South East Busway extension
- What has happened so far?
- How can I get involved?
- Publications
- Minor changes to Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway) planning
- Next steps
- Planning already completed — Eight Mile Plains to Rochedale
- Contact us
The South East Busway extension study is investigating a 4.8 km expansion of the South East Busway between Eight Mile Plains and Springwood. This will build on the success of the existing South East Busway, providing faster and more reliable public transport options to the fast growing Logan City.
There are two sections of the extension, both of which are located on the eastern side of the motorway. The South East Busway (Eight Mile Plains to Rochedale) alignment is protected and includes a busway station and a 750 space park ‘n’ ride near Underwood Road, Rochedale.
A Concept Design Study has been undertaken to identify a preferred alignment for South East Busway (Rochedale to Springwood). It incorporates feedback from the community and is expected to be submitted to the Queensland Government for consideration later this year.
Read on for more information about South East Busway (Rochedale to Springwood).
What has happened so far?
The South East Busway (Rochedale to Springwood) project is investigating a 2.4 km extension of the busway which includes a new busway station at Springwood. The draft Concept Design Study includes a preliminary investigation of a broad range of environmental, social, engineering and economic issues. It identifies potential impacts and benefits to ensure they can be appropriately managed in the future.
The draft Concept Design Study and draft alignment were released for community and stakeholder consultation from 1 June until 3 July 2009. Feedback showed that the community:
- supports extending the South East Busway to Springwood
- recognises the need for the project
- wants safe pedestrian access to Springwood busway station
- wants noise, parking and visual issues to be thoroughly examined and managed
- is concerned about potential local traffic issues resulting from the busway
- proposes minor amendments to draft corridor alignment.
This feedback will inform the final Concept Design Study and preferred alignment, which are expected to be announced in 2010.
Draft busway alignment map
A draft design of the Springfield busway station
The first round of consultation with local residents and businesses occurred between August and September 2008. The majority of people who provided feedback supported the project. Key issues raised included existing bus services, potential impacts on homes and businesses, links with the Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway), car parking at bus stations and noise mitigation. These issues were considered in the development of the draft plans.
How can I get involved?
The community was invited to have their say on the project during two rounds of consultation in late 2008 and mid 2009. All feedback received will be considered for inclusion in the final Concept Design Study.
The preferred alignment and Concept Design Study is expected to be submitted to Queensland Government for consideration later this year. In the meantime, please contact the project team with any questions or comments about the busway project.
Publications
The materials prepared for the second round of consultation included:
- Newsletter 2: South East Busway — Rochedale to Springwood (PDF**, 619KB)
- In Brief — an easy-to-understand summary of the draft Concept Design Study's main findings (PDF**, 1.8MB)
- Draft Concept Design Study — a copy is available on CD by contacting the project team
The materials prepared for the first round of consultation included:
Minor changes to Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway) planning
The South East Busway Extension and Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway) teams have been working together to develop integrated plans for the Rochedale to Springwood busway extension. This will ensure we identify a busway alignment that complements the motorway planning and provides the best solution for the community.
The draft planning layouts for the busway extension from Rochedale to Springwood recommend minor adjustments to the approved Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway) planning.
The most significant change is the proposed relocation of the Rochedale Road off-ramp. We are now proposing to move the Rochedale Road off-ramp 200 m further north to intersect Rochedale Road north of Pindari Street. The benefits of this change include significant cost savings, improved safety and less community disruption when the busway is constructed.
Next steps
Following the review of community feedback from the second round of consultation, the Concept Design Study is scheduled to be finalised and submitted to the Queensland Government for consideration in late 2009.
The final busway alignment and Concept Design Study will be available once approved by the Queensland Government. The land required for the extension to Springwood will be protected and any development proposed within the corridor will be subject to assessment by the Department of Transport and Main Roads, to minimise potential impacts when the busway is delivered.
Planning already completed — Eight Mile Plains to Rochedale
Initial planning for the busway extension from Eight Mile Plains busway station to Underwood Road, Rochedale was undertaken as part of the Pacific Motorway Upgrade (Gateway to Logan Motorway) in 2006-07. Since then, the department has refined the design and developed a preferred option.
The busway extension to Rochedale runs from the existing Eight Mile Plains busway station, along the eastern side of the Pacific Motorway to a busway station and park 'n' ride at Underwood Road, Rochedale.
This busway station has been designed to be a leading edge public transport facility with approximately 750 spaces in a park 'n' ride facility that has the potential to be redeveloped into a mixed use development, in the future.
Delivery of the busway to Rochedale relies on future funding and may be staged.
View the South East Busway extension map. View the Rochedale Station Park 'n' Ride plan.Contact us
You can contact the project team by:
- phone on 1800 794 288
- email on sebusway@transportandmainroads.qld.gov.au
- mail (no stamp required):
South East Busway Extension Project
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Reply Paid 213
Brisbane
Queensland 4001
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Last updated 21 October 2009
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