Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport Corridor Study
The Queensland Government has conducted a study for future public transport options, infrastructure and services between Ipswich and Springfield. The study was undertaken by Parsons Brinckerhoff on behalf of the Department of Transport and Main Roads to determine the best future public transport options to:- provide public transport networks and services ahead of major population growth to encourage preferred types of development
- support employment and industry growth in the Western Corridor
- improve transport connections with the rest of the south east Queensland region by providing public transport options.
The preferred corridor has now been approved for preservation, and property owners have been contacted. Should you have any questions related to this project, call the project manager on +61 7 3146 1534z.
History of the project
Phase 1 of this study involved a Review of Environmental Factors to assess a number of public transport corridor options between Ipswich and Springfield via Ripley. Public consultation was undertaken between October and December 2006 and incorporated into the review.
The review's findings assisted the Queensland Government in selecting Option 1A — Yamanto and Option 2A — Redbank Plains South, as the preferred public transport corridor from Ipswich to Springfield.
A map of the preferred public transport corridor from Ipswich to Springfield.
After the preferred corridor was announced in February 2007, further studies were undertaken to provide enough information to the government for them to make a decision to preserve the land for future transport purposes. The Environmental Impact Study was released for public consultation in June 2007. The report examines environmental issues, technical aspects and community views in relation to the preferred corridor. This assessment assisted the Queensland Government in determining the most efficient and effective public transport corridor for the western region of south east Queensland.
Community consultation
During the study phases, from October 2006 — July 2007, a number of community consultation activities occurred including:
- 3 newsletters distributed to 36,000 homes
- 13 community open days where staff were available to speak to people
- 64 newspaper advertisements
- 95 meetings with property owners
- posters at libraries, council and MP's offices.
Opportunity to provide official comments on the study has now finished, however if you would like to speak with someone about the project contact the project manager on +61 7 3146 1543z.
Environmental Impact Study
The Environmental Impact Study has been finalised and submitted to government at the start of 2009. The Queensland Government has now approved the preservation of the Ipswich to Springfield Public Transport Corridor and the final Environmental Impact Study report is avaliable on the publications page.
Any enquiries please call the project manager on +61 7 3146 1534z.
Review of Environmental Factors
Phase 1 of this study involved a Review of Environmental Factors to assess a number of public transport corridor options between Ipswich and Springfield via Ripley.
Public consultation was undertaken between October and December 2006 and incorporated into the review.
The reviews findings have assisted the Queensland Government in selecting Option 1A — Yamanto and Option 2A — Redbank Plains South, as the preferred public transport corridor from Ipswich to Springfield.
The review examined environmental issues, technical aspects and community views in relation to four possible corridor options. This assessment assisted the Queensland Government in determining the most efficient and effective public transport corridor for the western region of south east Queensland.
Publications
Copies of the Environmental Impact Study and project newsletters and factsheets can be found on the publications page.
Further information
For further information email planning.projects@transport.qld.gov.au.
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Last updated 27 April 2009
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