Summary of Actions & Recommended Captial Program Items

GIRTP: Transport for ’s Port City 125 summary of actions summaryINDUSTRIAL LAND Ind7 Complete a transport and service corridor study to Ra9 Investigate options for regrading the Aldoga Bank. Ind1 Complete master plan including corridors and identify a future road corridor and associated land Ra10 Identify current and future freight and passenger the provision of future transport infrastructure requirements through Aldoga precinct, from Port tasks by rail (particularly to GSDA Aldoga within the Aldoga precinct, and Yarwun Curtis Way to the precinct), identify major congestion points in corridors and assess technological opportunities precinct where appropriate. RAIL NETWORK & SERVICES Ind2 Complete a planning study to determine the to address the transport task. Ra1 Identify and preserve corridors for future rail spurs appropriate future road connection/s into the Ra11 Convene a high level standing committee to Fishermans Island Wharf and from the main line Aldoga precinct from Gladstone - Mt Larcom comprising State and local government bodies to a future Wiggins Island Wharf (and possibly other Road. responsible for the provision of all modes of nearby developments). Ensure integration with other Ind3 Complete a planning study to determine the transport to promote integrated rail transport existing and proposed transport infrastructure, land use, appropriate future rail connection/s into the solutions for major industry (i.e. Gladstone Rail environmental objectives and local planning objectives. Aldoga precinct from the North Coast Rail Line Transport Solutions Group). Ra2 Investigate a future rail fork line connection from the Ind4 Ensure future development within the Ra12 Investigate the potential for an additional future Moura Line to the North Coast Line. Gladstone State Development Area is consistent rail connection from the North Coast line to the with transport planning and development Ra3 Investigate a future rail connection from Reg Tanna proposed Spur line into Aldoga precinct. control policies contained in Gladstone State Coal Terminal (RGTCT) balloon loop to Powerhouse Ra13 Develop a corridor Direction Proposal which will Development Area Development Scheme and loop. provide a vision for enhancing the relationship local Planning Schemes as well as relevant Ra4 Investigate future rail access from the existing QCL line between utilisation and ongoing development of Federal, state & local environmental & to Fishermans Landing Wharf. the North Coast Line, consistent with the Rail planning statues, plans & policies. (eg in Network Strategy. Ra5 Consider the future expansion and operating needs of relation to cultural heritage values) Ra14 Determine the suitability of rail corridors within the Rail Yards in relation to adjacent road the region for non-rail transport and Ind5 Consider any impacts of future major industrial transport infrastructure. projects within the Yarwun precinct on the communication purposes and promote all suitable Ra6 Consider the impact of any future standard gauge/high exisiting road, rail and miscellaneous transport opportunities without compromising the safety speed rail link to Gladstone on rail corridor planning in infrastructure networks. and the integrity of rail operations. the region (i.e. the impact on existing rail corridors or Ind6 Complete detailed engineering and cost PORT & MARINE the need for a new rail corridor). analysis of supporting port infrastructure (ie. PM1 Plan and provide infrastructure at the Port, in dredging, wharf development, reclamation) Ra7 Investigate suitable location and consider land accordance with the Gladstone Port Authority and infrastructure for corridor development requirements for a marshalling yard and cut-out roads Strategic Plan. to Aldoga and Yarwun precincts. between Mt Miller and . Ra8 Review Gladstone railway station passenger infrastructure. PM2 Investigate additional road linkages within Gladstone- Road as a future freight Ro13 Undertake road safety audits for roads, as Auckland Point in order to link the port to the route. required. proposed Port Access Road. Ro5 Undertake a transport and services corridor Ro14 Maintain and improve road safety standards PM3 Plan and provide maritime infrastructure in study to determine the upgrade requirements that are responsive to specific local needs (eg accordance with the ’s for Calliope - Road. encourage the use of speed awareness devices Maritime Capital Investment Plan. near schools). PM4 Ensure continued implementation of the Ro6 Investigate the need to review the position of Queensland Coastal Contingency Action Plan the carriageway within the proposed corridor Ro15 Maintain road signage in accordance with local/ for the future alternate Port Access Road (including REEFPLAN and GPA Oil Spill State standards. between Auckland Street and Hanson Road Contingency Plan) for oil spill events AVIATION impacting on the . from the southern to the northern side of the PM5 Ensure continued implementation of the rail line. Av1 Preserve appropriate options for the maximum utilisation of the existing airport site (e.g. Gladstone Port Authority’s environmental Ro7 Investigate the potential to extend the future runway extensions, air space control) in monitoring and enhancement programs alternate Port Access Road west along the accordance with the Gladstone Calliope PM6 Improve Gladstone Port price and service northern side of the rail corridor to Aerodrome Board’s Master Plan. competitiveness & consider new technologies Callemondah, in order to relieve heavy vehicle to help attract industry to the region, in impact on the local road network (in particular Av2 Preserve land and airspace at Kangaroo Island accordance with the Gladstone Port Strategic the and Hanson Road). for a future airport and consider future access Plan. requirements. Ro8 Assess the recommendations of the Gladstone Av3 Undertake, as required, environmental ROAD NETWORK Area Road Freight Study (1998) with respect to the movement of hazardous goods and freight