production of considerable quantities of purified water will be a consequence of the development of the CSG industry there is a critical need to proceed with major water storages to provide water to both the mining and agricultural industries. Housing Dalby, Chinchilla, Miles, Wandoan, Roma and Gladstone are all suffering from housing shortages that are becoming a critical issue threatening future development. There are widespread problems with the provision of sufficient residential land in all the communities to ensure there is an ongoing availability of appropriate housing choices available for industry growth and community stability. There is widespread community concern and frustration about the increasing level of constraint on land availability caused by State Government policies which appear overly bureaucratic and pointless to local communities. Many local community leaders and senior industry executives consider the current Governments approvals process for housing land development to be counter-productive and a major constraint on the successful development of the region. Health Health services in the region are already under stress with widespread community dissatisfaction about the services currently available and the degree to which services have been centralized in the major regional hospitals of Toowoomba and Rockhampton. There is a critical shortage of doctors and specialist staff across the region resulting in long waiting times and increasing travel requirements for patients. Adequate ambulance services are also an ongoing concern with communities feeling a disconnection from their local service providers and an uncertainty about their ability to respond adequately. Flood proofing existing communities Existing communities in the region such as Roma, Chinchilla and Dalby were particularly hard hit by the floods in January 2011 while both Theodore and Condamine needed to be completely evacuated because of flooding. Frustration is growing about the lack of any definite plans to undertake permanent flood mitigation work for these communities and the seemingly restrictive attitude of Government to what are locally considered to be appropriate solutions. An LNP Government would: 1. orm project specific inter departmental teams within the Department of State Development to F facilitate the completion of each Surat Basin project in the shortest available time frame 2. rgently pursue all road funding options for the Warrego Highway and the Western Freight Corridor U as a matter of top priority 3. Focus on maximizing Federal funding for the Bruce Highway 4. xamine existing road funding priorities to ensure focus is on matching developing traffic increases E with priority road upgrades 5. Review the approvals procedures and identify constraints in the approvals process for all infrastructure projects to ensure an outcomes focused process that can provide timely decision making 6. ork with Local Government to ensure the urgent release of sufficient land for housing to enable W private investment in the housing market to meet demand in all communities in a timely manner
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7. Investigate options to increase rail freight opportunities to the port of Brisbane 8. Ensure the growing demand on all Government services in the region is addressed in Departmental planning processes (with a particular focus on Queensland Health) before gaps in service provision threaten community stability 9. ork with local people who have local knowledge to develop flood mitigation proposals for their W communities 10. ast track a statutory regional plan incorporating land use controls to address the conflicting land F use issues currently causing community disquiet in the region.
From Pit to Port - supplying quality coal to the world The Bowen Basin is one of the worlds great coal provinces and has made an enormous economic contribution to the Queensland economy since the export of coal began in the mid 1960s. Today there is an enormous potential for further growth with an almost insatiable worldwide demand for the quality coal that has become a hall mark of Queenslands coal industry. The Bowen Basin stretches from South of Moura and Theodore the most southerly mines to north of Collinsville. The basin has many towns including the larger ones of Emerald, Moranbah and Biloela while Gladstone, Rockhampton and Mackay are the regional service centres. There are 34 operational coal mines currently extracting over 100 million tons of coal annually with many mine expansions planned and many new mines being considered for development. The mines are serviced by an extensive railway system to transport the coal produced for export with major export coal ports at Gladstone Mackay and Bowen. Roads The Central Queensland east west road linkages are the critical road infrastructure for the Bowen Basin mining industry while the north south roads play an important role in linking the region to the south east corner of the State. The critical road linkages are : The Dawson Highway running west from Gladstone, The Capricorn Highway running west from Rockhampton The Peak Downs Highway running from Mackay to Clermont The Bruce Highway The Burnett Highway The Leichardt Highway
These major highways form the backbone of a road network that is struggling to cope with the ongoing build up of traffic volumes. In particular the Peak Downs Highway between Mackay and Moranbah is seen by both industry and local community leaders as being a particular problem likely to restrict further growth in the Northern part of the Bowen Basin. Rail The extensive rail network was developed by the Conservative Government over a thirty year period and recently sold by the current Labor Government. It was part of a panicky asset sales programme undertaken by the current State Labor Government in a failed attempt to alleviate their declining financial situation.
