Greater Brisbane

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Greater Brisbane Queensland State Budget 2009–10 5HJLRQDO%XGJHW6WDWHPHQW Greater Brisbane As a part of the global economy, injections of funding for roads, ports, 6WDWHZLGH+LJKOLJKWV Queensland has felt the effects of the schools, transport and other vital HMPCBMmOBODJBMBOEFDPOPNJDDSJTJT infrastructure. The 2009-10 Budget will support The worst set of global economic Frontline service delivery is our focus and create jobs by continuing the DJSDVNTUBODFTJONPSFUIBOZFBST with commitments for police, hospitals Government’s capital works program has resulted in falling and healthcare, for roads, schools and hospitals as well revenues and rising ambulance services and delivering new job creation programs unemployment. teachers – the things and initiatives to expand Queensland’s That’s why the we need to keep our skills base. centrepiece of the communities healthy, tCJMMJPOGPSCFUUFSBOETBGFS 2009-10 State Budget safe and growing. roads is jobs – creating The Government is and sustaining jobs, tNJMMJPOPONBKPSIPTQJUBM determined to cushion assisting business and developments Queenslanders from industry, and positioning our economy the full impact of the global recession. tNJMMJPOUPCVJMEBOESFOFX for future growth. That means acting now to support the school facilities through the State 4QFDJmDJOWFTUNFOUTJOFEVDBUJPO economy and making the long term Schools of Tomorrow program employment and training, business decisions needed for the future. tNJMMJPOGPSUIF4LJMMJOH and vital industries such as tourism Queensland’s prosperity and growth Queenslanders for Work initiative will help create and support jobs for is built on the strength of our regions. tOFXQPMJDFPGmDFST Queenslanders. This document puts on record the tOFXBNCVMBODFPGmDFST The Queensland Government is Government’s commitment to the tOFXUFBDIFSTBOEUFBDIFSBJEFT JOWFTUJOHCJMMJPOJOJUTKPCT people and economy of the Greater generating building program, with Brisbane region. tOFXEPDUPST OVSTFTBOEBMMJFE health professionals tNJMMJPOGPSUIF4VQQPSU0VS Heroes package to support emergency service volunteers and prepare communities for natural disasters tNJMMJPOPWFSUISFFZFBSTGPSOFX Anna Bligh MP Andrew Fraser MP tourism campaigns 3UHPLHU 7UHDVXUHUDQG0LQLVWHUIRU(PSOR\PHQW DQG0LQLVWHUIRUWKH$UWV DQG(FRQRPLF'HYHORSPHQW tNJMMJPOPWFSmWFZFBSTGPSOFX climate change initiatives tNJMMJPOPWFSTJYZFBSTGPSUIF Great Barrier Reef Protection Package. inset North Stradbroke Island Dayboro Redcliffe Strathpine Sandgate Point Ferny Grove Chermside Lookout Wynnum Woolloongabba Mt Gravatt Victoria Dunwich Laidley Point South Goodna Stradbroke Rosewood Ipswich Browns Island Plains Thornton Harrisville Boggo Road redevelopment and Main Roads Transport Department of Queensland of supplied courtesy Photograph 1SPUFDUJOH KPCT JO Greater Brisbane As the global economic crisis takes hold and Queensland’s economic growth rate slows, the Government is committed to protecting the jobs of today and creating the jobs of tomorrow. The Government’s job programs are more important than ever before and will play a crucial role in supporting Queensland workers through these uncertain economic times. The Government will implement a host of initiatives that will create new jobs and equip our workforce with the skills needed for future recovery. 3URGXFWLYLW\ 3ODFHV 3URJUDP " NJMMJPO JOEVTUSZCBTFE QSPHSBN JODMVEJOH NJMMJPO JO "VTUSBMJBO (PWFSONFOU GVOEJOH UP EFMJWFS BMNPTU OFX USBJOJOH places over four years. 7RXULVP %OXHSULQW WR 3URWHFW -REV " NJMMJPO QSPHSBN UP DSFBUF OFX KPCT GPS OFX SFHJPOBMMZ focussed tourism market and product development campaigns, and to support the ‘drive travel’ market 6XVWDLQDEOH 5HVRXUFH &RPPXQLWLHV " NJMMJPO QSPHSBN UP DSFBUF OFX KPCT PWFS UIF OFYU NPOUIT CZ boosting employment in regional areas affected by the mining downturn. 