assessments at Kangaroo Island for possible Ro1 Undertake a transport and services corridor and the identification of preferred freight and future airport and future access requirements study to identify a future road corridor hazardous goods routes. and, if required, in conjunction with and associated land requirements, from consideration of alternative sites. Callemondah through Mt Miller to Yarwun Ro9 Preserve future transport corridors, as appropriate. Av4 Improve air services to/from Gladstone (e.g. (i.e. ‘Mt Miller Road’). encourage use of Gladstone airport for Ro2 Undertake a planning study to identify Ro10 Complete a transport and service corridor specialised freight such as high value industrial upgrading options for Landing Road, including study to indentify a future road corridor and products which need to reach their destination the link to Fishermans Landing Wharf. associated land requirements through GSDA quickly) Aldoga precinct, from Way to the Ro3 Assess priorities and timings for the Bruce Highway development of the various components of the road network servicing the Gladstone State Ro11 Develop and recommend proposals for an Development Area (e.g. the future Mt Miller appropriate funding strategy for upgrading and Road versus duplication of Hanson Road; the improving the road network. viability of Calliope-Targinnie Road). Ro12 Maintain and improve standards for the Ro4 Review the proposal to extend Glenlyon economic life of the road in accordance with Road as opposed to upgrading the existing State and local asset management policies and program. GIRTP: Transport for Queensland’s Port City 127 PASSENGER & PUBLIC TRANSPORT PT10 Maintain and improve levels of punctuality and development applications, support good urban PT1 Establish a public transport consultative reliability for buses through the Commercial design and take account of integrated regional committee for the Gladstone region to identify Service Contracts with bus operators. transport planning principles (e.g. as contained in opportunities for improving passenger transport “Shaping Up” Guidelines, “Queensland Streets” in the region in the short and long terms. PT11 Provide public transport services by buses that and AMCORD. achieve value for money and affordable fares PT2 Investigate the need for and viability of improved through the Commercial Service Contracts with CM2 Investigate opportunities to integrate and improve scheduled bus services to Boyne Island/Tannum bus operators. passenger transfers between modes. (e.g. taxi Sands. services and flight arrivals at the Gladstone PT12 Promote and distribute information on public PT3 Investigate the need for and viability of improved airport, bus services and ferry terminals). transport (eg ensure bus timetable information is public transport (including bus or rail services, CM3 Investigate possible site/s for a future multi-modal readily available to passengers; establish public or a combined of both) to major employment container terminal. transport information displays at libraries and generators (eg major industry, especially GSDA CM4 Investigate future planning and funding of grade- council offices) Aldoga & Yarwun precincts, shopping centres, separated rail/road crossings to minimise the risk etc). The proposed Gladstone Growth Study PT13 Undertake a mobility/accessibility study and of collision and traffic delays. should be used as the basis for assessing the audit community transport and its interaction CM5 For new major industry locating in the region, configuration of passenger and public commuter with other passenger transport in the Gladstone continue to fully assess the impact of moving services. region. freight, especially by road. PT4 Ensure that safe and direct walking/cycling PT14 Encourage the development of community-based CM6 For new major industry locating in the region, pathways are provided to/from public transport car-pooling, where appropriate (eg in the Boyne continue to fully assess the impact of moving through development assessment undertaken Island area). hazardous goods, especially by road. under local Planning Schemes. PT15 Investigate the need for, & feasibility of, a new CM7 Identify and consider any outstanding matters PT5 Undertake an audit of bus stop infrastructure to integrated bus/rail transit centre. associated with the movement of hazardous goods support accessibility to buses (eg design of street within the Gladstone urban area in the light of PT16 In the Gladstone planning scheme & in the and kerb for wheelchairs). existing and anticipated transport patterns and the assessment of development applications, support proposed future transport network. PT6 Undertake an audit of bus stop infrastructure to the provision of accessable public transport CM8 Co-ordinate the provision of services (eg. water, enhance bus passenger comfort and safety and infrastructure & signage especially at major sewerage, gas, electricity and security (eg design and provision of bus shelters, shopping centres. telecommunications) within road reserves to lighting and visibility of bus stops, shade areas). PT17 Investigate the feasibility & viability of a new ensure future road upgrading does not impact on PT7 Establish new bus Commercial Service Contracts passenger transport link to the Gladstone State those services. and set service levels to be met by bus operators Development Area especially Aldoga precinct. CM9 Consider the interaction of miscellaneous as part of service delivery contracts. transport infrastructure (eg. pipeline and PT8 Review existing scheduled bus routes through the CROSS-MODAL ISSUES conveyor) on other transport networks, where appropriate. Commercial Service Contracts with bus operators. CM1 In the Gladstone Planning Scheme and Calliope CM10 Consider car parking issues in Gladstone Planning PT9 Promote a fully accessible bus fleet through the Planning Scheme and State Development Area Scheme and the assessment of development Commercial Service Contracts with bus operators. Development Scheme and in the assessment of applications.

