Integrated Transport Network
Overview
Queensland’s vast and diverse transport network continues to grow and plays a fundamental role in the state’s economic growth. Responsible planning and prioritising ensures Queensland’s long-term transport needs are met in the most cost-effective
way and provides clear direction. This is achieved through long-and medium-term strategies and plans critical to Queensland’s transport needs. These are developed and managed to ensure integrated planning across the state, designing for the transport
needs of the future.
Highlights
- Completed construction and opened the western half of the $1.606 billion Toowoomba Second Range Crossing.
- Implemented the revised Queensland Procurement Policy.
- Completed the evaluation of the Local Fare Scheme to improve the standard of living and connectivity in remote parts of Far North Queensland.
- Completed the $800,000 project to install eight Township Entry Treatments on the Bruce Highway in Central Queensland.
- Launched the Queensland Cycling Strategy 2017–2027, which was accompanied by a two-year Queensland Cycling Action Plan 2017–2019.
- Released the long-term Maintenance Dredging Management Plans.
- Completed $143.25 million restoration works in the Mackay and Gold Coast hinterland areas following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Debbie.
- Commenced piling work and demolition on Maryborough’s $1.5 million March Street jetty.
- Completed the detailed design of the continued Pacific Motorway (M1) program of works including the Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill ($749 million) and Varsity Lakes to Tugun upgrades ($1.03 billion).
- Committed $24.2 million to marine infrastructure throughout Queensland.
- Rolled out TransLink in Townsville, including a new centralised bus hub.
- Completed the $8.5 million construction of a replacement bridge at Beames Brook on Wills Developmental Road.
- Completed $22 million of construction of an additional northbound lane on Nicklin Way between Main Drive and Waterview Street, as part of the Sunshine Coast University Hospital access improvements.
- Completed $700,000 dredging works at Kedron Brook at Brisbane Airport floodway entrance.
- Released the Queensland Freight Strategy – Advancing Freight in Queensland, setting out the 10-year vision for the freight system.
- Completed $29.3 million pavement widening at various locations on the Carnarvon Highway between St George and Surat and between Injune and Rolleston.
Strategic priority linkages
TMR’s vision is to create a single integrated transport network accessible to everyone. To deliver on this, each element of our network of services needs to connect to provide a seamless experience for our users.
The following were the key priorities for our Interrogated Transport Network for 2018-19:
Transport and Main Roads strategic priorities
- Building prosperity
- Liveable regions and active cities
- Investing in the future
- Innovation
Read more about the TMR strategic priorities
Queensland Government priorities
- Be a responsive government
- Create jobs in a strong economy
- Keep Queenslanders healthy
- Protect the Great Barrier Reef
Read more about the Advancing Queensland priorities