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Housing
Housing is a critical issue for the region and has been identified as an emerging constraint for a number of proposed projects. The situation in Moranbah is typical with a severe housing shortage and a lack of available land for new housing construction. The Housing shortage and the associated lack of land for development of new housing developments is increasingly being recognised as a constraint on development of projects in the Bowen basin. An LNP Government would: 1. Introduce a programme to ensure regular capital investment in the road network across the region to ensure it can continue to produce wealth for the whole State 2. rgently review the role of the ULDA to ensure the severe housing shortage can be addressed in the U shortest possible time 3. Identify the constraints on the Wiggins Island project and ensure this key infrastructure project is delivered. 4. Facilitate the development of the Balaclava Port proposal 5. Fast track the construction of the Connors River Dam 6. Ensure planning for the Nathan Dam project proceeds 7. Ensure health services are able to cope with the projected development
From Alpha to Abbott point the potential is awesome The Galilee Basin lies to the west and North of the Bowen basin and while its coal reserves have been known for some time, they are yet to be mined however the potential is very real for that to change rapidly in the near future. There are currently three large projects in different stages of development and at least two others with longer term plans. The most advanced project being undertaken by Hancock Coal has already completed a test mine and extracted a bulk coal sample for extensive testing by customers in Asia. The three large projects alone have the potential to create 15,000 new construction jobs in the building of the new mines and the more than 400 km of rail lines that would transport the coal to new purpose built port facilities at Abbott Point near Bowen. Roads The Central Queensland east west road linkages are the critical road infrastructure for the Galilee Basin mining industry. The roads linking the Galilee Basin coal fields to the coastal centres are : The Capricorn Highway running west from Rockhampton The Peak Downs Highway running from Mackay to Clermont The Northern road through Collinsville to Townsville
These major highways form the backbone of a road network that is struggling to cope with the ongoing build up of traffic volumes from the existing developments in the Bowen Basin. In particular the Peak Downs Highway between Mackay and Moranbah is seen by both industry and local community leaders as being a particular problem likely to restrict further growth in the Northern part of the Bowen Basin. The Northern road through Collinsville to Townsville will require considerable capital expenditure
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Housing
Housing is a critical issue for the region and has been identified as an emerging constraint a number of proposed projects. The mining projects are proposed to be primarily travel in and travel out with work forces located in regional centres from Cairns to Brisbane so transport infrastructure that provide linkages to major regional centres will be need to be developed. Smaller towns such as Alpha and Collinsville although some distance from the mine projects have potential to house workers who choose to live locally. An LNP Government would: 1. Identify the best corridor for the rail line from the Galilee basin to Abbott point and institute multiple user requirements for all proponents 2. Provide capital investment in the road network across the region to ensure it can produce wealth for the whole State 3. orm project specific inter departmental teams within the Department of State Development to F facilitate the completion of each Galilee Basin project in the shortest available time frame 4. Centralise and streamline the approvals process for major projects and the Abbott Point State Development Area 5. Progress to an advanced stage the planning necessary for the support infrastructure such as roads, health and education that will be necessary when the Galilee Basin projects proceed 6. ngage local communities to identify long term benefits for the region at an early stage from the E development of these projects 7. Facilitate the development of the Abbott Point State Industrial Area to ensure it can become a centre for heavy industry associated with the Galilee Basin 8. Progress the water for Bowen water supply scheme
Building on the unique strengths of the North West The North West Minerals Province is centred around the city of Mt Isa and has been the source of mineral wealth for Queensland for well over a hundred years but the potential for further development is very high. A Major transport corridor forms the link to Townsville where a State Development Area provides mineral processing opportunities and an export port for the region. Roads Road infrastructure is critical for the North West Minerals Province because of its geographic location in the North West of the State. The critical roads linking the North West Minerals Province to the coastal centres are : The Flinders Highway running west from Townsville The Landsborough Highway running south through Longreach to Brisbane Bruce Highway
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With Queensland growing at about twice the national average for a lengthy period, significantly higher levels of infrastructure investment per capita is required, relative to the nation as a whole, to maintain similar levels of service.1 Despite experiencing a very challenging year during 2010-11 due to significant natural disasters and the need to direct additional Australian, State and Local Government resources toward disaster response, recovery and rebuilding efforts, Queensland had the strongest business investment growth in mainland Australia (13 per cent). For 2011-12, Queensland Treasury forecast growth to be at 5 per cent as an investment surge drives rapid economic expansion beyond the natural disasters with business investment skyrocketing by 27.75 per cent and export volumes to grow at a decade-high rate of 10 per cent. As Queenslands population and economy grows, more infrastructure and services will be required, especially in SEQ. Government spending on infrastructure delivers benefits, including reducing business costs and lifting international competitiveness, and helping to lower consumer prices while also reducing private congestion and service quality costs. Investment in infrastructure, because it builds and supports capacity for the future, is a key factor in ensuring sustainable economic growth.2 Future dividends from investing in SEQ infrastructure are not just a one-off economic return but will contribute to the delivery of intergenerational benefits ensuring a dynamic and sustainable economy in the nations fastest growing region. The National Priority section of the Council of Mayors (SEQ) submission provides a regional consensus view on national priority infrastructure projects that should be the focus of Australian Government investment.
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FUNDING SOLUTION
The Queensland Government committed $833 million to the first two stages of the Eastern Busway project by 2012, while Brisbane City Council delivered the Eleanor Schonnel bus, cycle and pedestrian bridge in 2006 ($55 million). The State Government expects the Australian Government to match its commitment to the Eastern Busway by financing the next two stages of the Eastern Busway project, including a dedicated busway from Main Avenue to Bennetts Road in Coorparoo (Stage 2B) and a transit lane solution between Carindale and Chandler (Stage 3).
However, the construction of the further stages of the project including the Main Avenue to Bennetts Road section, transit lanes from Scrub Road to Tilley Road, and the Tilley Road to Capalaba section, are dependant on project funding from the Australian Government. The next two stages of the Eastern Busway project are essential for the greater Brisbane region as traffic congestion will worsen on Old Cleveland Road and its adjoining streets as travel demand increases with population growth. The Old Cleveland Road and Cavendish Road intersection was identified as the third biggest headache for Queensland motorists in a state-wide 2010 RACQ poll of motorists. By attracting more trips onto public transport, the Eastern Busway will provide an integrated transport solution that will help reduce traffic congestion and vehicle emissions along the Old Cleveland Road corridor including Coorparoo, Camp Hill, Carina, Carindale and Chandler. Integrated transport solutions also offer significant advantages for future land use strategies that will promote more sustainable development, including transit oriented development. Importantly, these two stages of the Eastern Busway project will need to be delivered before 2018 if the Gold Coast is successful in its bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, especially because Chandler and Belmont will likely host two major sporting events (track cycling and shooting).
NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE
The 2010 Infrastructure Australia (IA) Report to COAG identified the Eastern Busway (Stages 2B and 3) as a Threshold project - with strong strategic and economic merit - that should proceed through the National Infrastructure Priority Pipeline (NIPP) for Commonwealth investment. In 2009, it was assessed as Real Potential in IAs inaugural 2009 NIPP. Substantial planning and design work has been undertaken over the last six years to provide a firm basis for commencement of additional stages of the Eastern Busway project when funding is available. The Concept Design and Impact Management Plan (CDIMP) was approved by the Queensland Government in June 2008. And, construction of the first stage of the Eastern Busway, between the PA Hospital and South East Busway (at Buranda) is complete, while part of Stage Two - between Buranda and Mains Avenue (Coorparoo) should be complete in late 2011.
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ESTIMATED COST: $625 million DELIVERY DATE: 2016 FUNDING NEEDED FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: $425 million ($2010) BENEFICIARIES: Federal Electorates: Lilley, Brisbane State Electorates: Clayfield, Brisbane Central
FUNDING SOLUTION
The project financing package should include a mix of Commonwealth and Council investment.
development of the ATC industrial and commercial precinct and the major residential development at Northshore Hamilton. The ATC is projected to generate 50,000 new jobs by 2030, while Northshore Hamilton will house an extra 13,000 people. The Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade provides an ideal opportunity to introduce multimodal solutions for travel to and within the ATC Australias fastest growing economic precinct. The Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade will reduce travel times and improve travel time reliability on this important freight corridor. It will provide better access to residential and industrial lands along the north bank of the Brisbane River and access ramps to the Gateway Motorway. It will also provide a cross-city function connecting the western industrial areas with ATC via Legacy Way (formerly Northern Link) and the Inner City Bypass. And, it will provide secondary un-tolled access to the airport. Options for the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade include capacity management; corridor widening; and public and active transport initiatives. The proposed upgrade works provide potential to incorporate public transport services such as buses that will respond effectively to Brisbanes ongoing population growth. The project is ready to deliver improved network efficiencies by connecting growth areas of the ATC precinct to the arterial road network and to areas of commerce, trade, employment and industrial development. In effect, this project will improve transportation efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance safety and access, public transport operations, community mobility and planned development.
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FUNDING SOLUTION
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is seeking a $122 million investment from the Australian Government to realign and extend the Sunshine Coast Airport. This is consistent with 2011-12 Commonwealth Budget outcomes, which directed money from the Regional Development Australia Fund to help fund the Mid North Coast Aviation Plan for business expansion and airport access expansion at Taree, Port Macquarie and Kempsey Airports.
in the region. This goal aligns with the strategic priorities set by Infrastructure Australia in its Reform and Investment Framework to diversify Australias economic capabilities and develop our regions. With regular flights between Sydney and Melbourne, Sunshine Coast Airport: contributes more than $475 million to the regional economy each year; directly employs more than 600 people; stimulates more than 4,400 direct and indirect jobs; operates 24 hours a day; handles approximately 87,000 aircraft movements; and has around 1 million passengers per annum. Passenger numbers are forecast to double to 1.9 million passenger movements per year over the next ten years. The Sunshine Coast Regional Council proposes to construct a new 2,450 metre long east-west runway at Sunshine Coast Airport. This will greatly enhance safety for residents, passengers and aircraft operators. The larger runway will also enable legitimate operation of Boeing B737s and Airbus A320s without special dispensation from CASA as is currently required.
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1 Queensland Government. 2010. Queensland Growth Management Summit. Shaping Our Future Together: Opportunities, Challenges and Choices 2 Queensland Government. 2011. Budget Strategy and Outlook 2011-12 (Paper 2), p. 55 3 Access Economics Pty Ltd. 4 Queensland Government. 2011. Budget Strategy and Outlook 2011-12 (Paper 2), p. 33-34
5 Access Economics Pty Ltd. 2010. Queensland Economic and Fiscal Analysis. Report Commissioned by the Council of Mayors (SEQ), March
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ESTIMATED COST: $15 million DELIVERY DATE: 2016 FUNDING NEEDED FROM STATE GOVERNMENT: $10 million BENEFICIARIES: State Electorates: Albert, Coomera, Broadwater, Southport, Surfers Paradise, Mermaid Beach, Burleigh, Gaven, Mudgeeraba, Currumbin
FUNDING SOLUTION
The proposed funding package could include a mix of Council funding, together with State Government and Federal Government grant funding for active and healthy infrastructure and programs.
OUTCOMES
Productivity Creation of prioritised capacity for public and active transport modes provides for an increase in productivity generated by reduced travel times. As traffic congestion continues to increase, provision of alternatives to car dependency is critical for the Gold Coast. QualityofLife Reductions in travel times will mean greater quality of life as less time is spent commuting. Provision of infrastructure for cycling and walking will provide a more attractive travel mode, especially for the 50 per cent of people who commute less than 10 kilometres. Benefits include better community health outcomes, as well as greater use of open space. Sustainability Provision of bus and cycle lanes on key arterial roads will enhance overall sustainability of the transport network. This infrastructure places less reliance on car use resulting in less congestion, reduced emissions and less pollution, with increases in physical activity, health and wellbeing.
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ESTIMATED COST: $252 million ($2010) DELIVERY DATE: 2014-2016 FUNDING NEEDED FROM STATE GOVERNMENT: $170 million BENEFICIARIES: State Electorates: Sandgate, Aspley, Nudgee, Pine Rivers
FUNDING SOLUTION
The proposed financing package for these projects should include a mix of State and Local Government investment.