GIRTP: Transport for Queensland’s Port City 128 CM11 Undertake consultation with representatives WALKING of central business commercial operators to Wk1 Map and assess existing pedestrian networks develop and rationalise off-street car parking in around major nodes (eg shopping centres), the central city area and to improve acessibility through local Planning Schemes. and optimise useage of exisiting car parking facilities. Wk2 Design the local road network to consider the CYCLING movement and safety of pedestrians, in line with appropriate standards and guidelines. Cyc1 Update the existing regional cycle plan for the Wk3 Ensure that new walkways and pedestrian paths Gladstone region and prioritise and cost the consider space requirements for wheelchairs future network. and prams, where appropriate. Cyc2 Plan and design cycling infrastructure in Wk4 Publish a guide to local walking and cycling accordance with standards and guidelines and trails and destinations. ensure design of new cycle ways considers space requirements for wheelchairs, where Wk5 Undertake environmental design of pedestrian appropriate. infrastructure to help prevent crime and to enhance personal safety including appropriate Cyc3 Design the major road network to accommodate sign posting to indicate conditions of use (eg cycle movements where appropriate. shared cycles/walking track). Cyc4 Promote cycling & cycle safety, as part of a Statewide initiative. Cyc5 Publish a guide to local walking and cycling trails and destinations. Cyc6 Undertake environmental design of cycling infrastructure and facilities to help prevent crime Cyc7 Examine the potential for carrying cycles on the local public transport system.

GIRTP: Transport for Queensland’s Port City 129 summaryrecommended capital program INDUSTRIAL LAND PORT & MARINE PASSENGER & PUBLIC TRANSPORT

C-Ind1 Design and construct transport C-PM1 Provide capital works, including wharves, C-PT1 Upgrade facilities at the existing long- infrastructure within the Aldoga precinct. stockpiles, dredging, conveyors etc., at distance coach terminal. Gladstone Port, in accordance with the C-Ind2 Provide the required road connection/s into C-PT2 Introduce a fully accessible bus fleet. Gladstone Port Authority Strategic Plan. the Aldoga precinct from the Gladstone - C-PT3 Kerbside infrastructure to support Mt Larcom Road. C-PM2 Provide additional road linkages within accessibility to buses. Auckland Point to link the proposed Port C-Ind3 Provide the required rail connection/s into Access Road, as required. C-PT4 Kerbside infrastructure for buses to improve the Aldoga precinct from the North Coast passenger comfort, safety and security. Rail Line, as required as industry develops. C-PM3 Extension of Fishermans Landing Road on strategic port land to serve Fishermans C-PT5 Introduce electronic ticketing for buses. C-Ind4 Provide supporting Port infrastructure (ie Landing Wharf. dredging, wharf development, reclamation) C-PT6 Introduce clock-face timetabling for buses. and infrastructure for corridor development C-PM4 Provide road on strategic port land to new C-PT7 Ongoing development of bus service & to Aldoga and Yarwun precincts. (6) Wiggins Island Wharf. kerbside infrastructure. C-PM5 Implement the Queensland Maritime Capital Investment Plan. CYCLING

