Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 50 • • ransport infrastructure investment • Performance indicators 4. 3. e plan, manage andinvest to meeet theneeds of Queenslanders now andinthefuture 2. 1. Strategies transport network fit-for-purpose Delivering a Two Objective

T T T W W W W quickly to disruptive events to support andconnect ourcommunities affordable, andaccessible transport system infrastructure andsupply chains that contribute to Queensland's echonomic growth ransport network efficiency ransport infrastructure condition e ensure resilience of thetransport system –planning for andresponding e deliver andintegrated modern,safe, efficient, reliable, e use ingenuity andinnovation to deliver fit-for-purpose and value for money Department of Transport andMain Roads

Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 2. sset sustainability ratio is calculated annually andis in reported 1. How weperformed

efficiency network Transport condition infrastructure Transport investment infrastructure Transport Indicator Performance • • following factors: compared to the2013–14 result. This is dueto acombination of the The 2014–15act June 2014. the first quarter. It is a reflection of the asset sustainability ratio as at 30 The a Notes:

Ontrack a entered into theasset inventory during 2014-15 an inc during 2014–15,but physically completed during 2013–14. dditional lengths of resurfacing entered into theasset inventory rease inthelength of seals which have beenresurfaced and ual of 27.65% indicates animprovement of 2.46% slight variance AM peak Road network efficiency –average travel timeper10km exceeding theoptimal seal age) Road system seal age (percentage of thestate-controlled road network rate they are wearing out) Asset Sustainability Ratio (measure whetherassets are being replaced at the PM peak Off peak AM peak Arterial intersection performance –percentage of intersections congested less than 20minutes perhour PM peak Off peak AM peak Road network productivity –percentage of theroad network with good productivity PM peak Off peak AM peak Road network reliability –percentage of theroad network with reliable travel times PM peak Off peak Rural Urban specified benchmark Road system condition –percentage of urban andrural state-controlled roads with condition better than the Performance measure significant variance 4. 3.

the road network. number of registered vehicles andintotal vehicle kilometres travelled on downtrends appear to beconsistent with corresponding uptrends inthe has occurred onbotharterial roads andmotorways. These gradual within thegreen assessment criteria band. This decline inreliability especially intheAMandPMpeaks, however, performance values remain decline intheOff Peak. Reliability, ontheotherhand, has declined, steady whencompared to theprevious three years, except for aslight Thi The 2014–15r according to District deliverypriorities andweather conditions. Note, thelength of thenetwork resurfaced ineach fluctuates quarter s is a newmeasure. There is nolong-term trend data available yet. esults show that efficiency andproductivity have remained 3 2 1 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 oe 2014–15 Notes 11.0 27.65 112% Result 82 94 87 71 76 72 73 90 79 11.2 9.8 96.28% 98.5% Status 51

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 52 Our highlights 9 9 9 9 9 Transport planning 9 9 9 9 9 BrisbaneG20 Summit. transport changes during the2014 network changes to provide public Designed anddelivered significant G20 partnership approach. praised thequality of TMR’s work and preparations are well ontrack and 2018 Games, concluding that our department’s planning for the Federation endorsed the The Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games Reefand TorresBarrier Strait. the marine environments of theGreat the plan, which outlines protection of assist navigational safety through an efficient vessel traffic services to Set thedirection for more effective Plan Strategic REEFVTS network. effectiveness of Queensland’s freight to improve theefficiency and Released theMoving Freight Strategy Freight Moving and TransportAlliance. Transport Groups through theRoads members of theRegional Roads and councils to full, participating Transitioned six Aboriginal shire Roads andTransportAlliance road, rail andboating infrastructure. Some of ourachievements are listed below. transport apps andextended ourretail network, andcontinued to build orupgrade In 2014–15,we finalised and released newtransport plans, delivered new passenger 2015-2020 Strategy 9 9 9 9 9 9 Passenger transport 9 9 9 9 9 9 network, with trains to follow. TransLink SEQ bus, ferry, andtram free real-time information across the Provided customers with access to Real-time transportinformation 2014, with fares frozen in2015. the state by 5percent from 3November Reduced public transport fares across Reduced publictransportfares trips onG:link since its launch. have taken more than 6.27 million integrated bus services. Passengers Coast Light Rail project together with services on Stage 1of theGold Commenced light rail passenger Light railpassengerservices customers by theendof June 2015. 2014, reaching more than 170,000 MyTransLink app inDecember Launched thefree mobile MyTransLink’ App on bus andtram services. day pass to get around theGold Coast and visitors with an easy-to-use all- go explore card to provide tourists Introduced thenewGold Coast explore go for this world-first technology. and won a7-Eleven Supplier Award through existing EFTPOS terminals Queensland in September 2014 and fuel outlets insouth-east to include all 7-Eleven convenience Expanded thegocard retail network go card Department of Transport andMain Roads card Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 9 9 9 9 9 Transport infrastructure 9 9 9 9 9 Sunshine Coast. projects between Brisbane andthe to Curra project andinterchange including theCooroy rehabilitation works along the Continued upgrades and Bruce Highwayupgrades savings of more than $400million. months ahead of timeandwith Reconstruction Program, six the $6.4 billion Transport Network between 2010and2014through from severe weather events state’s damaged road network Completed reconstruction of the road network Reconstruction ofour growing demand for rail services. will increase thetrain fleet to meet Generation Rollingstock, which Public-Private Partnership of New Reached thefinancial close of the New GenerationRollingstock protection. enhance public transport revenue the Revenue Protection Strategy to Commenced implementation of Public transportrevenue to highschool. the Transition of Year 7students school passengers as resultof a to carry anadditional 18,000 Revised theschool bus network Revised schoolbusnetwork

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 fully integrate with thenewline. redesign of thelocal bus network to and Kippa-Ring Station, andthe a rail linebetween Petrie Station Bay Rail Link project to provide Continued delivery of theMoreton Moreton BayRailproject on apreferred consortium. recommendation to thegovernment Crossing andprovided a ToowoombaRange Second Evaluated proposals for the Range Crossing Toowoomba Second in March. Toowoomba to Oakey section construction onthe$110million andbegan Continued works to upgrade the Warrego Highwayupgrade . of in March 2015to provide abypass $200 million Townsville Ring Road andfinalfourth sectionof the We began construction onthe Townsville RingRoad than expected. September, four months earlier ramp at Mudgeeraba (Exit 79) in (Exit 77) to thesouthbound off- Pacific Motorway from Worongary Completed theupgrade of the (M1) upgrade Pacific Motorway 9 9 • •

9 9 in theAIPMAustralasian awards. also qualifiedthe team as afinalist natural disaster events. The win reconstruction following the2010 project management of the Reconstruction Program team’s 2014 for the Transport Network Project of the Year Award for Management (AIPM)National of Bundaberg’s Don Tallon Bridge $50 million’ Award for restoration 2014 ‘Project infrastructure under Engineering Excellence Awards the En We received: Awards Infrastructure Fund. Queensland Government Marine under the$50million four-year recreational boating infrastructure delivered newandupgraded and private developers, we government, authorities port In partnership with local infrastructure Recreational boating the Au gineers Australia Queensland stralian Institute of Project 53

