Sunshine Coast Multi-Modal Transport Corridor July 2009 Planning Update This update: » provides information about outcomes of community engagement activities in November 2008 » advises how to find out more information about the MMTC » gives details on how to contact the project team.

What is the MMTC? The Sunshine Coast Multi-Modal Transport Corridor (MMTC) is a transport corridor from Existing , looking north Road to the Sunshine Motorway. The corridor will contain a high-speed Nearly 2700 people visited the displays at timeframes for the stages of the MMTC are arterial road and the CAMCOS rail line. Lake Kawana Community Centre, the MMTC yet to be determined. The Department of Transport and Main Roads project office and local shopping centres. The project team welcomes your feedback is currently undertaking strategic planning Feedback received has been an important and will continue to meet with community for the corridor’s ultimate alignment. part of the strategic planning process and members and key stakeholders as part of has helped the project team identify the MMTC’s engagement program. preferred options for some sections of the For more information, visit the project’s Keeping you corridor. There are some issues that require virtual public display at further investigation and exploration of www.transportandmainroads.qld.gov.au informed possible alternatives. The department is committed to keeping you (search for “MMTC” and follow the link) informed about planning for the MMTC. The feedback highlights that the community or contact the project team on Freecall expects a sustainable transport solution for 1800 662 744. In November 2008, the department held the Sunshine Coast with facilities which public displays throughout the Sunshine encourage an efficient public transport Coast, providing the community with system and recognise the responsible CoastConnect opportunities to view and comment on treatment of the environment. CoastConnect – Caloundra to Maroochydore concept options for the MMTC. The displays is a Queensland Government initiative to presented the long-term strategic planning Some of the issues raised include: improve public transport and sustainable for the corridor. » alternatives for the major Mooloolah River travel options on the Sunshine Coast. The The department would like to thank all crossing project is planning for a mixture of community members and stakeholders who » fast and efficient access to the proposed infrastructure improvements to suit different visited the displays or have taken part in the Sunshine Coast University Hospital at parts including new bus/transit and cycle community engagement activities. Kawana lanes, upgrading major bus stations and stops and giving buses priority at key » facilities for active transport such as intersections. This project is designed to bicycles, mobility scooters and provide fast, frequent and reliable bus travel pedestrians for residents and tourists making short, local » environmental impacts to be minimised trips in the Caloundra to Maroochydore and managed. corridor. In many ways, planning for CoastConnect – Caloundra to Maroochydore The MMTC is a long-term strategic planning is linked to the extra capacity created on project and the options displayed in Nicklin Way through the MMTC project. November 2008 and on the department’s website represent the corridor’s ultimate For more information, visit development. It allows for maximum traffic www.transportandmainroads.qld.gov.au/ movements in the future. The construction coastconnect.

Main Roads – Connecting Queensland www.transportandmainroads.qld.gov.au Mooloolah River Interchange SIPPY DOWNS 7 Sunshine Coast PALMVIEW INTERCHANGE Two options of this interchange have been developed. These options MMTC strategic placed the CAMCOS rail line on either INTERCHANGE the eastern or western side of the BUDERIM M planning area a motorway at the interchange. ro o SIPPY DOWNS c h y A general layout for the interchange d DIXON ROAD o r e has been adopted, but a preferred

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To contact us Fax: (07) 3026 7575, Attention: MMTC Consultation Write: MMTC Planning The Department of Transport and Main Roads values your Reply Paid 3848 feedback. You are welcome to provide input at any time. SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101 Freecall: 1800 662 744 (no postage stamp required) Email: [email protected] Visit: www.transportandmainroads.qld.gov.au (search for “MMTC”)

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