OUTCOMES
Productivity These two OLC elimination projects facilitate improved access between a major industrial area and export gateways of the port and airport, as well as the strategic arterial network. This will reduce transport costs by reducing congestion and delays for industrial and commuter traffic, while improving road and rail safety. QualityofLife In addition to freeing up time and resources for motorists and rail commuters that could otherwise be wasted in traffic congestion, these projects will improve safety due to the removal of level crossings, while increasing connectivity for walking and cycling. Sustainability These OLC removal projects will result in reduced emissions by improving traffic flow, as well as provide walking and cycling alternatives to motor vehicle use. The elimination of the Telegraph Road OLC also complements the proposed Northern Busway to Bracken Ridge.
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ESTIMATED COST: $80 million DELIVERY DATE: 2014 FUNDING NEEDED FROM STATE GOVERNMENT: $16 million BENEFICIARIES State Electorate: Ipswich West
FUNDING SOLUTION
The proposed funding package for the Bayley Road extension project should include a mix of Federal ($61.5 million), State ($16 million) and Local Government ($2.5 million) funding.
OUTCOMES
Productivity This project, in conjunction with the Warrego Highway Blacksoil intersection upgrade, will improve the road safety of the intersection of two national highways with a poor crash history. It will improve regional freight movements along the Warrego Highway, which is the principal freight route between the Port of Brisbane, the Darling Downs and Melbourne. It will also improve accessibility to regionally significant tourism, recreational and water source areas (Somerset and Wivenhoe Dams). QualityofLife This project will improve road safety in this dangerous approach to/from a national highway and increase accessibility for the urban growth areas of Somerset Regional Council, while reducing congestion and travel times. Sustainability Through better traffic flow there are reduced vehicle emissions.
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ESTIMATED COST: $1.5 million DELIVERY DATE: 2012 FUNDING NEEDED FROM STATE GOVERNMENT: $1.5 million BENEFICIARIES: State Electorate: Lockyer
FUNDING SOLUTION
Federal and State Government investment in natural disaster and emergency risk management infrastructure could complement the proposed Lockyer Valley airport project. Importantly, the proposed aviation facility has been designed to cater for emergency related uses, including a refuelling station for aircraft and helicopter in times of emergency.
The State Government acknowledged emergency chopper pilots battled impossible dangerous conditions to rescue people from their rooftops, people who would have otherwise perished. Notably, critical emergency rescue efforts were hampered because helicopter crews had to return to base after two hours because the choppers were running out of fuel. Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) helicopters were also forced to land on the Warrego Highway to wait for access to Amberley (to refuel) before returning to Grantham for rescue services. In a statement to the Queensland Flood Commission of Inquiry, the EMQ Brisbane Base Manager (Senior Pilot) testified that rescuers could have done more in the critical emergency response phase if the helicopter had been upgraded to carry more fuel, had a better winch and a reliable mobile mapping display that was capable of locating areas inundated with floodwater. There were also bureaucratic problems associated with EMQ rescue helicopters accessing a mobile refuelling service on the Warrego highway via a military tanker. For Lockyer Valley and Somerset Local Government areas, the tragic events of 10 January 2011 highlight the critical importance of having reliable and accessible emergency helipad and refueling services.
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ESTIMATED COST: $40 milion DELIVERY DATE: 2014 FUNDING REQUIRED FROM STATE GOVERNMENT: $20 million BENEFICIARIES: State Electorates: Lockyer, Beaudesert, Ipswich West
FUNDING SOLUTION
ALGA (2010) argues the need to replace old and timber bridges is a major cost that is beyond the capacity of rural and regional councils. A mix of funding from Australian and State governments through a state-wide Rural Timber Bridge Replacement program is recommended. This is consistent with the Coalitions 2010 Federal Election commitment to fund a $600 million program to replace decaying and aging bridges, as well as the 2011-12 Commonwealth Budget, which redirected about $49 million from the Regional Development Fund to deliver local infrastructure projects in the Federal Electorate of Lyne (NSW). This included a local roads and timber bridge replacement package.
OUTCOMES
Productivity The replacement of old bridges will have very significant economic benefits to local economies by allowing farmers to use larger trucks that will improve the efficiency of farming operations, while improving access to schools, health and other regional facilities. Additionally, replacement of timber bridges will reduce long-term maintenance costs. QualityofLife Timber bridges provide key links for regional communities to access surrounding areas. Removing load limits will facilitate safe and improved transport choices for local products, commuters, school bus routes, visitors and emergency vehicles. Sustainability Removing load limits on bridges enables more direct and efficient transport choices (shorter distance and higher mass load), which also reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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PURPOSE OF PROJECT
Identified in the SEQIPP, the Queensland Government recognise construction of a new 67km rail alignment for the Toowoomba and Little Liverpool Ranges will overcome current constraints on rail capacity and performance associated with poor alignment, gradient, curvature, structures and axle load limitations. The new alignment will support the volume of export commodities railed between south-western and western Queensland and the Port of Brisbane, as well as provide a potential high capacity link to SEQ for an inland rail system.
FUNDING SOLUTION
The Australian Government recognise resource-rich states like Queensland face large resource industry infrastructure demands. A joint Commonwealth and State Government finance package, with/without private sector investment, is required to deliver the Gowrie to Grandchester Rail Line. This will help unlock the wealth of south-west Queensland, as well as for the ongoing development of the resource sector in the Surat Energy Resources Province.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Queensland Government recognise rail freight operations are severely constrained due to conflict with passenger services and poor track alignment, particularly between Brisbane and Nambour. In addition, the North Coast Line is limited to catering for train lengths of 650m, which could impact on the potential growth in rail freight transport on the corridor. The operation of 1500m train lengths will enable operators to gain economies of scale and potentially support a more competitive rail freight system in the Brisbane-Cairns corridor. Enhancements to the corridor will help overcome rail congestion, and improve the capacity, timeliness and quality of train services. While small parts of the project are now complete or underway, the 2008 North Coast Rail project includes: Caboolture Beerburrum Landsborough; Landsborough Nambour; Lawnton Petrie install 3rd track; and Operation of 1500m trains.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Beenleigh to Varsity Rail Capacity upgrade project will provide additional capacity on the Gold Coast rail line by track duplication, signalling upgrades and new stations. This project was identified in the SEQIPP (2009) as capacity upgrades and additional tracks from Beenleigh to Gold Coast, which was to be delivered between 2019 and 2026. With Gold Coast likely to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games, delivery of this project is more urgent.
