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South East Busway extension

Overview:

The Queensland Government has approved the preferred location for the South East Busway between Eight Mile Plains and Springwood.  Delivery of the first stage of the busway extension (Eight Mile Plains to School Road, Rochedale) will commence in late 2012 with other sections progressively delivered as funding becomes available.

Location:

Brisbane and Logan Cities

Benefits:
  • Provide faster and more reliable public transport options for communities in the Logan and Rochedale areas.
  • Provide public transport users with better access to high frequency public transport services.
  • Deliver an integrated transport corridor that balances the needs of active, public and road transport users.
Regions:
Metropolitan Region

Project info

Latest News

Funding for construction of the first stage of the South East Busway extension has now been fast tracked with construction to begin in late 2012.  This section is being delivered as part of works to extend the Gateway Motorway southbound on-ramp to the Pacific Motorway.

See Gateway Motorway Upgrade South (Stage 2) project link below for more information or call the project hotline on 1800 268 257.

Options to progress further stages are underway and expected to be finalised by late 2012.

Planning Background

Initial planning for the busway extension from Eight Mile Plains to Springwood was undertaken as part of the Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway) in 2006-07.  Since then, the department has refined design options and selected a preferred location for the extension based on community and stakeholder feedback.  Refer map below.

South East Busway (Rochdale to Springwood) alignment map

View a larger version of the South East Busway extension alignment map (PDF, 206 KB)

Funding for other stages

Further stages, upgrades and improvements to the South East Busway will be made as future funding becomes available.

Related links

Publications (Rochedale to Springwood)

The materials prepared for this project include:

Concept Design Study (Rochedale to Springwood)

Volume One: Report

Volume Two: Plans

Consultation Materials

The materials prepared for consultation include:

Consultation on the South East Busway extension has now closed. The Department of Transport and Main Roads would like to thank the community for their valuable feedback.

Contact Details

For information on the future delivery of the South East Busway extension, please contact the Logan District Office:

Email: pdo.regions.logan@tmr.qld.gov.au

Phone:  +61 7 3412 0600

Please note the previous 1800 number for this project is no longer available.

Fax:      +61 7 3806 2271

Post:    PO Box 7262, Loganholme QLD 4129

 *Higher rates apply from mobile phones and pay phones.  STD rates will apply if calling from outside south-east Queensland.

Community info

How can I get involved?

The first round of consultation with local residents and businesses occurred between August and September 2008. The majority of people who provided feedback supported the project. Key issues raised included existing bus services, potential impacts on homes and businesses, links with the Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway), car parking at bus stations and noise mitigation. These issues were considered in the development of the draft plans.

The community was also invited to comment on the project during a second round of consultation in mid-2009. All feedback received was considered when finalising the Concept Design Study.

The preferred alignment and Concept Design Study has now been approved by the Queensland Government and the alignment will be preserved for future development.

Last updated
10 May 2013