3D\UROO WD[ DSSUHQWLFH DQG WUDLQHH LQFHQWLYHV " NJMMJPO TDIFNF UP BTTJTU 2VFFOTMBOE CVTJOFTTFT UIBU FNQMPZ apprentices and trainees. In addition to the payroll tax exemption $ provided for apprentice and trainee wages, businesses will also receive a SFCBUF PO QBZSPMM UBY GPS PUIFS FRVJWBMFOU FNQMPZFFT JO 4XHHQVODQG *UHHQ $UP\ " NJMMJPO QSPHSBN UP DSFBUF OFX KPCT PWFS UISFF ZFBST CZ putting an army of unemployed Queenslanders to work to improve our waterways, beaches, national parks and green spaces. Green Army participants will work on projects of strategic importance to enhance and protect Queensland’s natural assets, strengthen the tourism industry and promote increased environmental BXBSFOFTT BSPVOE UIF 4UBUF *U XJMM DSFBUF KPCT UISPVHI work placements of up to six NPOUIT BOE ZFBSMPOH (SFFO Traineeship positions for young, unemployed Queenslanders. For more information about the Green Army, visit Economic Development and Innovation Development Economic www.greenarmy.qld.gov.au. 1IPUPHSBQI TVQQMJFE DPVSUFTZ PG UIF %FQBSUNFOU PG &NQMPZNFOU It might be the smallest of Queensland’s regions, but what Greater Brisbane lacks in size it makes up in population. Covering an area of 4,132 square kilometres or 0.2 per cent of the State, Greater Brisbane is home to 40 per cent of Queensland’s total population. More than 1.7 million1 Queenslanders now call Greater Brisbane home. The Greater Brisbane region plays host to a diverse economy powered by world-class higher education facilities, a flexible and competitive private sector, considerable private and public sector infrastructure investment, and a strong research and training presence – all with access to domestic and international transport networks. The Queensland Government recognises the valuable contribution Greater Brisbane makes to the State’s economic and social development. This Regional Budget Statement highlights the Government’s commitment to get on with the job of supporting the region and its people. 1PQVMBUJPO EBUB BT BU +VOF "VTUSBMJBO #VSFBV PG 4UBUJTUJDT 3FHJPOBM 1PQVMBUJPO (SPXUI DBU OP 'HOLYHULQJ MREV IRU 4XHHQVODQG t NJMMJPO GPS JNQSPWFNFOUT UP 4XBOCBOL 1PXFS 4UBUJPO BOE PUIFS FMFDUSJDUZ GBDJMJUJFT JO Jobs are the Government’s number one priority. the region Faced with challenging global economic t NJMMJPO UP EFWFMPQ FMFDUSJDJUZ TVCTUBUJPOT conditions, the Government will create and protect at Bundamba, Buranda and Taringa as well as a jobs to help keep Queensland strong and secure OFX USBOTNJTTJPO MJOF CFUXFFO UIF 4PVUI 1JOF our economic foundations. BOE 4BOEHBUF TVCTUBUJPOT In 2009-10, the Government will drive t NJMMJPO UP FYQBOE BOE JNQSPWF Queensland’s $18 billion building infrastructure TPDJBM IPVTJOH JODMVEJOH CVJMEJOH OFX program to stimulate growth, create and protect rental units. This is part of the Government’s jobs and meet the infrastructure needs of our CJMMJPO DBQJUBM FYQFOEJUVSF UP FYQBOE rapidly growing population. BOE JNQSPWF TPDJBM IPVTJOH BDSPTT UIF 4UBUF t NJMMJPO UP JNQSPWF EJTBCJMJUZ BDDFTT UP Key building projects in the Greater Brisbane Citytrain stations and trains region include: t NJMMJPO UP FOIBODF SBJM GSFJHIU DBQBDJUZ JO t NJMMJPO GPS UIF OFX NJMMJPO 4VQSFNF metropolitan areas and District Courts in Brisbane t NJMMJPO GPS UIF NJMMJPO SFEFWFMPQNFOU t NJMMJPO UPXBSET UIF LJMPNFUSF %BSSB UP of Northshore Hamilton 4QSJOHmFME SBJM MJOF t NJMMJPO UP DPNQMFUF DPOTUSVDUJPO PG UIF NJMMJPO ,VSJMQB #SJEHF t NJMMJPO UPXBSET UIF NJMMJPO expansion of the Brisbane Convention and t NJMMJPO UP DPNQMFUF BO VQHSBEF PG UIF Exhibition Centre Brisbane Youth Detention Centre t NJMMJPO UP VQHSBEF FMFDUSJDJUZ TVQQMJFT t NJMMJPO UPXBSET B UIJSE SBJM USBDL CFUXFFO between Loganlea and Jimboomba. Corinda and Darra As well as protecting jobs now, the Government is t NJMMJPO GPS JNQSPWFNFOUT BU UIF 1PSU PG preparing for the future. By developing the skills Brisbane base of Queensland workers, supporting emerging industries, building on traditional strengths, and attracting investment and innovation, Queensland &DSLWDO LQYHVWPHQW SHU FDSLWD will be well positioned to lead Australia through the period of recovery and beyond. WR In 2009-10, other job-generating investments in South-East Queensland the Greater Brisbane region include: Queensland t NJMMJPO UPXBSET BO &DPTDJFODFT 1SFDJOD $4,500 BU #PHHP 3PBE BOE B )FBMUI BOE 'PPE 4DJFODFT $4,000 1SFDJODU BU $PPQFST 1MBJOT 5PUBM GVOEJOH $3,500 PWFS UIF MJGF PG UIJT QSPKFDU JT NJMMJPO $3,000 JODMVEJOH BO NJMMJPO DPOUSJCVUJPO GSPN UIF $PNNPOXFBMUI 4DJFOUJmD BOE *OEVTUSJBM $2,500 $ Research Organisation. The project is scheduled $2,000 for completion in 2011 $1,500 t NJMMJPO VOEFS UIF 4NBSU 'VUVSFT $1,000 'VOE *OOPWBUJPO 'VOET BOE UIF 4NBSU 4UBUF $500 Research Facilities Fund to support research and $0 development infrastructure 2008-09 2009-10 Year ending 30 June