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 54 State infrastructureplan Long-term transportstrategy Transport planning in thefuture the needsofQueenslandersnowand We plan,manageandinvesttomeet departmental transport system strategies andplans. development of ourstrategic plan andshapes other principal direction setting statement. It informs the The long-term transport strategy is thedepartment’s of guiding principles for consultation in2015–16. strategy for Queensland, preparing adraft vision andset We commenced development of along-term transport under development. government’s draft State Infrastructure Plan currently The long-term transport strategy will also consider the Figure 11:Moving Freight –Key activities delivered in2014–15 freight Expand theuse of rail Priority freight demands to agricultural andbroader community for non-coal rail services inresponse trainPreserve paths onregional rail lines the Acacia Ridge Rail Terminal industry to inform theredevelopment of Undertake apre-feasibility study with chain integration contestability options to enhance supply of theMount Isa rail corridor, including long-term planning anddevelopment freightIdentify requirements to inform freight terminals need for longer trains andsupporting rail Coastfor theNorth Line,including the inform rail planning anddevelopment broader supply chain requirements to withIdentify industry rail freight and Actions Moving Freightstrategy industry/Transport-sectors/Freight/Moving-Freight.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business- priority areas are outlinedinfigure 11below. Actions delivered in2014–15under Moving Freight ‘facilitate theefficient movement of freight’. plan for Queensland’s freight system. Its objective is to Freight strategy –astrategy that outlines a10-year During the year, we continued to implement theMoving state-infrastructure-plan.html More information: www.dilgp.qld.gov.au/infrastructure/ targeted consultation. with afinal version released in early 2016 following The draft plan is expected to bereleased inlate 2015 identified and preserved in identified andpreserved legislation Queensland rail network have been Paths for non-coal services on the Terminal assessment of theAcacia Ridge Rail Study comprising capacity review and Completed the SEQ Rail Freight Terminals options for theMount Isa Rail Corridor Finalised investigation of contestability Capacity Improvement Study delivered Coast for the North Line Final report andAction Plan have been e ciiisadiiitvsDelivery Key activitiesandinitiatives Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 May 2015 May March 2015 2014 September March 2015 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 State PlanningProgram Figure 12:State Planning Program (2015–16)–Key projects • • • •

investment proposal activities (seefigure 12). ranging from network to link level (seeglossary) to projects across all modes andall regions with projects In particular, the SPP is arolling program of planning promote theright investment at theright time. drive better transport outcomes for Queensland, and through planning andinvestment proposal activities that mechanism to achieve ‘oneintegrated transport system’ The State Planning Program (SPP) provides the fin fin on theQueensland Rail network through legislation identif for theInland Rail Project align theroute anddevelop specifications w completed inJune 2014,including: the Parliamentary Inquiry into Agricultural Rail Freight During the year, we began implementing findings of December 2017 with theincumbent operator. Freight Transport Services Contract (RFTSC) to open market tender process for afuture LTSC) incumbent operator (with the view to moving to an Transport Services Contract (LTSC) to 2017 with the and information Better freight policy initial seal Peninsula Development Rd – Access four-lane upgrade Bruce Highway –Rockhampton Northern Business cases including: Projects network access Increase road freight Priority orking with theAustralian Government to alising negotiations for anewRegional alising negotiations for anewLivestock ying andpreserving paths for non-coal services freight plans andpriorities ensure alignment with Queensland’s of theNational LandFreight Strategy to Actively contribute to theimplementation Class B vehicles ClassB network owner access decisions for PBS and associated works to inform road industry to undertake route assessments Develop policy andguidelines for Actions Peninsula. Preparing abusiness case to seal various sections of theonly road into Cape York and economic Rockhampton. growth innorthern Preparing abusiness case to address safety andcongestion caused by highurban Work description • • • • • •

be rolled out across thestate for the2015–16program. significant positive feedback about the forum, which will with theprivate sector. The department received in theway thedepartment communicates andpartners 2014–15 program inAugust 2014,marking astep-forward c options, including business case decisions appraisal andselection of thebest value investment in transport system priority needs across Queensland tr It includes: annou program for thedepartment stakeholders first time,improving the visibility of the planning Transport and Roads Investment Program for the p arrangements to deliver better customer outcomes to plan anddeliver projects andimprove governance c and included: consultation with thedepartment’s key stakeholders, Development of the2014–15 SPP was undertaken in ollaborated andinnovated across thedepartment ontributions to whole-of-government planning. ublishing the2014–15 SPP as part of theQueensland ansport planning aimedat defining theintegrated vestment proposal development aimedat Queensland Freight Routes maps for road andrail in Finalised andpublished theKey route assessments successful trial of industry-funded PBS Finalised policy andguidelines following e ciiisadiiitvsDelivery Key activitiesandinitiatives ncing to industry themetropolitan of the portion 2014 December 2014 December 55

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 56 for future implementation. Undertaking safety audits of those roads across thestate with thehighest crash rates low-cost, andidentify high-benefit treatments Statewide safety reviews reduce amenity conflicts between thedepartment’s transport infrastructure and adjacent land uses. Producing noise contours along key routes to facilitate theincorporation of noise mitigation measures into newdevelopments to Modelling andmapping – TMR statewide transport corridors noise contours Statewide maintenance dredging strategy Proserpine Shute HarbourRoad Strategies including: Ipswich City –Central Road Network operations inLogan City and Planning for road network Freight Terminals South-east Queensland Rail Transport studies including: Statewide active transport planning Regional transport plan prototype Gold Coast 2018Commonwealth Games™ Transport planning including: Ipswich to Toowoomba Range Warrego Highway – (including options analyses) Regional Bridge Renewal Program (including reference design) Cross Rail River Projects

