LET’S CUT CONGESTION BY SENDING NEW ROAD AND RAIL UNDERGROUND

An update from Cr Andrew Wines of the Enoggera Ward

My team and I are strongly committed to tackling congestion in Brisbane. That’s why we undertook a major study into transport solutions for your area.

Our North West Transport Network study, funded by the Federal Government, developed a range of innovative road, rail, bus and active transport solutions that would get Brisbane’s north moving. To read Council’s business case visit brisbane.qld.gov.au and search for ‘North west transport network’

Critically, this investigation found any road and rail solutions must go underground – just like they’re building in Sydney and Melbourne - because of significant community and environmental concerns.

Unfortunately, State Transport Minister Mark Bailey has repeatedly refused to rule out above-ground options through a long-preserved tract of bushland known as the North West Transport Corridor.

The corridor originates near Gympie Road and Strathpine Station and continues south through Bridgeman Downs, McDowall, and Everton Park, to connect with Alderley Station and Shand Street in Alderley.

Speaking on ABC Radio, Minister Bailey said “clearly there needs to be a rail solution through there …” (8 March 2023) All levels of government must work together to tackle congestion but new road or rail solutions in your area must go underground.

Council is committed to preserving bushland and know its importance to our community.

The Lord Mayor and our team are asking for your help to ensure the State Government does not build road or rail on the surface of this corridor by joining our campaign. Please join us in speaking up to:

• Cut congestion by sending new road and rail underground

• Save bushland and rule out an aboveground railway or road.

Scan the QR code to find out more and register your support.