t NJMMJPO UP DSFBUF KPCT GPS ZPVOH people and those disadvantaged in the labour %BUB JT CBTFE PO "#4 4UBUJTUJDBM %JWJTJPOT GPS "4($ %VF UP CPVOEBSZ changes, data prior to 2008-09 has not been provided. NBSLFU UISPVHI UIF 4LJMMJOH 2VFFOTMBOEFST GPS 4PVUI &BTU 2VFFOTMBOE JODMVEFT UIF "#4 4UBUJTUJDBM %JWJTJPOT PG #SJTCBOF (PME Work initiative, which includes Queensland’s $PBTU BOE 4VOTIJOF $PBTU Green Army 4PVSDF "#4 3FHJPOBM 1PQVMBUJPO (SPXUI "VTUSBMJB BOE /FX ;FBMBOE $BU OP t NJMMJPO UP QSPNPUF FDPOPNJD BOE TPDJBM participation in urban fringe communities. *UHDWHU %ULVEDQH 5HJLRQDO %XGJHW 6WDWHPHQW ,QYHVWLQJ LQ RXU KHDOWK and achievement of improved health +RXJKWRQ +LJKZD\ To make Queenslanders Australia’s healthiest outcomes for children %ULGJH GXSOLFDWLRQ people, the Government is investing in healthy and young people The Queensland Government lifestyles, hospitals and
Recommended publications
  • Attachment 1. Food Truck Guideli
    Gourmet Food Truck Information Kit JULY 2019 The Brisbane Food Trucks initiative aims to activate public spaces with gourmet food experiences that celebrate our cultural diversity and subtropical climate. If a business wishes to establish a new Gourmet Food Truck or has an existing one, this information kit is a useful guide. It provides information on how the Brisbane Food Trucks initiative works and how to get involved. 2 contents Gourmet Food Trucks ................................................................4 What is a Gourmet Food Truck? ................................................4 Gourmet Food Truck mandatory requirements ......................... 4 Gourmet Food Truck approval .................................................. 6 Overview ................................................................................... 6 Premium sites ............................................................................ 7 Drive-up sites ............................................................................. 7 Approval conditions .................................................................. 8 How do I apply? ...................................................................... 12 Stage 1 – design assessment .................................................. 12 Stage 2 – self-assessable Gourmet Food Truck Approval ....... 12 Supporting documents ............................................................12 Fees ......................................................................................... 12 Appendices ............................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Stockland Newport Masterplan Brochure
    Sunshine Coast DECEPTI O N BAY ROAD Newport Newport Griffith Road Anzac Avenue Klinger Road A new wave of life M1 Bruce Highway Moreton Anzac Avenue Bay Anzac Avenue Elizabeth Road Anzac Avenue Redcliffe M1 Bruce Highway Brisbane CBD Newport Sales & Information Centre Corner of Boardman Road and Griffi th Road, Newport QLD 4020 P: 1300 619 605 stockland.com.au/newport This brochure is provided solely for the purpose of providing an impression of the development called “Newport”, as well as the approximate location of existing and proposed facilities, amenities, services or destinations, and the contents are not intended to be used for any other purpose. Any statements of distance or size are approximate and for indicative purposes only. Stockland makes no representations and gives no warranties about the future development potential of the site, or the current or future location or existence of any facilities, amenities, services or destinations. All images and statements are based on information available to, and the intention of, Stockland at the time of creation of this brochure (July 2017) and may change due to future circumstances. This brochure is not a legally binding obligation on or warranty by Stockland. Stockland accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising as a result of any reliance on this brochure or its contents. For a place where time moves at your own speed, discover Newport. Kick back, relax and discover the ultimate in bayside living at this perfectly positioned waterside community. Newport is a place where the city meets the sea in an ideal fusion of worlds – close enough to see Brisbane’s twinkling skyline at night, but far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle.