Addressing key threats, and thehealth andresilience of theGreat Barrier Reef. Community Cyclone Shelter. between the Whitsundays tourism precinct, Proserpine andtheProserpine Airport afloodimmunityIdentifying upgrade strategy to improve wet season access low cost) to improve thesafety, efficiency and reliability for all modes. Undertaking planning studies to optimise road network operations (normally for a Queensland rail freight terminal. Undertaking afeasibility study for apossible future south-east northern infrastructure investment onastatewide basis to maximise value for money. Completing Principal Cycle Network Plans across thestate to guidecycle Regional Transport Plans across thestate. and determine anagreed departmental way forward for thedevelopment of 10-year principles andbest practice business models to facilitate stakeholder consultation Developing aRegional Transport Plan prototype that builds uponrobust planning component of thetransport strategy. andplanningIdentifying customised temporary park ‘n’ridefacilities –akey transport operations during the2018Games. Developing Transport Operational Plans for more than 20 venues to deliver smooth freight route to Surat Basin. thecorridorIdentifying anddeveloping astaged upgrading plan for this key road priority bridges across thestate. Completing options analyses andbusiness cases to focus onfixing the Top 20 both freight andpassenger rail by unlocking amajor rail innercity constraint. improvementsIdentifying to capacity, reliability andsafety of therail network for Work description Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Program 2014–15 to 2017–18 to 2014–15 Program transport planning Gold Coast2018 Commonwealth Games™ Investment Roads and Transport Queensland and inApril 2015,we finalised the strategic planning delivering public domain transport for thegames, The department is responsible for planning and event ever hosted ontheGold Coast. to beheld from 4to 15April 2018,will bethebiggest The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™ (GC2018), and transport investments intheircommunities. economic, social andenvironmental benefits of roads Roads’ district representatives –will helpmaximise the Roads and Transport Alliance and Transport andMain governments that wish to jointly participate inthe Their participation intheRRTGs –comprised of local six Indigenous councils during the year. Director-General extended participation intheRRTGs to As Chair of theRoads and Transport Alliance Board, our Roads and Transport Alliance Transport-and-Roads-Investment-Program.aspx Corporate-information/Publications/Queensland- More information www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/ Board. councils through ourRoads and Transport Alliance Roads and Transport Groups (RRTGs) to Indigenous During the year, we extended participation inRegional and Drive Tourism through a variety of forums. Australia, Roads Australia, Road Freight Industry Council Queensland Major Contractors Association, Consult industry groups, such as theCivil Contractors Federation, The department also engages with awide range of about specific projects at any timethroughout the year. comment to thedepartment orseek information further Interested parties can review QTRIP andprovide networks inQueensland. transport infrastructure across local, state andnational for public transport, roads, rail, marine andactive Queensland Governments, andinvestment is provided The QTRIP is predominantly funded by theAustralian and period. infrastructure across Queensland over thefour-year the department’s planned investment for transport year program released annually. The QTRIP outlines Program (QTRIP) 2014–15 to 2017–18 is arolling four- The Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Heavy vehicleroadsafetyandcompliance Managing thetransportsystem National remoteandregionaltransportstrategy • • • •

for heavy vehicle road safety to benefit all road users. National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to set national priorities Australia’s road transport agencies, police services andthe The Brisbane forum brought together decision makers from approach to heavy vehicle safety andcompliance. Enforcement Operations Forum to develop anational In April, we attended theNational Compliance and Governments) inNovember 2015. Council (operating under theCouncil of Australian to beconsidered by the Transport andInfrastructure and will inform thedevelopment of thefinal strategy Submissions onthedraft strategy were invited inJune more than 9.7 million passenger movements. about 30with regular passenger services recording registered aerodromes Queensland, innorthern through theRoads and Transport Alliance roads andhigherorder local government roads managing 35,923km of lower order state-controlled invest intransport infrastructure improvements (under theRoads and Transport Alliance) to jointly government through Queensland's 17 RRTGs Infrastructure Development Scheme funding program ATSI component of thedepartment’s broader Transport development intheregions through the$8.2 million Strait Islander (ATSI) communities andsupporting impr strategy include: Queensland activities highlighted inthedraft regional areas to drive economic growth. Strategy to inform theway transport is managed in of thedraft National Remote andRegional Transport During the year, we contributed to thedevelopment pr w the dep (GOLDOC) andtheCity of Gold Coast. other agencies, inparticular, theGC2018Corporation across thedepartment andstrong partnerships with developed with significant engagement andinput from The GC2018transport plans andstrategies have been at games time. network services andmanagement systems will operate the games transport task. It outlines how thetransport phase and‘Concepts of Operation’ for key elements of orking with local governments injointly oviding access to more than 54certified or oving transport access for Aboriginal and Torres artment’s enduringartment’s partnership with local 57

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 58 Simplifying registrationprocesses • • • •

the heavy vehicle industry. issues between jurisdictions at anoperational level for The RACG also works toward resolving cross border proposed andexisting heavy vehicle reforms. represent theinterests of regional andremote areas on Western Australia. They act as anadvisory body and Queensland, theNorthern Territory, South Australia and formed inmid-2004 andcomprises representatives from Consultative Group (RACG) for two years. The RACG was From July 2014,we also began hosting theRemote Areas Plan, which will bereleased in2015–16. road safety anddevelop aHeavy Vehicle Safety Action discuss anddevelop actions to improve heavy vehicle We worked closely with industry during the year to spend for thesafety andcompliance dollar. enforcement operations, andprovide thebest value agencies andacross borders to better target knowledge, safety andcompliance systems across The national approach will facilitate sharing of Indiv a permit system with aguideline r a ‘Qld only’ modification code pr of individually constructed vehicles disability, driving schools andtheowners v We also simplified approval processes for: before they plan to drive. drivers to check a vehicle's registration expiry date the Qld Rego Check mobile application, which allows The initiative included delivery of anewonline tool and process by removing registration labels for light vehicles. During the year, we modifiedthe registration renewal to produce and distribute registration labels. technology removes therequirement for thedepartment uninsured vehicle andintroduced (seepage 43). The to enforce theoffence of driving anunregistered and automatic numberplate recognition camera network labels in2014,we began using thedepartment's Following theintroduction of paperless registration processes we use to enforce vehicle offences. In addition, we improved and/orsimplified the a permit system with aguideline. ally vehicles inQueensland by replacing ehicle modifications for drivers with a e-1972 imported vehicles by removing idually Constructed Vehicles by replacing Improving thejourneyformotorcycleriders Improved trafficmanagement Enhancing thepracticaldrivingtest • • • • • •

Queensland-road-rules/Changes-to-road-rules.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Safety/ making ourroad network safer andmore efficient. The changes were made to helprelieve congestion, choice of helmets. The newrules also give motorcycle riders agreater conditions for motorcycle riders ride onther more than 30km/handit is safe to doso as therider)provided they are not travelling at moving vehicles travelling inthesame direction l allow riders with anopenlicence to: safety research andpractices inotherjurisdictions and The changes were based oncommunity feedback, road rules affecting motorcycle riders inQueensland. From 1February 2015,we introduced changes to road compliance with speed limits inroadwork sites. workers (including traffic controllers) andimprove driver Roadworks project aims to improve thesafety of road and industry, the Traffic Management Improvement at Delivered inpartnership with thedepartment’s regions a newapproach to traffic management at roadworks. We continued to work closely with ourcustomers to develop end of thetest. providing meaningful feedback to thecandidate at the The enhanced test also places agreater emphasis on a high-speed merge orentering ahighspeed area. intr p an appropriate following distance inc the intr Enhancements to thetest included: driving skills andbehaviours. stronger emphasis onhigh-risk manoeuvres andsafe practical driving test across Queensland, placing a We introduced anenhanced Q-SAFE (seeglossary) load prohibited sign is displayed. load of dangerous goods inatunnel where aplacard We also introduced anewoffence for carrying aplacard ane filter (move between stationary or slow lacing agreater emphasis onhazard perception reasing thesignificance of not maintaining oducing highly desirable drive situations, such as oduction of zero tolerance to speeding oad shoulder under certain Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 New GenerationRollingstockproject Road SafetyInfrastructureInvestment Transport systeminvestment Enhancing roadaccessforagriculturalvehicles • • • • • • • • •

