Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride, design and land acquisition

Detailed design has started for future expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne station.

The proposed expansion will upgrade an existing car park on Samford Road and deliver:

  • around 140 additional parking spaces at the station
  • upgraded parking facilities for people with disability
  • new bike storage facilities
  • improved lighting and CCTV security.

This project will help reduce congestion in Brisbane's northern suburbs as more car users will have access to public transport.

Upgrading the existing car park on Samford Road is the preferred option due to lower construction costs and lesser impact on congestion in local streets and the local community.

Benefits

  • Increases car parks
  • Reduces peak hour congestion
  • Improves safety

Key features

  • Create around 140 additional car parking spaces.
  • Upgrade parking facilities for people with disability.
  • Create new bike storage facilities.
  • Enhance safety for station users with new lighting and CCTV equipment.
  • Reduce overflow parking in surrounding streets.
  • Provide easier access to public transport and reduce congestion on the surrounding road network.

Funding

This project is fully funded by the Queensland Government under the Public Transport Infrastructure Improvement Program (PTIIP). Investment ID 618362

Total investment
$900,000
Queensland Government
$900,000

Current status

The project is currently in the design phase, which is expected to be completed early 2023.

Further funding is required to progress the project to construction.

Community consultation

Community consultation closed on Sunday 25 September 2022. 

Project map

Map showing the proposed expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride
Map showing the proposed expansion of parking facilities at Gaythorne train station park 'n' ride.

Considerations

We will ensure measures are in place to protect the environment during any site investigation and construction. This includes using fauna spotter catchers throughout the process to protect and relocate wildlife as necessary.