FUNDING SOLUTION
The North Coast Rail Line is the principal general and intermodal freight line in the states rail network, providing a critical link to major regional centres, coastal ports and east-west rail lines servicing rural Queensland north of Brisbanes CBD. A funding mix of Australian and Queensland Government investment for the staged delivery of this important rail project is necessary.
FUNDING SOLUTION
A funding mix of Australian and Queensland Government investment for the delivery of this rail project as part of a broader national priority Gold Coast Rail capacity upgrade and extension for Commonwealth Games transport demand-readiness (before 2018) is recommended.
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PURPOSE OF PROJECT
Reducing car dependency in the Old Cleveland Road corridor, duplication of the Cleveland Rail line from Manly to Cleveland will allow more frequent rail services to Brisbane CBD and the Brisbane Airport. This would include ExpressLink train services from Cleveland running all stops to Manly before travelling express to inner Brisbane seven days a week. With the Manly to Cleveland Rail duplication project, Cleveland commuters could expect to arrive in Brisbanes CBD within 45 minutes, while train frequency would be also be doubled with trains departing stations every 15 minutes, off peak.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The need to identify and preserve a rail corridor suitable for future passenger rail services between Salisbury and Beaudesert is identified in the SEQIPP and draft Connecting SEQ 2031. A new passenger rail service from Salisbury to Beaudesert will provide important public transport for the growth areas of Flagstone and Park Ridge. The establishment of a passenger rail service between Brisbane and Beaudesert will increase potential for residential and employment growth in identified growth areas of Greater Flagstone, Greenbank, New Beith-Round Mountain and North Maclean, as well as the major rural service centre of Jimboomba.
FUNDING SOLUTION
State Government funding is recommended for this project.
FUNDING SOLUTION
The declaration of Greater Flagstone as an Urban Development Area (UDA) providing an additional 50,000 dwellings to house a future population of about 120,000 people, combined with the declaration of nearby Bromelton as State Development Area for future industrial development in SEQ, will need to be matched with a Queensland and Australian Government financial commitment to service the area with transport infrastructure. There could be potential to negotiate a State Infrastructure Agreement to include a financial contribution to the construction of rail from potential developers.
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PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Chevron Island Greenbridge will create a key linkage along the Cavill West corridor, which connects Surfers Paradise Beach, Cavill Mall, Nerang riverfront, Chevron Village, Gold Coast Cultural and Civic Centre, Bundall Commercial District and the Gold Coast Turf Club. The new greenbridge linkage will be part of an integrated pedestrian and cycle network linking residential, recreational, cultural and commercial opportunities to the multi billion dollar Gold Coast rapid transit network (which has three stops in central Surfers Paradise).
FUNDING SOLUTION
Gold Coast City Council would like to partner with the Queensland and Australian Governments to deliver this project well-before the proposed 2018 Commonwealth Games.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
Consistent with the SEQ Principal Cycle Network Plan, the Downfall Creek (Stage Three) project will provide the missing link in connecting Banyo and Nudgee bikeways to the Chermside Regional Centre. The 565 metre long bikeway will start at the existing bikeway west of Virginia Railway Station and traverse under the railway line and Sandgate Road to join the existing bikeway in Wellington Street (Banyo). This project will also include safety signage and pathway lighting.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
Construction of a 2.5 metre wide concrete bikeway/ pedestrian pathway over the distance of 7km between Forest Hill and Laidley. The University of Queensland (Gatton Campus) is half way between Gatton and Laidley and is located in close proximity to Forest Hill. Forest Hill is home to a large population of university students and cycling would be a much more attractive transport mode if there was bikeway infrastructure. The logical extension of the bikeway would be on to Laidley, a distance of approximately 7km from Forest Hill. A bikeway would also make the recreation area of Lake Dyer more accessible.
FUNDING SOLUTION
Through the SEQ Cycle Network Program, Brisbane City Council will seek joint (50/50) Council-State Government funding for this project. An application was submitted for the 2011-12 Queensland Government Capital Funds Allocation.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
To provide the missing link in the Cabbage Tree Creek Bikeway, linking Brisbanes northern suburbs from Deagon, through Aspley, to McDowall. This project will provide for a grade separated crossing of Gympie Road (Aspley) providing safer pedestrian and cyclist access to the Aspley centre and surrounding residential areas.
FUNDING SOLUTION
A combination of Local, State and Federal Government investment is required to deliver this project.
FUNDING SOLUTION
Through the SEQ Cycle Network Program, Brisbane City Council will seek joint (50/50) Council-State Government funding for this project. There is potential to apply for State Government funding for 2012-13.
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PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Gallery Walk project will help manage increasing traffic demand, congestion and parking issues through Gallery Walk (Long Road). This project will create jobs during the design and construction of the project; reduce traffic congestion along Gallery walk; improve road safety over the length of the project; improve road usability by incorporating bicycle facilities and car parks; incorporate environmental and sustainability requirements in design and construction; and allow for the redevelopment of the Gallery Walk Business Precinct to improve the amenity of the business precinct, increasing business activity and job creation.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Capalaba Transit Hub will allow the partial closure of Redland Bay Road to through traffic, reconfiguration of the bus station, intersection upgrade works and reprioritisation of the Mount Cotton and Redland Bay Road intersection. This project will provide park and ride facilities to increase public transport. This also supports Capalaba Centres role as a principal regional activity centre, while improving safety and amenity for pedestrians, while improving the efficiency of the bus interchange.