scheduled for delivery inlate 2015. six-car trains over thenext 30 years, with thefirst train the maintenance centre will service anewfleet of 75 Part of theNewGeneration Rollingstock (NGR) project, contractor Laing O’Rourke andQueensland Rail. centre at Wulkuraka, Ipswich West inpartnership with construction of anewpurpose-built train maintenance During the year, we progressed earthworks and initiative (seeglossary). $0 (see page 41,seeglossary ) $2. $2 $22.18 mi program (seepage 41) $96 The Investment Group comprises the: strategic direction at federal andstate levels. investment planning andcoordination, alignedwith the heightened levels of road safety infrastructure Road Safety Program (Investment Group) to deliver In July 2014,thedepartment established the Targeted reduced numbers of permits required for travel. The trial also reduces red tape for industry through Vehicle Zone 1,between Gympie andCairns. agricultural vehicles operating inQueensland's Heavy trial to evaluate enhanced road access for oversize In December, we began implementing a14-month r (where practical) whenroadworks are not active roadworks ensuring speed is actively increased p than 600department andindustry representatives around thestate, delivering information to more c report any inappropriate speed signage roadwork sites, andcalling 13 19 40to by always obeying thespeed limit through enc Under theproject, we have: to allow for innovation. evised ourProvision for Traffic guideline onducted industry awareness sessions in14locations laced agreater focus onafter hours speeds at 1.75 million Road Safety Minor Works .8 million Speed Limit Reviews 8 million Flashing School Zone program ouraged staff to become ‘speed ambassadors’ .38 million Safer Roads Sooner llion Federal Government Blackspot funding the Wulkuraka train station. Queensland Rail has begun connection works around To enable therail corridor to integrate with Wulkuraka, process, which is inits final stages. and modifiedthroughout the year as ofpart thedesign 2014. The mock-ups have beenprogressively reviewed accessibility andappearance, commenced inAugust carriage to assess factors such as ergonomics, Construction of amock-up design of thenewtrain Interior of theNewGeneration train. More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/ngr progressively rolled out onto thenetwork until late 2018. on thenetwork from mid-2016 with theremaining fleet The trains will undergo testing priorto beginning service the first train is now well advanced. trains in Savli, India, inNovember 2014.Manufacture of and began manufacturing initial components for thenew Consortium, was awarded thecontract inDecember 2013 Bombardier Transportation, partof theBombardier An artist’s impression of theexterior of theNewGeneration train. 59

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 60 Moreton BayRailLink Rail infrastructure contribute toQueensland’seconomicgrowth infrastructure andsupplychainsthat fit-for-purpose andvalueformoney We useingenuityandinnovationtodeliver • •

The Murrumba Downs Station is oneof six newstations under construction along theMoreton Bay Rail Link. c www More information: weather permitting. It is expected thelink will beoperational by late 2016, construction. of upgrades to local roads, track andstation the completion of bulk earthworks, andcommencement A numberof major milestones were achieved including efficiency and value for money during construction. stations andinstalled onsite. The approach ensures both standard partsthat can beused across anumberof which are being constructed using prefabricated The project includes six newstations along theroute, rail linebetween Petrie andKippa-Ring. Moreton Bay Rail Link –a12.6km dual-track passenger During the year, major construction continued onthe all 1800096 821 .moretonbayrail.qld.gov.au Lawnton toPetrie upgradeproject Name/L/Lawnton-to-Petrie-upgrade-project.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ concrete deck pours. bridge piling, pierconstruction, beam installation and A numberof major milestones completed including all River andwill provide extra capacity ontheline. (see glossary) being built across Pine theNorth the project will deliver anewquad track bridge Managed by theMoreton Bay Rail project team, freight network. the Moreton Bay Rail Link andsupport Queensland’s required to provide connecting passenger services from between Lawnton to Petrie stations. The upgrade is Major construction continued onthe1.5km rail upgrade Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Reducing theCostofInfrastructureprogram to nextstage Toowoomba SecondRangeCrossingprogresses Road infrastructure • • • • •

products. Underthescheme, there are seven provides apath for acceptance of newinnovative dev intr saving around $900,000 a year u intr intr It includes projects, such as: on how to use specifications and standards. the business, andproviding greater guidance to industry working with otherstates, embedding innovation into The program has delivered significant savings through the Reducing theCost of Infrastructure program. During the year, we continued asuite of initiatives under Crossing ina25-year public-private partnership. maintain the$1.6 billion Toowoomba Second Range The preferred proponent will finance, build, operate and Toowoomba. and remove heavy vehicles from thecity streets of increase freight efficiency by reducing travel times construction. The project will improve road safety, million allocated inthe2015–16Budget to commence state’s highest infrastructure priorities, with $321.172 The Toowoomba Second Range Crossing is oneof the and award acontract inJuly/August 2015. Government is aiming to announce apreferred tenderer been underway through 2014–15. The Queensland have beenagreed andtheprocurement process has Federal andstate government funding arrangements during the year. Toowoomba Second Range Crossing progressed Preparations for construction of the$1.6 billion (see page 66),without loss of quality $2milliona further on (Cooroy to Curra) Upgrade (seepage 64),and approximately $5million ontheBruce Highway supplement has already saved thedepartment year while also saving industry thequarry millions expected to save thedepartment at least $1million a improvements at roadworks sing Bluetooth to collect travel timedata, oducing thePavement Design Supplement. The oducing Quarry Specific Testing Frequencies, oducing traffic management eloping ascheme with ARRBGroup that Renewing bridgeinfrastructure Contract management • • •

projects.pdf au/publications/reports/pdf/BRP/BRP_Round_1_QLD_ More information: www.investment.infrastructure.gov. greater efficiency in road freight. communities across regional Queensland anddrive The upgrades are designed to improve access for local concrete bridges. from, for example, one-lane timberbridges to two-lane Round Oneof theprogramme will seebridges upgraded governments providing thebalance of funding. Government committing $5.376 million andlocal a total project cost of $10.753 million, with theAustralian Ten local government projects were also successful with Governments). ($47 million each from theAustralian andQueensland replace six bridges at atotal project cost of $94million The successful Queensland Government projects will five-year $300million Bridges Renewal Programme. under thefirst tranche of theAustralian Government’s Sixteen bridges across Queensland will beupgraded al timely access to accurate data impr delivering the Transport Infrastructure Portfolio impr The project will: system for implementation in2015–16. portfolio, program, project andcontract management 3PCM (seeglossary) business case to implement a During the year, we completed the a ten-year managed service from July 2015. ICT solution, implementationservicesand The successful consortium will provide an on ageing technologies. infrastructure industry/Business-with-us/ Reducing-the-cost-of- More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business- another optionfor stabilisation inspecific cases. under evaluation, with thepotential to openup polymer road modification products currently low amove away from areliance ove decision making enabled through ove efficiency in planning, managing and