    [Show full text]
  • Full Weekend Closure of Houghton Highway
    Construction Notice April 2011 Temporary weekend closures of the Houghton Highway bridge in April 2011 The existing Houghton Highway bridge is being upgraded with a new intelligent transport system, featuring overhead variable speed signs. These upgrade works will require temporary closure of the bridge to all traffic on at least one weekend in April 2011. Bridge closure dates Noise and vibration impacts The bridge will be closed next weekend from 10pm on Friday 1 April The bridge upgrade works will involve the use of heavy equipment to 4am on Monday 4 April*. Depending on construction progress, which may cause increased noise, dust and vibration at times it is possible that the bridge may also be closed the following around work sites. These impacts are regularly monitored to ensure weekend from 10pm on Friday 8 April to 4am on Monday 11 April*. they are within prescribed limits. These closures are necessary to enable the bridge upgrade works to Some upgrade works will be carried out at night, to minimise impacts be completed safely. on local traffic. Local residents may experience increased noise and vibration levels during the night while these works are in progress. Transport and Main Roads will make every effort to keep disruptions Alternative route for bridge traffic to a minimum and apologises for any inconvenience. During the closures, all traffic will be switched onto the new Ted Smout Memorial Bridge, with one lane in each direction (refer to the diagram below). Brisbane-bound traffic will travel in the eastern Safety lane of the bridge. Redcliffe-bound traffic will travel in the western Please take care when travelling through the construction zone.
    [Show full text]
  • A Guide to HOTEL INVESTMENT in BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 2014 09 2 Million Population
    A guide to HOTEL INVESTMENT IN BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA 2014 09 2 million population $135 billion economy 4.3 million visitor nights 77% occupancy 8.1% growth in ADR to $183 1.97 million room nights sold 278,000 room nights deferred each year due to supply shortage 09 Contents Premier’s Foreword 02 Lord Mayor’s Foreword 03 Why invest in Brisbane hotels 05 Brisbane – Australia’s premier hotel investment destination 08 Economy 09 Resources and Energy 09 Infrastructure 10 Driving tourism demand 16 Business events 16 Major events 19 World-class precincts 22 Strong demand 26 Purpose of visit 26 Visitor origin 26 Visitor expenditure 27 Visitor nights 28 Robust trading conditions 30 Trading by sub-market 31 Trading by star category 31 Room to grow 34 Hotels versus serviced apartments 34 Supply by star category 35 New hotel supply 35 Future sustainable supply 36 Pro-business environment 38 Thinking of investing? 42 Appendix 46 01 Hotel Investment in Brisbane, Australia Premier’s Foreword My government As part of our commitment to the is focused on city’s growth, this government has revitalising the released public land for development tourism industry - the most significant being the and returning Queen’s Wharf Precinct. Opening Queensland to up this historic site for development its rightful place presents a unique opportunity as Australia’s number one tourist for developers and investors to destination. contribute to the creation of a landmark attraction within the heart We believe it is important that local of the CBD. and state governments work together to support growth - not only in hotel Our partnership with Brisbane supply and demand, but also with City Council continues to support the development of new facilities and the development of new hotels in infrastructure.