RAIL NETWORK & SERVICES C-Cyc1 Extend the existing cycle network in AVIATION accordance with the regional cycle plan. C-Ra1 Design and construct a) additional rail spur to Fishermans C-Av1 Upgrade existing airport as usage C-Cyc2 Provide secure cycle parking and end of trip Landing Wharf increases. facilities at major destinations. b) a rail spur from the main line to a future C-Av2 Upgrade runway at existing airport as Wiggins Island Wharf (and possibly other usage increases. WALKING nearby developments) C-Wk1 Augment the existing pedestrian network C-Ra2 Parana QAL Connection. around major nodes to improve accessibility. C-Ra3 Northern connection - Moura Line to North C-Wk2 Provide lighting and shelter, as appropriate, Coast Line. on major pedestrian routes and at key intersections. C-Ra4 Departure and cut-off roads between Calliope River and Mt Miller.

GIRTP: Transport for Queensland’s Port City 131 ROAD NETWORK

C-Ro1 Callemondah to Yarwun Road (Mt Miller C-Ro10 Glenlyon Road to Gladstone - Benaraby C-Ro21 Callemondah rail overbridge. Road) - Stage 1: Red Rover Road to Reid Road Link (Kirkwood Road extension). (new construction) Road. (new construction) (new construction) C-Ro22 Coronation Drive, Tannum Sands. C-Ro2 Callemondah to Yarwun (Mt Miller Road) C-Ro11 Gladstone - Benaraby Road to four lanes (new construction) - Stage 2: Reid Road to Aldoga precinct. between the Glenlyon Road extension and C-Ro23 Coronation Drive, Tannum Sands/Boyne (new construction) the Boyne Island Road intersection (2.5 km). Island including Boyne Island Bridge. C-Ro3 Hanson Road duplication - Stage 1: Gibson C-Ro12 Four-laning of the last two-lane section of (new construction) Street - Blain Drive; Blain Drive - Red Phillip Street. C-Ro24 Boyne Island Road. Rover Road & Red Rover Road - Power C-Ro13 Glenlyon Road to four lanes between Tank Station access. C-Ro25 Gladstone - Mount Larcom Road overtaking Street and Derby Street (1 km) - includes lanes C-Ro4 Hanson Road duplication - Stage 2: Power intersection upgradings at Tank & Derby Station access - Gladstone-Mount Larcom Streets. C-Ro26 Gladstone - Benaraby Road shoulder Road intersection & Gladstone-Mount widening and overtaking lanes (Gladstone - C-Ro14 A new two-lane section of Kirkwood Road Larcom Road intersection - Aldoga ) from the Dawson Highway to the Glenlyon precinct. Road extension - Stage 1: middle part of C-Ro5 Gladstone-Mount Larcom Road new road. intersection. C-Ro15 A new two-lane section of Kirkwood Road C-Ro6 Link Road from Hanson Road to Mt Miller from Dawson Highway to the Glenlyon Road Road. extension - Stage 2: balance of new road.

C-Ro7 Landing Road upgrade - Stage 1: widen & C-Ro16 Port Access Road. (new construction) strenghten Gladstone-Mount Larcom Road C-Ro17 Calliope - Targinnie Road upgrade Stage1: to QCL. upgrade to two-lane bitumen standard.

C-Ro8 Landing Road upgrade - Stage 2: widen & C-Ro18 Calliope - Targinnie Road upgrade Stage2: strengthen QCL to Forest Road. Upgrade & overlay strengthening to meet C-Ro9 A new two-lane extension of Glenlyon industrial traffic demand. Road from Dalrymple Road to the southern C-Ro19 Upgrade Dawson Highway to four lanes - intersection with the Gladstone-Benaraby Stage 1: Breslin Street - Blain Drive and Road (Glenlyon Road Extension - 8 km) Brifney roundabout to Chapman Drive. or Upgrading of the existing Gladstone Benaraby Road from Kirkwood Road to C-Ro20 Upgrade Dawson Highway to four lanes - Ten Mile Creek to four lanes. Stage 2: Chapman Drive to Kirkwood Road. (new construction)

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