FUNDING SOLUTION
As a potential Regional Development Australia Fund project, the finance package for this project could include a mix of Federal Government (Regional Development Australia Fund), State Government and Local Government investment.
FUNDING SOLUTION
A finance package including, State Government and Local Government investment is required.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
To provide a high quality urban environment suitable to link the new Gold Coast Rapid Transit station and the new Surfers Paradise Foreshore Redevelopment, which will also address an inconsistent streetscape. Creation of a high quality urban corridor will support sustainable transport modes of walking, cycling and public transport. As Cavill Mall is a major destination for local residents, tourists and visitors, a high quality connection of the light rail to the foreshore will provide a significant benefit for this very popular area of the Gold Coast. This will be particularly beneficial when the Gold Coast hosts significant events, like the proposed 2018 Commonwealth Games.
PURPOSE OF PROJECT
The Beenleigh Town Centre Redevelopment project. Beenleigh will be an important centre with employment, training and community services for its surrounding communities. As a designated principal activity centre in SEQRP, Logan City Council has developed a Master Plan to guide the aspirations and potential of Beenleigh for eth next 20 years (to 2031).
FUNDING SOLUTION
A mixed finance package could include Federal, State and Local Government investment, as well as private sector investment opportunities, is recommended.
FUNDING SOLUTION
A finance package, including State Government and Local Government investment, is required.
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important role to play in managing the Highway and planning and prioritising the upgrades that are continually needed to cater for the increasing volume of traffic over time. It is a role in which the current Queensland Government has comprehensively failed with community leaders from just north of Brisbane to Cairns expressing their concern about the state of Queenslands number one road link and the response they have received from the Queensland State Government to their expressed concerns. Federal Funding for the Bruce Highway has been used as an excuse for political point scoring and buck passing by the current Labor Government and there is an alarming degree of concern in communities all the way along the length of the highway at the opaque funding process that so easily allows what is widely recognised as an incompetent State Government to pass blame for an issue that is having a major impact on the lives of many Queenslanders. In particular the juvenile and petty attitude of current Main Roads Minister is causing increasing frustration and anger in communities and industries that recognise the importance of this most critical road infrastructure. Federal Members of Parliament along with Regional Local Government leaders and major industry representatives recognise the critical need to have a more serious and professional approach to this critical issue. An LNP Government would form a Bruce Highway Crisis Management Group to bring State and Federal Members together with regional Local Government leaders and representatives from such groups as the RACQ and heavy transport operators to work together to address the critical need to access a greater share of Federal funding for Queenslands most important road infrastructure. The crisis management group would focus on using its combined political influence to overcome political blame shifting and develop strategies to increase the awareness of the need for major crisis avoidance investment in the Bruce Highway. As a priority an LNP Government would task the Queensland Department of Main Roads to compile within six months a proper engineering based 10 year Bruce Higway Crisis Action Plan that would be based on considered engineering solutions to the identified problem areas with estimated costings and cost benefit analysis for road users and local communities. While it is recognised such a planning process would in itself cost the State Government a considerable amount of money it would be considered essential to establish a creditable basis for funding from the Federal Government for a decade long Crisis Action Plan to address the developing crisis on the Bruce Highway. It is indicative of the current Labor Governments failure to plan that after almost 20 years in power it does not have a comprehensive plan for the future of the Bruce Highway. In a belated recognition of the community concern and the emerging crisis a so called strategy was released in July 2011 containing a long list of unfunded projects with no indication of any quantified costs or benefits for any of them. A responsible LNP Queensland State Government would allocate more resources and commit more money to proper planning for the Bruce Highway. That allocation of State resources is vital if any progress is to be made in accessing more Federal funding for the long list of identified but unfunded and uncosted projects that currently constitute an upgrade strategy. An LNP State Government would: Form a Highway One Crisis Management Group to bring State and Federal Members together with regional Local Government leaders and representatives from such groups as the RACQ and heavy transport operators to work together to address the critical need to access a greater share of Federal funding for Queenslands most important road infrastructure.
As a priority an LNP Government would task the Queensland Department of Main Roads to compile within six months a proper engineering based 10 year Bruce Highway Crisis Action Plan that would be based on considered engineering solutions to the identified problem areas with estimated costings and cost benefit analysis for road users and local communities.
