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Community engagement

Community engagement is important for Queensland Transport. It aids our transport planning, policy development and the way we provide services - helping us to make the right decisions.

Current community engagement activities

Queensland Transport is currently seeking feedback on the Principal Cycle Network for Far North Queensland. This plan seeks to identify principal and iconic recreational cycle routes through far north Queensland. For more information and to view the draft cycle network maps please visit www.transport.qld.gov.au/pcnpfnq. Feedback is to be received by Friday, 1 August 2008.

Queensland Transport is taking public comment on the Atherton Tablelands Rail Trail Feasibility Study until 2 May. A copy of the study is available from:

More information can be found on the study page.

Queensland Transport is asking for online feedback about Varsity Station Village. With the project in the community consultation phase, the department has asked the public to take five minutes and complete an online survey.

Public comments about Varsity Station Village will help Queensland Transport create a vibrant community around the new Varsity Lakes railway station as well as gain an understanding of how you want to be communicated with.

The survey is located at www.varsitystationvillage.com.au.

The Western Brisbane Transport Network Investigation Study* will produce a strategy to guide the development of the transport system for the western areas of greater Brisbane for decades to come. Comments on the study's terms of reference have closed but there will be future opportunity for feedback on other aspects of the investigation.

The Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor project is a major transport initiative of the Queensland Government to address the future transport needs of the growing region west of Brisbane. To find out more visit the project website or any of the public displays being held in late March 2008.

The Landsborough to Nambour Rail Project will include construction of a double-track railway along a predominantly new route, with room for extra tracks if required. The Landsborough to Nambour Rail Corridor Study is an early phase of the Landsborough to Nambour Rail Project. The study will include comprehensive community consultation, identification of a preferred route, and an Environmental Impact Study. After extensive community consultation in 2007, the next step for the project will be to announce the preferred route in early to mid 2008. Consultation will then take place to inform the community of the route and to prepare for the Environmental Impact Study process.

The Southern Freight Rail Corridor Study will help plan for the future growth of rail freight in south east Queensland. The study’s aim is to identify a potential route for a freight rail corridor connecting the western railway near Rosewood to the interstate railway north of Beaudesert. Phase one of community consultation concluded in January 2008. Further consultation will take place in mid 2008 when the draft Impact Assessment Report is released for public comment.

View information about other Queensland Government and community engagement activities.

Results of recent engagement activity

The Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council funded a detailed feasibility study into Airport Link*, a predominantly underground toll road proposed to link Brisbane's northern suburbs and the Inner City Bypass with the North–South Bypass Tunnel.

At the same time, planning and community consultation was conducted for the Northern Busway. It will connect the Inner Northern Busway at Royal Children's Hospital (Herston) with Bracken Ridge, via Windsor, Lutwyche, Kedron, Chermside and Aspley.

The Coordinator-General has assessed an environmental impact statement for Airport Link and a concept design and impact management plan for the busway and recommended that both projects proceed.

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Last updated 02 May 2008