    [Show full text]
  • Greater Brisbane
    River and city, Brisbane Regional Budget Statement inset Redcliffe (C) Pine Rivers (S) (S) Shire (C) City Brisbane (C) (C) Ipswich (C) Logan Redland (S) Queensland State Budget 2007–08 Greater Brisbane 4UBUF#VEHFUIJHIMJHIUTGPSUIF (SFBUFS#SJTCBOFSFHJPOJOJODMVEF $691 million to continue the Gateway Upgrade Project, including a second The 2007-08 State Budget reinforces our Government’s Gateway Bridge commitment to investing in infrastructure and providing $163.7 million for public housing, services to support the State’s strong economy and maximise the quality of life of all Queenslanders. community, crisis, transitional and long- This Regional Budget Statement highlights the Greater Brisbane term housing needs region’s contribution to the State’s dynamic economy and $55 million to plan and construct the new presents the Government’s key investments in the region for the next fi nancial year. Houghton Highway Bridge between Brighton and Redcliffe The Budget maintains the State’s strong fi scal position and will underpin continued economic growth substantially above the $38 million to continue redeveloping national average as well as maintaining low unemployment. The Prince Charles Hospital The Government’s economic achievements have provided the platform for this year’s record $14 billion capital budget. $33.9 million to continue the $63.3 million This investment focuses on the Government’s key infrastructure Tank Street pedestrian and cycle bridge priorities of water, transport, energy, health and education. project Refl ecting the importance of the Greater Brisbane region to the State’s economy, nearly 50% of the capital investment is $29 million to continue constructing allocated within the Brisbane Statistical Division.
    [Show full text]
  • Metropolitan Region
    Metropolitan Region Murphy's Creek BRISBANE BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL CLEVELAND Helidon Bellbowrie CAPALABA Withcott Gatton REDLAND CITY Redland Laidley Rosewood IPSWICH COUNCIL Bay IPSWICH CITY Mt Sylvia COUNCIL LOCKYER VALLEY REGIONAL Legend COUNCIL National road network 0 25 Km State strategic road network State regional and other district road National rail network Other railway Regional contacts Local government boundary Region Office Street address Postal address Telephone Fax Metropolitan Brisbane 183 Wharf Street, Spring Hill Qld 4000 PO Box 70, Spring Hill Qld 4004 (07) 3137 8344 (07) 3137 8363 Ipswich Shop R3, 30 Limestone Street, Ipswich Qld 4305 PO Box 70, Spring Hill Qld 4004 (07) 3413 3204 (07) 3282 9782 Regional profile Overview • duplicating from two to four lanes on Redland Bay–Capalaba • continue to construct missing sections of the Veloway 1 Road between Vienna Road and Redland Bay Road Cycleway. When complete, this facility will provide a 17km The Metropolitan Region covers an area of approximately dedicated, three-metre wide commuter cycleway, following 5226km2, or around 0.3% of Queensland. It extends from Mount • improving traffic signals at various locations on the Brisbane along the Pacific Motorway Glorious in the north to south of Ipswich, and from Point Lookout metropolitan road network in the east to west of Helidon. • continue to construct Stage 2 of the Darra to Springfield • constructing six lanes along the Ipswich Motorway between Transit Corridor, including rail duplication from Richlands to It has a resident population of approximately 1,391,165 people or Dinmore and Goodna as part of the Nation Building Program, Springfield, new rail stations at Springfield and Springfield around 31.4% of Queensland’s total population.
