Have your say on future Beaudesert passenger rail line
A new double-track passenger rail line from Salisbury to Beaudesert is being investigated by the Bligh Government.
(PressZoom) - A new double-track passenger rail line from Salisbury to Beaudesert is being investigated by the Bligh Government.
Transport Minister Rachel Nolan said the Salisbury to Beaudesert Rail Corridor Study would plan a future passenger rail line to service areas where more people will live and work in the future.
“The proposed dedicated passenger rail line would generally follow the route of the existing interstate freight rail line down to Flagstone before connecting across to Beaudesert,” Ms Nolan said.
“Our current planning tells us this future passenger rail line would need to be built after 2026 to accommodate population growth but it makes good sense to plan now.
“Population growth is one of the key challenges facing south east Queensland and by planning ahead, we will be well placed to manage this future growth.
“Community feedback is an important part of the study so I encourage everyone to have their say on the planning done so far.”
Work to date on the study has identified a proposed rail alignment and station locations.
Local MPs Karen Struthers (Algester), John Mickel (Logan) and Judy Spence (Sunnybank) welcomed the study saying the line would have lifestyle and economic benefits for the area.
“The proposed passenger rail line would change the way residents move to, from and around the area,” Ms Struthers said.
“It would boost long-term economic growth in the area by better connecting people to goods, services, jobs and facilities.
“In addition, the line will help to take pressure off Beaudesert Road and Mt Lindesay Highway.”
Ms Nolan said a review of environmental factors, which includes the proposed rail alignment and station locations, is now available for the community to provide their feedback on.
“This is about our future and the way we will live and travel so it’s important people have a say on the proposed alignment and the proposed stations so feedback can be included in the draft impact assessment report,” she said.
“The community will have another opportunity to tell us what they think when the draft impact assessment report is released for public consultation later this year.”
The review of environmental factors can be viewed and downloaded at transport.qld.gov.au/salisburytobeaudesert.
Public consultation on the draft alignment for the Salisbury to Beaudesert Rail Corridor Study will commence from 27 September to 29 October 2010.
Community information displays will be held to give the community the opportunity to speak directly with the study team and ask questions.
A list of the public information sessions including dates, times and locations is available on the website at transport.qld.gov.au/salisburytobeaudesert and through the public hotline 1800 239 365.
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