New funding injection to deliver Brisbane's transport infrastructure

More than $200 million is being invested by the Australian Government to build Brisbane’s future, delivering transport infrastructure that will revitalise the city and transform the way people move. 

This funding injection will enable people living in Brisbane to have more opportunities to walk, cycle and catch public transport through the city. 

“With southeast Queensland being one of the fastest growing regions in the country, we’re delivering the infrastructure Brisbane needs to be well connected – boosting the river city’s liveability and economic activity. 

“I’m proud to be part of a Government which is building this country’s future, partnering with local and state governments to invest in the infrastructure our communities need to thrive,” Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said. 

$50 million is being allocated to deliver a business case, in partnership with the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council, to expand the Brisbane Metro to the city’s northern suburbs. 

This investment builds on the $51.5 million additional funding recently committed to Brisbane Metro to ensure the project is delivered. This takes the Australian Government’s total contribution towards this transformative public transport project to more than $400 million. 

The Federal Government will also contribute to the development of business cases to improve transport links as well as enhance infrastructure across the city. This includes: 

• $2.25 million to investigate the cost and scope of works required for the restoration and future maintenance of the iconic Story Bridge 

• $1 million to deliver an updated business case for the construction of a new active travel bridge from Toowong to West End 

“With Brisbane continuing to grow at a rapid pace, it’s important we invest in projects that improve connectivity and build safe and active transport options for our residents – and that is what this funding does. 

“Whether you’re jumping on the new metro, cycling out west or crossing the most quintessential of Brisbane landmarks, the Story Bridge, the Albanese Government is contributing strongly to keeping this city moving,” Senator Murray Watt said. 

The Australian Government has also recently committed $78.5 million towards cost pressured on the Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade project, replacing the Indooroopilly roundabout with an overpass over Moggill Road, upgrading key intersections and providing new on-road cycling facilities and footpaths. 

This new investment takes the Government’s total contribution to this project to $128.5 million. 

“Better roads and better transport are critical to keeping Brisbane moving and we need all three levels of government working together to achieve this. 

“With the Australian Government’s support, we can now progress a rapid business case to progress the expansion of Brisbane Metro to Carseldine, Capalaba, Springwood and out to the airport. 

“This funding will also help us progress a business case to ensure Story Bridge continues to play a critical role in the national transport network for another 100 years,” Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said. 

Meanwhile, Brisbane City Council will receive $5 million towards a $12 million project to build the Sylvan Road Bikeway under the Federal Government’s $100 million Active Transport Fund. This funding will help complete the link between the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway, provinding 20 kilometres of continuous dedicated cycling path between Brisbane’s west and the CBD. 

$20 million is also being contributed by the Australian Government for the Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Upgrades project, bringing its total commitment to $40 million. This project will help improve road safety as well as reduce road injuries and fatalities along this important highway. 

Over the next decade, the Australian Government is investing a total of $28.9 billion to deliver transport infrastructure projects in Queensland. 

“The Brisbane Valley Highway is a busy highway with a significant number of vehicles using it to travel in and out of Ipswich every day, and I have been strongly advocating for action to address safety concerns. 

“This additional funding boost to what we have already delivered in our community will greatly improve safety and connectivity along what is the main artery between the Somerset region and South East Queensland,” Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann said. 

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Source: Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government; Roads & Infrastructure Australia; Infrastructure Magazine