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Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community 62 Marine infrastructure public boat ramps in2014. of two newfloating walkways onthetwo The upgrade complements theinstallation access andprotection from wind andwaves. completed to provide boaties with better widening at Manly Boat Harbourwas breakwater extension andentrance channel In December, the$1.5 million northern page andnext page ). shown onthemap of Queensland’ (seethis Infrastructure delivered during the year is component. Marine Infrastructure Fund as thecapital Program. The program incorporates the Infrastructure Capital andMaintenance 2015–16) Queensland Government Marine the $50million four-year (2012–13 to recreational boating infrastructure under continued to deliver newandupgraded authorities andprivate developers, we In partnership with local government, port The Townsville Recreational Boating Park provides asheltered all-tide facility for therecreational boating community. was completed. Gilbert Street boat launching facility In June, amajor upgrade to theKarumba, to thepublic inApril. the Burnett River at Fairymead andopened A newboat ramp was also constructed on the Townsvillearea. assist inmeeting thefuture demand within will becompleted in2015–16,which will four-lane boat ramps andanotherpontoon pontoon opento the public. Anothertwo which saw two four-lane boat ramps anda Boating Park was completed inApril, Stage 1of the Townsville Recreational $685,000 Karumba ramp replacement Department of Transport andMain Roads

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$2.2m Cooktown dredging $520,000 Port Douglas pontoon $1.1m Yorkey's Knob ramp upgrade Carmila Beach ramp $347,000 Mourilyan Harbourfloating walkway $466,000 $276,000 Coconut Point floating walkway $510,000 Clump Point facility upgrade reconstruction Cardwell boat ramp widening $496,000 Mackay Toolooa ramp reconstruction and floating walkway Fairymead newboat ramp $1.2m $4.2m Townsville Rec Boating Park

$489,000 $794,000 Ross Creek floating walkways

$4.8m Ross River dredging

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Brisbane Total Queensland coastline $1.5m breakwater extensions dredging and Manly Boat Harbour $517,000 resurfacing Wellington Point $1.1m Pelican Park dredging $737,000 and floating walkway Carlo Point ramp upgrade $1.2m and floating walkway Snapper Creek widening 13,347kms $298,000 relocate ramp CrossingMingo $442,000 ramp upgrade Beaver Rock

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Objective 3 – Partnering with government, industry and the community Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 64 Bruce Highwayupgrade transport system efficient, reliable,affordable,andaccessible We deliveranintegratedmodern,safe, • • • •

They included: invested for works during the year. safety, floodimmunity and capacity, with $768 million billion over 10 years has beencommitted to improve 15. Incollaboration with theAustralian government, $8.5 The Bruce Highway upgrade remained apriority in2014– highway to maintain theconnection to theexisting Range Road andconstructing anoverpass over thenew the realignment of an800m sectionof Black Mountain C raising of the4kmsectioninMarch 2015 of Ayr)(north –completing therealignment and the near theBells Creek Road intersection two-lane overpass over theBruce Highway new interchange inMarch 2015,providing a (Beerwah) –completing construction of the the R and levee works, were also progressed and drainage works, including culvert installations and wider Bruce Highway. Services relocations earthworks andpaving to construct anewhigher Cluden andthenew Stuart Creek Bridge, as well as – progressing construction of arail overpass at the Major works ontheBruce Highway included: ooroy to Curra (Section A)realignment –completing page for more information). and Stuart Drive in Townsville. (Seethis lanesbetweenFour Vantassel Street for more information). works at Boundary Road. (Seethis page Pumicestone Road andinterim safety Roys Road/Bells Creek Road and Caboolture andCaloundra, including Interchange upgrades between (See page 68). Townsville Ring Road Section 4 A). (Seethis page for more information). Interchange to Sankey’s Road (Section Cooroy to Curra from Cooroy Southern Sandy Corner to Collinsons Lagoon realignment Vantassel to Cluden upgrade (southof Townsville) oys Road andBells Creek Road interchange, $66 million $80.3 million $80.4 million $177.3 million • traffic from local traffic movements. The Cooroy to Curra upgrade andrealignment will separate long distance

• advance ofmajor further works. Early works include: the Six Mile Creek rest area andwill bedelivered in upgrade thehighway between Woondum Road and south of Gympie inApril. The works package will $624 million Cooroy to Curra – Section C project, tenders for anearly works package as partof the C • which is expected to becompleted inmidto late 2016 and the Cooroy southern interchange and Cudgerie Drive, the highway between Cudgerie Drive and Sankeys Road, highway inApril 2014. Work also continued onupgrading

ooroy to Curra (SectionC)upgrade –seeking b w protection for turning vehicles Creek rest area intersections to provide lanes at theKeefton Road and Six Mile median to separate opposing directions of traffic uilding dedicated right andleft-turn idening theexisting highway andbuilding araised Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 traffic from local traffic movements. The Cooroy to Curra upgrade andrealignment will separate long distance Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 • • Gully Bridge upgrade –commencing thedesign •

protected right-turning lanes. south of Maryborough, will also beupgraded with Intersections at Old Gympie Road and Seven Mile Road, centre median with audible tactile linemarkings. will widen theroad to 11metres to allow for awide The Australian andstate government-funded works widening project between Caboolture and St Lawrence. the Bruce Highway, as partof thebroader pavement on the$5.2million Glenorchy Straight upgrade on Gl at least two years to complete (seepage 66 ) detailed design phase, which is expected to take M to commence inmid-2016 Government jointly-funded project is expected The Australian Government andQueensland • upgrade, near Queensland, Bowen innorth will deliver: contractor, Aurecon Australasia. The $58 million phase with theannouncement of thesuccessful Sandy • •

ackay Ring Road design –progressing the enorchy Straightupgrade –commencing newworks impr a newtw withstand a50-year floodevent a 3. 6km sectionof road able to ovements to three key intersections. o-lane bridge Warrego Highwayupgrade • •

Horseshoe Lagoon to Palm Creek, southof Townsville immunity road across a14kmfloodplain from southof Haughton River andPink Lily Lagoon, andahigherflood million. It includes constructing newhighlevel bridges at immunity ontheBruce Highway including: We also continued planning works to improve flood the $488mi on the Name/B.aspx More information: visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ flood immunity road southof Ingham. high-level bridge at Cattle Creek andahigher upgrade, which includes constructing anew Upgrade-Strategy.aspx Corporate-information/Publications/Warrego-Highway- More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/ reliability of the Warrego. The upgrades will increase theefficiency, safety and Queensland Governments. funding arrangement between the Australian and between Toowoomba andMiles under a$635 million program, which comprises 15projects to bedelivered The projects are partof the‘Warrego is go’ upgrade August 2015. eastern approach to Chinchilla, is expected to begin in upgrade, which will widen 11kmof the highway onthe Construction onthe$36million Brigalow to Chinchilla of Charlton. extended to four lanes from Nugent Pinch Road to west duplication began inMarch andwill seethehighway Construction onthe$110million Toowoomba to Oakey Warrego Highway, was also upgraded during the year. Queensland’s principal east-west route, the714km looking north. Bruce Highway upgrade –Cabbage Tree Creek- Carman Road – Haughton River Floodplain at anestimated $515 llion Cattle andFrances Creeks 65

