Qld Govt commits over $500m to pave the way for Brisbane's Cross River Rail 

1 min read
Kerri McGrath   |   June 14, 2016

Over the next eight years the Palaszczuk Government will invest $634m to fund QLD's proposed Cross River Rail in Brisbane - have a look here to see on what's entailed. 

Investing in a world-class European Train Control System (ETCS) is the first step in paving the way for this essential infrastructure project. 

Adoption of the ETCS is subject to final approvals, but it is set to increase inner-city rail capacity by 20%. The system will allow an extra 12,000 people through the CBD each peak period, and an extra 21 million commuters to move through the CBD by rail each year. 

The signaling system to be installed between Milton and Northgate stations will support 120 jobs per year over the eight-year implementation period. 

CRR.jpgArtist's impression of proposed Cross River Rail. Source:Brisbane Development

The State government are investing $50m in the next financial year to establish a Cross River Rail Delivery Authority to oversee the final planning and delivery of the project.

The Authority will be able to commence early works on the project, including gaining environmental impact approvals, scoping of value share opportunities and commencing appropriate procurement activities. 

The State Government will consider further contributions to the project after the independent infrastructure advisor, Building Queensland, presents final recommendations and the business case.

Once finalised, the business case for Cross River Rail will be provided to Infrastructure Australia in a bid for funding from the Federal Government. 

Stay tuned for updates on QLD's number one infrastructure project. 

Source: QLD Govt

 
Kerri McGrath
Kerri McGrath
Kerri is a content specialist with Felix (formerly PlantMiner) and the first point of contact for the company. Her hobbies include breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tell us your thoughts by leaving a comment here:

Related Articles

Projects
Brisbane City Council unveils $3bn 2016-17 Budget

Last week Brisbane Lord Mayer Graham Quirk unveiled the Brisbane City Council's $3b Budget for 2016-17 and a large chunk of funding, $781.7m to be exact, is going towards tackling conjestion.

Projects
Brisbane's second largest demolition project underway for Cross River Rail

More works are underway to complete the $5.4 billion Cross River Rail project in Queensland, with the beginning of demolition works on the Landcentre building and former South Brisbane Dental Hospital in Woolloongabba.

Projects
Congestion-busting road works set for Brisbane's north with $80m investment

Motorists travelling across Brisbane’s north will soon experience less congestion and quicker travel times with an $80 million investment to fund congestion busting projects across the region.

Get the latest project news

Formerly known as the PlantMiner blog, Felix Project News is Australia's top 10 Construction blog. Join thousands of construction and mining pros getting the best content right in their inbox.
  • updates on Australia's pipeline of state and federal projects
  • fresh contract awards from major contractors and builders

If you're looking to contact us about other matters, please contact us.

Select your preferred email frequency
Which best describes you?
Please Select*
  • Please Select*
  • I hire plant, equipment or subcontractors
  • I supply plant, equipment or subcontracting trades
  • Both
  • Other

By submitting this form you agree with the T&Cs and Privacy Policy and you consent to allow Felix to store and process the personal information submitted above to facilitate your request.