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Hi everyone, I'm Sally Stannard, Director-General for the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
It's an exciting time of year as we unveil the next QTRIP, Queensland's Transport and Roads Investment Program.
This year the program contains $55.9 billion dollars worth of investment into the transport and road network across the state.
This covers investment in the road network, the rail network and in our maritime, public transport and walking and cycling infrastructure. All of the ways that we connect Queenslanders right across the state.
This is a really important investment program for freight and for the economy of Queensland and I'm delighted to see so much investment in those regional roads that connect communities across the state.
Our Country Roads Connect program will continue to seal vital connections across the state and our Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Upgrade program will make the Bruce Highway safer for everyone who relies on this vital backbone of the state.
There are exciting projects across the south-east corner as we prepare for the Olympics and build the infrastructure needed for this fast-growing part of our state.
That legacy infrastructure will transform the region.
One of the key projects is The Wave, delivering public transport on rail and metro services across the Sunny Coast.
Really exciting to see the transformative infrastructure coming to life.
We deliver that infrastructure together with our partners across industry.
So I thank you one and all for your work in delivering vital infrastructure that connects communities.
Head over to the Transport and Main Roads website to see QTRIP online and understand the program of work that's coming to life in Queensland.
We are proud to deliver this work together with you into every community across Queensland.
The QTRIP 2026-27 to 2029-30 will drive the delivery of an integrated, reliable, and future-ready transport network to benefit every Queenslander.
This four‑year program outlines the Queensland Government's significant investment in road, transport, and freight infrastructure across local, state, and national networks. With a clear focus on building safe, reliable, and resilient infrastructure, QTRIP supports Queensland's growing population, strengthens productivity, and ensures people and goods can move faster and more safely, now and into the future.
The development of QTRIP is guided by key strategic direction‑setting documents, including the State Infrastructure Strategy 2022–2042, the Queensland Transport Strategy, the Transport Coordination Plan 2017–2027 and our Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Strategic Plan 2023-2027. These frameworks ensure that infrastructure planning and investment continues to meet the evolving needs of communities across the state.
Building resilience remains a core priority of this program. QTRIP 2026-27 to 2029-30 reinforces our strong commitment to the Natural Disaster Program, delivered in partnership with the Australian Government through the Queensland Reconstruction Authority. At TMR, we are proud of our ability to respond to events quickly and effectively to help ensure communities remain connected, industries can continue to operate, and safety is restored as quickly as possible when it matters most.
Safe and reliable roads are fundamental to Queensland's regional and rural communities. In partnership with the Australian Government, we are continuing to deliver nationally significant infrastructure that will shape Queensland's future. This includes ongoing investment in freight routes and strategic corridors, continued delivery of major ring road and bypass projects, and sustained improvements along priority sections of the Bruce Highway to improve safety, reliability, and travel times.
Partnerships with local governments remain essential to the successful delivery of Queensland's transport network. This is evidenced through the Roads and Transport Alliance and programs such as the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme to support councils to plan and deliver infrastructure upgrades that respond to local needs.
Rail infrastructure also remains a key priority as we respond to population growth, increasing patronage, and changing travel patterns. Investment across the passenger rail network will continue to focus on reducing congestion, improving reliability, and supporting more frequent and accessible services. These investments will deliver better journeys through new and upgraded stations, enhanced accessibility, and improved connections between homes, jobs, and essential services.
Many of these investments are critical to preparing Queensland to successfully host the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. QTRIP includes planning, design, and delivery of major public transport and road initiatives identified in the 2032 Delivery Plan, ensuring Queensland is ready to meet the transport demands of this globally significant event while leaving a legacy for communities across the state.
We continue to operate in a challenging delivery environment. Cost pressures remain across the construction market, and these challenges present risks to project affordability and delivery timeframes, requiring careful management.
In response, TMR is implementing targeted initiatives to manage cost and delivery risks in partnership with the Queensland Government. Early engagement with industry and delivery partners remains critical to resetting expectations, improving risk sharing, and selecting the most appropriate contracting approaches.
I encourage all Queenslanders to explore the projects and initiatives outlined in the QTRIP 2026-27 to 2029-30.
Together, we are building a safer, more reliable, and more connected transport network that will support our growing state.
Sally Stannard
Director-General
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Last updated: 24 June 2026