Beenleigh station precinct upgrade
Beenleigh station is a key transfer location between all-stops and express services on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast train lines.
Road Stimulus Packages
Accelerated funding has been allocated through the following Road Stimulus Packages to increase investment in roads and transport infrastructure as part of The Queensland Economic Recovery Strategy.
Roads of Strategic Importance early works package
Together with the Australian Government, we are improving Queensland's inland freight corridors by investing $185 million across 22 projects. The Roads of Strategic Importance early works package projects are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
These projects will help the freight and logistic industry move essential goods throughout Queensland more efficiently while protecting the safety of all road users.
Project works include:
- sealing roads
- building overtaking lanes to improve road safety
- upgrade to intersections
- heavy vehicle breakdown pads.
View details of all jointly-funded Roads of Strategic Importance early works package projects.
Queensland Government $400 million road stimulus package
The Queensland Government is investing $400 million across 42 projects to help supercharge the Queensland economy and improve road safety.
Project works include:
- intersection upgrades
- widening of roads
- sealing key freight routes
- upgrade to older bridge and culverts.
View details of all Queensland Government funded Road Stimulus package projects.
Jointly-funded Australian Government $415 million road stimulus package
Together with the Australian Government, we are fast-tracking infrastructure upgrades by investing $415 million across 38 projects. These projects are jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
These infrastructure upgrades will help improve congestion on some of Queensland's busiest roads, increase productive and improve safety for all road users.
Infrastructure upgrades include:
- bridge and culvert upgrades
- upgrade to floodways
- widening of roads
- sealing of roads.
View details of all jointly-funded Australian Government stimulus package projects.
Jointly-funded $2.1 billion stimulus package
In addition to the $415 million package previously announced, the Queensland Government is partnering with the Australian Government to invest a further $2.1 billion towards infrastructure projects in Queensland, including:
- $1.5 billion for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 (Coomera to Nerang)
- $248 million for the Beams Road level crossing, including the Carseldine park'n'ride upgrade
- $224 million for the Centenary Bridge Stage 1 Upgrade
- $95 million for the Riverway Drive Stage 2 (Allambie Lane - Dunlop Street)
- $53 million for the Mt Lindesay Highway - Johanna Street to South Street
- $20 million for the M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade Program - Exit 45
- $4 million for the Currumbin Creek Road-Bienvenue Drive Intersection Upgrade.
Benefits
- Contributes to economy
- Contributes to regional growth
- Improves safety
- Reduces peak hour congestion
- Improves flood immunity
- Better road access
22 Projects in Road Stimulus Packages
Bethania station precinct upgrade
The Bethania station precinct is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
Boundary Road (Coopers Plains), rail level crossing, funding commitment
The department has completed design of a new rail overpass to reduce congestion and address safety concerns at Boundary Road (Coopers Plains) rail level crossing.
Cleveland - Redland Bay Road, Anita Street to Giles Road, duplicate lanes
We're upgrading Cleveland-Redland Bay Road, between Anita Street and Giles Road in Redland Bay.
Currumbin Creek Road – Bienvenue Drive intersection upgrade
The intersection of Currumbin Creek Road and Bienvenue Drive, at Currumbin Waters will be upgraded.
Edens Landing station precinct upgrade
Edens Landing station precinct is being upgraded as part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
Gympie – Brooloo Road, design active transport crossings
The Queensland Government has developed a preliminary design for active transport bridges and pathways to connect Southside to Gympie's CBD and surrounds.
Holmview station precinct upgrade
Holmview train station is being upgraded to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
Kennedy Highway (Cairns - Mareeba), Barron River bridge (Kuranda), replacement
Pre-construction work has commenced to replace the ageing Barron River bridge at Kuranda to improve network reliability and safety for all road users, while minimising potential environmental and cultural heritage impacts.
Kingston station precinct upgrade
The Kingston station precinct is being upgraded as part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience for the community.
Linkfield Road Overpass upgrade
The Queensland Government is committed to improving road safety, reducing congestion, and supporting the growing needs of the Bald Hills community.
Maroochydore Road, Pike Street and Killick Street intersection upgrade, design
The department has identified a preferred option for the future upgrade of Maroochydore Road, Kunda Park to improve the existing transport network by enhancing network reliability and improving access options.
Pialba–Burrum Heads Road, O’Regan Creek, upgrade existing floodway
This upgrade will improve flood resilience for Hervey Bay and surrounding communities and involves pavement realignment, widening, and culvert upgrades.
Proserpine - Shute Harbour Road, Valley Drive (Cannonvale), capacity upgrades
A capacity upgrade is in development to complement the planned Proserpine-Shute Harbour Road Upgrade between Paluma Road and Valley Drive.
Proserpine – Shute Harbour Road upgrades
Upgrades to this key arterial road in the Whitsunday Region include flood immunity improvements at Hamilton Plains and a capacity upgrade between Paluma Road and Valley Drive in Cannonvale.
Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road, Yeppoon Road Upgrade
Rockhampton-Yeppoon Road is a regional road linking the Capricorn Coast, including tourist locations, such as Great Keppel Island to Rockhampton and beyond.
Ross River Road, Mabin Street to Rolfe Street, improve safety
Safety upgrades are planned for Ross River Road, between the Mabin Street and Rolfe Street intersections, under the High Risk Roads program.
The Wave – Stages 1 and 2 (Rail) (previously Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line)
We’re directly connecting the eastern communities of the Sunshine Coast to South East Queensland’s passenger rail network, making it easier to travel locally, and to and from the Sunshine Coast.
Trinder Park station precinct upgrade
The Trinder Park station precinct is being upgraded as part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
Veloway 1 (V1) Cycleway, Birdwood Road cycle bridge and approaches
The Veloway 1 (V1) is a dedicated cycleway running between South Brisbane and Underwood. The V1 Birdwood Road velobridge will improve safety, traffic flow and network connectivity.
Warrego Highway (Ipswich - Toowoomba) and Mount Crosby Road interchange
The department has completed planning to identify a preferred option for the upgrade of the Warrego Highway – Mount Crosby Road interchange.
Woodridge station precinct upgrade
The Woodridge station precinct is being upgraded as part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project to improve accessibility, safety and customer experience.