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 66 Other roadinfrastructureprojects Mackay RingRoadmovestonextstage • • • • •

More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au on thehighway. through built-up areas andimprove efficiency and safety the amount of heavy vehicles carrying hazardous loads When completed, theMackay Ring Road will reduce permitting. take about two andahalf years to complete, weather Construction for Stage 1is expected to begin in2017 and River andtheFursden Creek floodplain. and major waterway crossings of thePioneer 14 newbridg from Stockroute Road to Bald Hill Road) (circumventing 10signalised intersections an 11. expected to take two years to finalise. It includes: Part of theBruce Highway upgrade, theproject is deliver thedetailed design of the$565 million project. with AECOM announced as thepreferred contractor to Progress continued ontheMackay Ring Road Stage 1, Australian Government and$17.3 million commitment in addition to a$10million commitment from the The state government has committed $47.4 million Pacific Motorway. the Coomera (Exit interchange 54) upgrade onthe We also completed thedetailed design phase for Kin K completed with additional lanes openedby mid-2015. with additional lanes openedby mid-2015 were also Street Motorway and Olsen Avenue were also completed, stopping at traffic lights. Widening works onthe Smith allowing motorists to merge onto themotorway without Street andOlsen Avenue interchange ontheGold Coast, works –anewfree-flowing loop ramp onthe Smith Smith and improving travel times for motorists increasing capacity, easing traffic congestion new lane widens themotorway to three lanes, Sandgate Road andtheDeagon Deviation. The an additional lane northbound for 2.5km between the G They included: safety onourroads. undertaken during the year to enhance efficiency and Road infrastructure (seeglossary) works were ora intersection upgrade (seepage 67). ateway Additional Laneproject, which delivered 3km two-lane rural highway bypass Street Motorway free-flowing ramp and widening es, including local road overpasses Royalties fortheRegionsprogram • • • • •

Shire Council and $124,740 from Santos. ($275,260), with a$100,000 contribution from Banana The project was funded under theR4Rprogram heavy vehicles. gas companies. The route will also accommodate and now provides areliable haul andaccess route for level to improve vertical alignment and visibility, The project involved raising theexisting floodway Rockhampton, were completed during the year. on Maloneys Gully, Bear's Lagoon Road, southof Works to upgrade theconcrete floodway crossing Bear's Lagoon Road The project is expected to becompleted inOctober 2015. locations to reduce thenumberof tight curves andcrests on theexisting single-lane roadway shoulders to reduce thepotential for conflict weatheror dry conditions traffic efficiency anddrivability million road link will: for theRegions (R4R,seeglossary) program, the$15.2 Council andtheQueensland Government’s Royalties Funded Burnett by North Regional thedepartment, of continuous bitumen road. (Burnett River andEastern Creek), providing about 18km gravel road insections between Monto andBundaberg During the year, works were carried out to seal 11kmof Monto andBundaberg upgrades State Development, Infrastructure andPlanning. Regions (R4R)program onbehalf of theDepartment of under theAustralian Government’s Royalties for the During 2014–15,we delivered thefollowing projects impr impr pr minimi pr The project is expected to becompleted inlate 2016. increase safety for motorists, pedestrians andcyclists. It will cater for continued growth of theCoomera area, and to fund theupgrade. from thedevelopers of theCoomera Town Centre ovide wider traffic lanes andsealed ovide aconsistent sealed road to improve ove roadside clear zones. ove the vertical andhorizontal alignment at some se theimpact of extreme wet Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 R4R program andtheCommonwealth Government. The $25.4 million project has beenjointly funded by the months to construct, opening to traffic inmid-2016. The signalised intersection is expected to take upto 12 growth innewresidents servicing theresources sector. Highway, supporting increased traffic associated with a safety at thejunction of Philip Street andtheDawson The works will address traffic congestion andimprove signalised intersection. the KinKora roundabout inGladstone to afour-way During the year, we commenced works to upgrade Gladstone –commenced inApril 2015 Kin Kora Roundabout Upgrade Project – expected to becompleted inmid-2015. the R4Rprogram andLivingstone Shire Council. It is The $30million project has beenjointly funded by disasters andreduce peak timecongestion. an important alternative transport route during natural The road will also provide residents andtourists with within thewider region. CBD, resource airports, sector sites andindustrial hubs which is experiencing rapid growth, with the Yeppoon The newbypass will connect thearea of north Yeppoon, during the year. Drive (Yeppoon Western Bypass, Stage 2)commenced Works ontheNorthern Strategic Link Road –Panorama (Yeppoon Western Bypass, Stage 2) Northern Strategic Link Road –Panorama Drive frommillion Santos. Government funding of $3 $396,000andafurther Highlands Regional Council, otherQueensland ($8 million) with funding of $396,000from Central The project received $8million under theR4Rprogram expected to becompleted by June 2016. heavy vehicles along with thelocal community. They are 20-year design life, providing safe access for upto 120 The works will deliver anupgraded sealed road with a Liquefied Natural Gas (GLNG)project (seeglossary). increased traffic associated with the Santos Gladstone Valley Road, of Roma, north during the year to support Works were undertaken to upgrade 23.5km of theArcadia Arcadia ValleyRoad It openedinNovember 2014. efficiency, capacity andtraffic flow during wet weather. area is maintained during thewet season improving The upgrade ensures access to Townsville's industrial drainage works. and included two newbridges, andsignificant and earth project realigned andraised about 800mof roadway city centre outskirts. andits northern The $24 million Ingham Road is animportant link between Townsville's floodway at Blakey's Crossing onIngham Road. works were undertaken during the year to improve the Delivered by Townsville City Council, floodmitigation (Townsville City Council) Blakey’s Crossing Bridge, Townsville project is dueto openinNovember 2015. towards thetotal project cost of $21 million andthe The Queensland Government has provided $10million established as amajor service hubfor the Surat Basin. Charlton Wellcamp Enterprise Area, which is being It will also improve road safety andaccess to the support increased traffic, especially heavy vehicle traffic. the Warrego Highway, which will enhance its capacity to The project will upgrade theO’Mara Road connection to Toowoomba-Cecil Plains Road commenced. of O'Mara Road between the Warrego Highway and During the year, theinitial phase of theduplication O’Mara Road duplication, Toowoomba contributing $15million. contributing $5million andthe Townsville City Council towards theworks, with theQueensland Government The Australian Government contributed $20million road network. it servesa vital anddependable role inthe Townsville all-weather access (seeglossary) into thecity, ensuring RoadThe Dalrymple crossing will beupgraded to aQ50 upgrade of theBohle River crossing onDalrymple. protected with construction underway onthe$40million Townsville’s local road network will flood- befurther Bohle River Crossing, Dalrymple Road 67