    [Show full text]
  • Legislative Assembly Hansard 1979
    Queensland Parliamentary Debates [Hansard] Legislative Assembly TUESDAY, 28 AUGUST 1979 Electronic reproduction of original hardcopy Papers [28 AUGUST 1979] Papers 89 TUESDAY, 28 AUGUST 1979 'Pwclamation under Adoption of Children Act Amendment Act 1979. Orders in Council under- Mr. SPEAKER (Hon. S. J. Muller, State Development and Public Works Fassifern) read prayers and took the chair Organization Act 1971-1979 and the at 11 a.m. Local Bodies' Loans Guarantee Act 1923-1979. APPROPRIATION BILL (No.l) Racing and Betting Act 1954-1978. Financial Administration and Audit Act Assent reported by Mr. Speaker. 1977-1978. Police Act 1937-1978. Electricity Act 1976-1979. ORDER IN CHAMBER Workers' Compensation Act 1916-1979. STATEMENT BY MR. SPEAKER Stock Routes and Rural Lands Protec- tion Act 1944-1978. Mr. SPEAKER: Honour.abh~ members, it Harbours Act 1955-1979. shall be my purpose. to ensure that all honour­ able members have an opportunity to par­ State Housing Act 1945-1979. ticipate in the debates in 1his Chamber. State Housing Acts and Another Act Amendment Act 1957-1979. This right may be assured only if members' responses conform to Standing Orders. City of Brisbane Act 1924-1977. District Courts Act 1967-1978. I draw your particular attention to Stand­ ing Order 119 "Offensive Words against Magistrates Courts Act 1921-1976. Member", which reads- The Supreme Court Act of 1921. " A Member shall not use unbecoming or Metropolitan Transit Authority Act offensive words in reference to another 1976-1979. Member of the House." and Standing Order 120 "Digressions, Ref­ Regulations under- erence to Previous Debate, Personal Reflec­ Land Tax Act 1915-1978.
    [Show full text]
  • North Coast Road Facts 2010-11
    North Coast Road Facts 2010-11 Maroochy River Bridge Area profile Area: 10 620km2, extending along the coast from Noosa to Redcliffe, and from Caboolture to west of Esk. Population: Around 666 618. Industries: Tourism, agriculture, forestry, fishing, dairying, retail. Connecting Queensland Transport and Main Roads www.tmr.qld.gov.au North Coast Road Facts Connecting North Coast Transport and Main Roads services the state-controlled road network in Queensland. The department’s Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2010-11 to 2013-14, outlines what the department is doing in the North Coast Region of Queensland, now and in the future. The department’s Sunshine Coast Office and Moreton Office are the main points of contact for residents, industry and business to connect with Transport and Main Roads and learn more about what is happening in the area. State road projects in the North Coast Region are funded by the Queensland Government and the Federal Government. In the current roads program, the Queensland Government is investing around $221 million in the region (including over $4.5 million in Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme projects), and the Federal Government is contributing over $40.7 million. Developers also contribute to the roads program. Road network • Bruce Highway • Emu Mountain Road • Maleny - Stanley River Road (Brisbane - Gympie) • Cooroy Connection Road • Landsborough - Maleny Road • Warrego Highway • Sunshine Motorway • Maleny - Kenilworth Road (Ipswich - Toowoomba) (Tanawha - Peregian) • Nambour - Mapleton Road • D’Aguilar Highway • Caloundra-Mooloolaba Road (Caboolture - Yarraman) • Maleny - Montville Road • Kawana Way • Brisbane Valley Highway • Woombye - Montville Road (Ipswich - Harlin) • Nicklin Way • Montville - Mapleton Road • Redcliffe Road • Brisbane - Woodford Road • Everton Park - Albany Creek Road • Deception Bay Road • Samford - Mt.
    [Show full text]
  • National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice Operator’S Guide
    National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice Operator’s Guide November 2020 Contents Introduction and preliminary information 3 Special conditions for travel in New South Wales 24 Agricultural vehicles and combinations 6 Special conditions for travel in Queensland 34 Dimension and mass limits 8 Special conditions for travel in South Australia 42 Braking and tow mass ratio requirements 11 Special conditions for travel in Victoria 43 Approved networks and mapped conditions 12 Appendix 1 – New South Wales Agricultural Vehicle Route Assessment 44 Dimension and pilot conditions for allowable night travel 14 Appendix 2 – Sugarcane harvester excluded areas Travel conditions 15 and approved roads 46 Warning device conditions 16 Appendix 3 – Sample list of common agricultural vehicle Pilot vehicles 18 conditions from Schedule 8 of the MDL Regulation 47 Escort vehicle requirements 21 Appendix 4 – Portable road side warning sign designs Special conditions for eligible cotton harvesters 22 for Queensland 52 Special conditions for travel in the Australian Capital Appendix 5 – Road Manager conditions 57 Territory 23 Appendix 6 – Braking performance test 58 2 National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice Operator’s Guide Introduction and preliminary information Purpose If travel is not allowed under the Notice This National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle and Combination If travel is not allowed under the Notice, access may be Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice Operator’s Guide (the possible under a Class 1 mass and/or dimension permit for Guide) complements the National Class 1 Agricultural Vehicle the agricultural vehicle or combination, subject to a granting of and Combination Mass and Dimension Exemption Notice consent by the relevant road manager/s.