Roads to resources
Reinvesting in the regions
There is a need to ensure that a fair proportion of the increasing wealth that is being generated in regional Queensland is invested in upgrading the infrastructure that will enable regional economic growth to continue without severely impacting the lifestyle of existing communities. Road infrastructure is of critical importance to rural and regional Queensland and improved road infrastructure provides improved opportunities for a range of existing industries to expand and improve their prospects. Both agriculture and tourism in rural and regional Queensland depend almost entirely on road infrastructure and the condition of the road system is raised by every community leader in discussions about future infrastructure requirements for their area. There is already a critical road situation in many of Queenslands resource regions with the main access roads to the Surat Basin and the Bowen Basin grossly inadequate for the development of the resource projects already under way. Concern about the regions road network is high among local Government and community leaders and is seen as typifying the failure of the State Labor Government to invest in the resource regions that will drive Queenslands economic growth in the future. In particular the Warrego Highway through Toowoomba and west to Dalby is widely recognised as a major problem and a prime example of infrastructure that should have been upgraded many years ago. Equally the Dawson Highway, the Capricorn Highway, the Leichardt Highway, the Peak Downs Highway and the Burnett Highway are all currently in need of major capital investment as the resource industry expands. The inadequacy of the States regional road network is an emerging constraint on the resources industry and a major concern for the agricultural and tourism industries. That inadequacy of the road network also impacts directly on the lifestyle of the many Queenslanders who live in rural and regional Queensland. An LNP Government would establish a fund to upgrade roads in regional Queensland especially those roads that service the resource areas that have so much potential to drive the States economic growth and development in the future. The Roads to Resources Fund would serve as a vehicle to accumulate funds from State government royalties and Federal Government tax receipts as well as from Local Governments and resource project proponents who have an obligation to contribute to the infrastructure that enables their particular project. An LNP State Government would seek to negotiate appropriate contributions to the Roads to Resources Fund that were reflective of the financial benefits flowing from the use of the regional road infrastructure. The fund would be administered in consultation with local communities and the resources industry to ensure funding was allocated to best enhance the future of regional Queensland and to drive economic growth and regional development.
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The capacity over the Merivale Bridge (and its approaches) of 20 train paths in the peak hour is already under threat with 19 train services currently passing northbound over the bridge in the morning peak hour. A failure to provide additional cross river capacity by 2016 will mean delays will continue to grow on existing services and no extra peak hour services can be introduced from the Gold Coast, Cleveland, Beenleigh or future cities like Springfield to the city.
The LNP recognises the need to increase capacity across the Merivale Bridge before the 2016 deadline is reached. On election the LNP would immediately begin work to upgrade the South Brisbane and Southbank railway stations to provide extra platform capacity and operational flexability. This would achieve an immediate improvement to the efficiency of these stations by reducing delays for trains and enabling up to three additional train paths in the morning peak hour or a 15 per cent increase in capacity across the Merivale Bridge. These additional paths would provide up to an additional five years of capacity over the Merivale Bridge.
Beyond 2016
On election an LNP Government would establish expert committee to advice on implementing best value for money options to deal with medium and long term passenger and freight demands. This assessment would include the existing Cross River Rail proposal as well as examining alternatives. Those alternatives could include developing integrated networks that adapt various modes of transport such as greater use of light rail and the establishment of rail lines independent of the core line. The LNP would focus on ensuring Queenslands rail system can become a modern efficient public transport mode in the urban areas of South East Queensland.
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Bruce Highway pavement reconstruction Goodwood Road pavement reconstruction Maryborough Cooloola Road pavement reconstruction Surat Basin rail corridor Carnarvon Highway widen sections New England Highway widen sections Toowoomba intersection upgrades National Highway freight access project Nugents Pinch Road Charleton duplication Narangba Hardrock Haulage Road Subregional cycle network New passenger rail stock (new generation) Coomera to Helensvale second rail track Cross River Rail Stage 1 planning study and property acquisition Rail capacity upgrades stage 1 Mayne Ferny Grove line connection Lawnton to Petrie third rail track Moreton Bay Rail Link CBD bus infrastructure capacity program SEQ TransitWays/HOV program Translink subregional station upgrades Eastern Busway - Future stages Northern Busway - Future stages Cunningham Highway pavement rehabilitation Cunninghams Gap reconstruction Mount Lindesay Highway pavement rehabilitation Reconstruction of AJ Wyllie Bridge Reconstruction works on Mt Sylvia Road Smith Street (additional lanes Gateway Arterial Road extension Gateway Arterial Road duplication Gateway Motorway Upgrade widening Logan Motorway upgrade Redland-Redland Bay Road intersection upgrades Western Arterial Road intersection improvement Burpengary Caboolture Road duplication Bruce Highway interchange upgrades Pine Rivers to Caloundra Bruce Highway - Cooroy to Curra Upgrade Section A Centenary Highway safety and capacity improvements
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Western Arterial Road Sumners Road overpass Warrego Highway Brisbane Valley highway interchange Cunningham Highway Goodna Bypass corridor preservation Gatton to Esk Road upgrade
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Kogan Creek Solar Boost Project Solar Dawn Ergon Energy - Reinforce supply at Broxburn Ergon Energy - Reinforce supply at Central Toowoomba Ergon Energy - Reinforce supply to Charlton Ergon Energy - Reinforce supply to Westbrook Ergon Energy - Reinforce Warwick to Stanthorpe Ergon Energy - Reinforce supply at West Toowoomba Ergon Energy - Reinforce supply at Yarranlea Powerlink - Columboola to Wandoan augmentation Powerlink - Columboola to Western Downs augmentation Powerlink - transmission line Halys and Blackwall substations Energex - Capalaba South substation Energex - Cooran substation Energex - Coorparoo substation Energex - Distribution augmentation Brisbane Energex - Distribution augmentation Gold Coast Energex - Distribution augmentation Sunshine Coast Energex - Distribution augmentation West Moreton Energex - High Voltage Supply to Airport Link Energex - Kelvin Grove substation Energex - Loganlea to Jimboomba transmission line Energex - Pacific Paradise substation Energex - Parkwood substation Energex - Reinforce supply Brisbane CBD Energex - Springfield Central substation Energex - Subtransmission augmentation Brisbane Energex - Subtransmission augmentation Gold Coast Energex - Subtransmission augmentation Sunshine Coast Energex - Subtransmission augmentation West Moreton Powerlink - Swanbank substation replacement