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 68 Townsville RingRoadSection4 to Bracken Ridge Gateway UpgradeNorth–Nudgee National HighwayUpgradeProgramme • • • •

au/fundingNationalHighwayUpgrade/index.aspx More information: www.investment.infrastructure.gov. andKynuna. between Morven Highway between HughendenandCloncurry Highway between Mutdapilly and Warrill View p line-marking ontheNewEngland Highway widening, intersection upgrades andimproved the c Projects included: Government contributing $12.3 million. governments onan80:20basis with theQueensland Funded by theCommonwealth andQueensland works onQueensland’s key highways. (NHUP), we secured funding for priority improvement Under theNational Highway Upgrade Programme for industry andmotorists using thehighway. Townsville Port andimproved travel times andreliability providing afreight bypass, better access to the will improve floodimmunity for thehighway network, The $200million joint federal andstate-funded project Road at Kalynda Chase. connecting Beaches theNorthern with theexisting Ring 4 this year, which will deliver 11.5km of newhighway We began work onthe Townsville Ring Road Section Ridge.aspx Name/G/Gateway-Motorway-North-Nudgee-to-Bracken- More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ completed inlate 2018. The Gateway Upgrade project North is expected to be package to beawarded inJuly 2015. contract for theGateway Upgrade major Northern works An interactive tender process closed inMarch with the October 2015. currently underway andare expected to becompleted by Early works for theGateway Upgrade project North are s p trengthening andwidening of pavements onthe avement widening andstrengthening ontheFlinders avement rehabilitation ontheCunningham onstruction of anewovertaking lane, pavement Addressing trafficcongestion • • • • • • • • • •

along thehighway. the Bruce Highway to four lanes, increasing capacity andefficiency The Vantassel to Cluden upgrade, southof Townsville, duplicated m removal of abandoned andstationary vehicles. response units, quick clearance towing andthe incident response services, including traffic impr government from project investments making maximising thebenefits returned to Framework (seeglossary) ininvestment decision the Queen improved traffic management at roadworks (seepage 58) the Emer thecausesand quantify of congestion intersection androute ranking –seeglossary ) using thedata to prioritise thenetwork (through t responses with partnering agencies the public to detect incidents andcoordinate and resources to handle notifications from a on ourmetropolitan roads through: The department continued to address traffic congestion Name/T/Townsville-Ring-Road-Section-4.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ expected to becompleted by mid-2017. Works commenced inMarch with theentire project dedic tw an o tr section of highway via anoverpass endssouthern andnorthern of thenew the Bruce Highway intersection It will also deliver: Mount Low Parkway intersection. ools excessive to quantify congestion, and ssets such as traffic systems, video cameras affic lights at the Veales Road and anagement of motorways (seepage 58to 59). o grade-separated intersections at the verpass of Geaney Lane oved incident management through traffic ated pedestrian facilities at the gency Vehicle Priority system (seepage 43), and sland Government’s Project Assurance Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Cyclinginfrastructure Disability Parking Permit Scheme •

showgrounds at Bowen Hills (seenext) story Gilchrist Avenue at Victoria Park andtheRNA ($2 million), providing alink between St Major projects included: Safe andaccessible cycle networks encourage newriders. of cycle network. 2014–15 towards thedelivery of more than 30km throughout Queensland, investing $22million in We continued to deliver quality cycling infrastructure in use inQueensland. At 30June 2015,there were 169,000 parking permits misuse of parking spaces. Queensland Police Service, conduct enforcement onthe ensure parking spaces are available andalong with the governments—we issue permits while local governments It is jointly administered by thedepartment andlocal impairment to access community facilities andservices. of thecommunity disadvantaged by severe mobility The nationally-aligned scheme assists members Permit Scheme. of anewITsystem to administer theDisability Parking During 2014–15,we commissioned thedevelopment department’s ability to effectively benchmark its performance. data from othersimilar agencies andjurisdictions limits the * While indicators are national, alack of published road network (see performance statement page 43). Austroad’s National Performance Indicators* state-controlled network performance using The department reportsontheBrisbane age 1A.1 of the North Brisbaneage of 1A.1 theNorth Bikeway

The NorthBrisbaneBikeway Major cyclingprojects • • • • •

Name/N/North-Brisbane-Bikeway.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ paths to thenewcycle way. landscaping, andtheconnection of existing shared kerb realignment, installation of cycle signals, Project works include road widening and/orremoval, RNA showgrounds andBowen Park. Hills, via theheritage-listed Victoria Park, Avenue, Herston to O'Connell Terrace, Bowen atconnection Somerset Windsor Street, the alignment of Enoggera Creek to a new Hillsto SomersetWindsor, Street, following an 865mp Terrace at Bowen Hills the RNA stages will include: Business District suburbs. with thenorthern Future BrisbaneThe North Bikeway will link Brisbane’s Central Park, Herston andtheRNAshowgrounds at Bowen Hills. Brisbane Bikeway between Gilchrist Avenue at Victoria In April, we completed thefirst sectionof theNorth on footpaths. between motorists andcyclists onroads, andcyclists andpedestrians The dedicated Brisbane North Bikeway reduces theneedfor interaction a 710mp Aeroglen to Passchendaeleto Aeroglen Street, Stratford. delivered thefacility connecting Whitfield Street, ($993,830) andCairns Regional Council, who C the facility across Lagoon Creek, Caboolture and Moreton Bay Regional Council, whodelivered Moreton Bay, jointly funded by TMR ($1.6 million) the P airns Cycleway, Northern jointly funded by TMR erry IrwinBridgeerry (Brown Street Bridge) in Showgrounds to O'Connell athway from Victoria Park at Gilchrist athway from Federation Street, Bowen 69

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 70 Cycling improvementworks Samford toFernyGroveCycleLink • • • •

More information: Works are dueto start inthesecond half of 2015. million allocated for construction. Rail Station with Peterson Road, Samford with $3.3 Stage 1includes acycle link connecting theFerny Grove roads. state-controlled routes, cycle network gaps andareas of concern on design phase existing to identify andpotential cycle and othergovernment agencies during thedetailed cycling bodies, local cycling groups, regional councils The department worked with representatives from peak Ferny Grove Rail Station. provide an8.3km cycle link between Samford Village and Ferny Grove Cycle Link project Stage 1during the year to We progressed planning for the$3.3 million Samford to V linem w in Works included: 2015 to improve safety for cyclists. Cleveland Road from Carindale to Capalaba West inJune We also completed safety improvement works along Old Street at Nerang. along Southport–Nerang Road connecting to North Street. The newlanes will link to existing cycle lanes Southport–Nerang Road from Ashmore Road to Moora In July, we completed on-road cycle lanes onthe Name/N/North-Brisbane-Bikeway.aspx More information: www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/ paths to thenewcycle way. landscaping, andtheconnection of existing shared kerb realignment, installation of cycle signals, Project works include road widening and/orremoval, ictoria Park, RNAshowgrounds andBowen Park. idening of Old Cleveland Road stalling green bicycle markings onOld Cleveland Road arking www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/S Bus infrastructure Taxi SubsidyScheme Accessible transportinfrastructure • • • •