    [Show full text]
  • Bridge & Culvert Restrictions for Category 2 Special Purpose Vehicles
    Bridge & Culvert Restrictions for Category 2 Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) - September 2021 Legend Structure ID – The unique structure number of each bridge or culvert on the state road network. Structure type – Structures may be a bridge or a culvert. Structure name – The name of the structure. Culverts may be unnamed. The same bridge name may apply to two structure IDs when they are separate structures on the left and right side of the same road. Road ID – The unique number of the state road on which the structure is located. Road name – The State Government name of the road. The name may differ from the local council name for a section of the road. Restriction – A ‘CANNOT CROSS’ restriction is a vulnerable structure that is highly unlikely to be approved for a single trip permit. A ‘SINGLE TRIP’ structure is a less vulnerable and cannot be crossed unless a single trip permit is issued for the class 2 SPV for the desired route across the structure. Region – The region that corresponds to the Main Roads district maps. Latitude – The latitude map coordinate for the structure. It can be used in combination with the longitude to locate the structure using GPS or mapping tools. The structure will be in the correct vicinity but may not be exactly where the latitude and longitude display it depending on the accuracy of the map or mapping tool used. Longitude – The longitude map coordinate for the structure. It can be used in combination with the latitude to locate the structure using GPS or mapping tools.
    [Show full text]
  • REBAR Bridges the Construction Gap for Houghton Highway Project
    Project Solutions Project: HoughtonHighway BridgeDuplication Products:ONEMESH® 500PLUS®REBAR REBARbridgestheconstructiongap for Houghton Highway project WhenBrisbanebasedprestressedprecastconcretecompanyCon-Tec Left: 500PLUS® REBAR placed in casting mold securedthecontracttosupplyreinforcedconcretegirdersforthenew ready for concreting. HoughtonHighwayBridge,OneSteelReinforcingprovidedsolutionstohelp Above: A total of 14000 LENTON® A2 couplers reducelabourandmeetprojectdemands. were used in the project. Each girder weighs approximately 82 tonnes and contain three Funded by the Queensland Government, the 2.7 kilometre, $315 million bridge tonnes of high tolerance N16 500PLUS® REBAR. duplication is located 35 metres east of the existing Houghton Highway Bridge, features three traffic lanes, a shared pedestrian/cycle path and a dedicated fishing platform. Connecting Brisbane to the Redcliffe Peninsula across Bramble Bay, construction commenced in February 2008 and is scheduled for completion mid 2011. Eric Capelli, Manager of Con-Tec Precast said, “In our 25 year history this is the single largest supply contract ever undertaken by Con-Tec. We have not had a project of this magnitude, longevity or quality demands. REBAR Build with OneSteelReinforcing “Upto30percentofthesteelreinforcing usedineachgirderisengineeredmesh bentintoaparticularshape.” Eric Capelli, Manager of Con-Tec Precast. Eric Capelli, Manager of Con-Tec Precast. “Since commencing the project, Con-Tec has received great support from OneSteel “OneSteel Reinforcing. During the
    [Show full text]
  • Putting Queenslanders First
    Queensland Queensland PUTTING QUEENSLANDERS FIRST State Platform 2017 STATE PLATFORM 2017 The Queensland Branch of the Australian Labor Party as carried at State Conference 28-29 July 2017 Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre Queensland AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY QUEENSLAND BRANCH Level One 16 Peel St South Brisbane PO Box 5032 West End Qld 4101 07 3844 8101 www.queenslandlabor.org Authorised by Evan Moorhead 16 Peel Street South Brisbane QLD 4101 on behalf of the Australian Labor Party 2 QUEENSLAND LABOR STATE PLATFORM 2017 Queensland CONTENTS Chapter 1 Enduring Labor Values............................................................................4 Chapter 2 A Strong Economy: creating jobs and opportunities for all ............ 7 Chapter 3 Learning for Life: investing in our people .........................................22 EDUCATION AND TRAINING ..................................................................................................23 VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ................................................................. 30 HIGHER EDUCATION ...................................................................................................................32 Chapter 4 Industrial Relations: making our work safe, fair and productive ..34 Chapter 5 Our environment our future .............................................................46 NATURE CONSERVATION AND HERITAGE PROTECTION ..................................... 49 NATURAL RESOURCES .............................................................................................................55
    [Show full text]