Social Infrastructure
Required Health Infrastructure Projects
Some Funding Cairns Base Hospital redevelopment Mt Isa Health Campus redevelopment Townsville Hospital expansion No Funding Allocated in QIP Saibai Island Primary Health Care Centre Thursday Island Chronic Disease Centre Torres Strait Staff accommodation
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Mackay Base Hospital redevelopment Baralaba multi-purpose health service Mt Morgan multi-purpose health service Rockhampton Hospital expansion Winton Multi Purpose Health service Biggenden multi-purpose health service Bundaberg Hospital expansion Bundaberg Oral Health Clinic Bundaberg Regional Cancer Centre Hervey Bay Pathology Laboratory Hervey Bay Regional Cancer Centre Toowoomba Hospital emergency department Toowoomba regional cancer care initiative Gold Coast University Hospital Mental health rehabilitation at Redcliffe and Caboolture Prince Charles Hospital paediatric emergency department Princess Alexandra Hospital expansion Queensland Childrens Hospital Redcliffe Hospital paediatric emergency services Robina Health Precinct Sunshine Coast Health Services District Translational research institute facilities Smart State Medical Research Centre
Cloncurry Aged Care Annex Mt Isa Regional Cancer Centre Bundaberg Mental Health Hervey Bay Mental Health Cherbourg Community Health Hervey bay Oral Health Toowoomba Mental Health Caboolture Health Precinct Caboolture Emergency department Caloundra Hospital Emergency Nambour Hospital Elective Surgery Indigenous Health Centre of Excellence Ipswich Hospital Expansion Logan Hospital Emergency Department QEII Hospital expansion Qld Childrens Hospital research centre Redland Hospital emergency Dept Sunshine Coast Health Precinct Sunshine Coast University Hospital
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Wide Bay Burnett Additional school accommodation Kindergarten program Primary school program Darling Downs South West Kindergarten program South East Queensland Additional school accommodation Kindergarten program Primary school program Secondary school program
Far North Queensland All abilities playgrounds Lotus Glen Correctional Centre expansion Lockhart River replacement police station
North Queensland Cleveland Youth Detention Centre expansion Disaster management warehouse Maintenance of Bell Helicopter
Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday Moranbah Youth Centre Central Queensland All abilities playgrounds Calliope police station upgrade
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Wide Bay Burnett Crisis Accommodation Program Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Remote Indigenous Housing Program Ambulance stations Fire stations National Parks infrastructure Darling Downs South West Dalby pool Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Lockyer Valley pool Ambulance station Fire stations National Parks infrastructure South East Queensland New Gold Coast show site Aboriginal Centre for Performing Arts relocation Queensland Museum priority works Centenary Rowing clubhouse Gold Coast Stapylton precinct Affordable Housing Program Nation Building Social Housing Initiative Arthur Gorrie Correctional Centre cell upgrade program Ambulance stations National Parks infrastructure Queensland Police Academy
South East Queensland Queensland Government precinct planning Queensland Symphony Orchestra co-location project Wyaralong Trail Bike Facility Fire stations Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct at Gatton Brisbane Supreme and District Court Beenleigh police station refurbishment Carina police station Oxley District forensic facility
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Appendix B
Projects identified in the Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy
In response to the increasing public concern the State Government recently released a document purported to be a Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy. By any measure this document would have to be grossly inadequate as a creditable basis for funding applications to the Commonwealth.
Proposed to be finished by 2015 Pine River to Caloundra interchange upgrades Cooroy to Curra upgrade Section B Isis River Bridge replacement Gin Gin southern approach upgrade Cabbage Tree Ck to Carman Road and Back Ck Range Calliope Crossroads upgrade Yeppen Lagoon upgrade Sarina southern access upgrade Mackay southern access upgrade Mackay intersection upgrades Burdekin road safety audit outcome Sandy Corner to Collinsons Lagoon upgrade Townsville Southern Access Corridor Townsville Douglas Arterial duplication Townsville Ring Road Stage 4 Cardwell Range realignment Mulgrave River Bridge southern approach upgrade1 Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 1
There are currently a long list of projects identified in the Governments hastily prepared Bruce Highway Upgrade Strategy but details of funding agreements with the Commonwealth are not included. There is no indication of any engineering basis for the list of projects or anything that would constitute a basic cost benefit analysis on which priorities could be decided There is no indication that the broad timelines for the listed projects have any basis besides constituting a wish list.
Proposed to be finished by 2031 Gateway Motorway to Caboolture Managed motorway upgrade Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway Cooroy to Curra upgrade Section A Walker Street interchange Yeppen floodplain upgrade Rockhampton bypass Rockhampton northern access upgrade Stage 1 Sarina northern access upgrade Mackay Ring Road Mackay intersection upgrades Stage 2 Mackay northern access upgrade Goorganga Plains upgrade Sandy Gully Bridge upgrade Yellow Gin Creek Bridge upgrade Haughton River Bridge upgrade Townsville Southern Access Corridor Stage 2 Cattle and Frances Creeks upgrade Edmonton to Gordonvale duplication Stage 1 Wrights Creek Bridge upgrade Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 2 Cooroy to Curra upgrade Section C Caboolture to Caloundra managed motorway upgrade Caboolture to Caloundra Road Cooroy to Curra upgrade Section D Curra to Maryborough duplication Maryborough to Isis Highway duplication Childers bypass
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Currajong Creek Bridge upgrade Calliope duplication Gladstone to Rockhampton duplication Rockhampton northern access upgrade Stage 2 Sarina to Mackay duplication Jumper Creek upgrade Proserpine duplication Bowen deviation Burdekin deviation Townsville Northern Access Corridor Upgrade Ingham to Cardwell Range deviation Innisfail bypass Eubenangee Swamp realignment Edmonton to Gordonvale duplication Stage 2 Cairns Southern Access Corridor Stage 3
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