in early July 2015. The project is expected to becompleted a pede access for of properties to this thenorth newlink a newser the existing Bleasby Road townhouse community and shelters to theinbound side of thelink near pr Motorway intersection off-ramp northbound Road through to Logan Road at thePacific a tw Works include: traffic from theintersection. intersection for private vehicles by removing bus through theMiles Planting, Logan andPadstow roads Logan andPadstow roads, andimprove access buses to bypass theintersection at Miles Platting, The $9million state-funded project will allow reliability of bus services inthearea. Mile Plains inBrisbane to improve theefficiency and link between Warrigal Road andLogan Road at Eight In February, we began construction of anewbus related to tripdata andmembership. improvements in the consistency and quality of reporting Since its implementation, there has beensignificant management andenquiries. in areas such as membership management, tripdata The newsystem significantly reduces manual processing a newCustomer Relationship Management database. In March 2015,the Taxi Subsidy Scheme implemented infrastructure built after 2002 must becompliant. comply with thestandards. All public transport By 31December 2017, 90percent of bus stops must technical advice. standard, which outlineacompliant bus stop design and We provided councils with arecommended statewide Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (seeglossary). transport obligations under theCommonwealth Queensland to helpthemmeet accessible public We continued to provide grants to councils across ovision of bus stops, including indented bus bays o-lane, bus-only extension road from Warrigal strian andcyclist link to access the V1 bikeway. vice road from Logan Road to provide Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15

Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Rail serviceimprovementsupgrade Open levelcrossingreplacementprojects Rail infrastructure 2018 Commonwealth Games™ timeframes. to deliver theproject by mid-2017 to meet theGold Coast construction of therail duplication andare onschedule Queensland Rail tendered for thedesign and result of theGold Coast 2018Commonwealth Games™. and tourists, andprovide for increased demand as a The project will increase network capacity for customers Coomera andHelensvale ontheGold Coast. during the year ontherail duplication project, between The department worked closely with Queensland Rail Coomera to Helensvale Rail Duplication travel times. Robinson West roads at Geebung, has improved safety, connectivity and The newroad-over-rail overpass, which connects Robinson East and improve safety andreduce congestion intheareas. over-rail infrastructure for pedestrians androad users to Brisbane City Council, theprojects delivered newroad- Jointly funded by theQueensland Government and the year. and Bracken Ridge inBrisbane were completed during Open level crossing replacement projects inGeebung fares/concessions/taxi-subsidy-scheme More information: www.translink.com.au/tickets-and- of $25 atrip. subsidy for taxi fares upto amaximum subsidy Taxi Subsidy Scheme members receive a50percent difficulties using othermodes of public transport. for people with adisability whoexperience profound ensure anaffordable andaccessible transport option provided more than $14million intaxi subsidies to Under the Taxi Subsidy Scheme, thedepartment

7 million Victoria Point ferry terminal • New andupgradedferryboatfacilities Marine infrastructure •

and upgrades to theexisting covered waiting area. hinged gangway, resurfacing of theexisting deck improvements, which included anewpontoon, the $2. The newjetty andpontoon design reflects the unique island lifestyle. a floating pontoon to rise with thetide with acovered lookout area andgangway, and Island residents andincludes anewfixed jetty The final design was influenced by Coochiemudlo the new$4.2mi $6.9 million ferryfacilities, including: local community during the year to deliver jointly funded We worked closely with Redland City Council andthe a car park, access roads, amenities andlandscaping. Government andBundaberg Regional Council, included The $476,000 project, jointly funded by theQueensland river for recreational boaties. boat ramp, providing anotheraccess point along the ofFairymead, Bundaberg, north with anewtwo-lane We also improved access to theBurnett River at access for services between Victoria Point andCoochiemudlo Island. The improved jetty andnewpontoon ensure all-abilities andall-weather llion Coochiemudlo Island facilities. 71

Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network Objective 2 – Delivering a fit-for-purpose transport network 72 Business continuity Annual preparednessprogram and connectourcommunities quickly todisruptiveeventssupport system –planningforandresponding We ensureresilienceofthetransport consolidate relationships andprocesses. an opportunity to reconnect, clarify changes and Queensland Rail andlocal governments, andprovided Service, Queensland Fire andEmergency Services, participants Queensland from thedepartment, Police The program attracted 340internal andexternal for disruptive events. Program in12locations across thestate inpreparation During 2014,we conducted anannual Preparedness readiness. and ensure thecontinuation of ourresilient level of for improvement to enhance thecurrent processes The audit reportidentified strengths andopportunities responding to andrecovering from disruptive events. streamlining of processes inpreparing for, managing, opportunitiesand identify for improvement and of theBCM. The audit aimedto ensure value for money, to evaluate theeconomy, efficiency andeffectiveness department’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) In 2014,ourinternal auditors conducted anaudit of the and its application across thedepartment. improve thestandardisation of continuity management within thedepartment andprovided theopportunity to CP, ensured abase level for continuity management The engagement program, which covers CNRPandthe Response Planning Arrangements (CNRP). The exercises included areview of Continuity Network disruptions. at selected locations to test ourability to manage Continuity Process (CP)andfacilitated exercises In 2014,we reviewed thecurrency of thedepartment’s Tropical CycloneMarciarecovery Highway at Gympie. the near Warwick andtheBruce to six closures), including theMaryvale link road off reopened two days aftertheevent (reduced from 25 CoastNorth District, almost all affected roads were Through ouractions inthe Transport andMain Roads Yeppoon andBiloela. staffing community recovery hubs in Rockhampton, frontline, helping people impacted by thecyclone and Marcia, ourrecoveryFollowing workers were at the on public transport through social media. helped tens of thousands of customers with theirtravel During thesevere weather event, TransLink Division provide services to affected communities. range of government andnon-government agencies to Community Recovery ‘Ready Reserve’team alongside a Our staff also worked as partof awhole-of-government and response across thebusiness. Leadership Team, whocoordinated operational activities network inpartnership with ourDisruptive Event disseminate information onthestatus of thetransport liaised with all impacted regions to collect, collate and at Kedron inBrisbane, emergency management staff Working from the State Disaster Coordination Centre controlled road network. to manage there-opening andrecovery of thestate- the department worked rotating 24 hour/7day shifts on Friday 20February 2015,representatives from across the Capricorn Coast near Shoalwater Bay as aCategory 5 In thewake of Tropical Cyclone Marcia, which crossed Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Department of Transport andMain Roads Annual Report 2014–15 Social mediaengagement Figure 13a: Calls to 131940 phonehotlineby month /year updates to thepublic. travel information, service information andworks our Twitter account to provide up-to-date traffic and In thelead-up to Tropical Cyclone Marcia, we relaunched and bridges, anddevelop options for repairs. work to assess thefull extent of thedamage to ourroads Throughout March, ourstructural engineers continued to assessed. shipping until flood water receded and damage was and Port Alma, which remained closed to commercial were all trading apartfrom ports thePort of Bundaberg The was reopened thefollowing day, as Tropical Cyclone Marcia brought torrential rain to Brisbane andthe Sunshine Coast causing flash flooding in low lying areas. 150,000 200,000 250,000 100,000 50,000

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