Project Transapex

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Project Transapex

• David Stewart
• March 2006

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Agenda

• TransApex Overview
• Update
• Conclusions
• Questions

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Project TransApex overview

• Ensure Brisbane has an effective orbital road
  system to move people and goods effectively
• TransApex
• provides new river crossings
• direct access to Port and Airport
• removes traffic from CBD and inner suburbs
• directly connects existing motorways and major
  arterial roads and reduces burden on many
  arterial roads
• provides alternative cross-city routes
• enhancement opportunities for public transport
  and for urban renewal opportunities
• 4B investment with around 3B to be raised
  through a user pays system

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• What is TransApex?
• North-South Bypass Tunnel - 2009
• Airport Link - 2012
• Hale Street Link - 2010
• Northern Link -2016
• East-West Link after 2026

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Arterial Road reductions with TransApex

• Lutwyche Rd -30
• Sandgate Rd -40
• Milton Rd -40
• Coronation Drive -50
• Kingsford Smith Drive -5
• Captain Cook Bridge -15
• William Jolly Bridge -35

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North-South Bypass Tunnel
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Project Scope

• Two separate tunnels
• Approximately 5km long
• Connections to existing freeways and arterials
• ME systems including ventilation, lighting, fire
  protection, communications and security
• Traffic Control Centre
• Traffic management facilities
• E-toll facilities

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Preferred Proponent

• RiverCity Motorway
• Leighton Contractors
• Baulderstone Hornibrook
• Bilfinger Berger Concessions
• ABN AMRO

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Airport Link
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Detailed Feasibility Study

• Jointly funded by Queensland Government and
  Brisbane City Council Detailed Feasibility Study
• 12 month Study
• Three Key Phases

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Airport Link
Preliminary concept design

• March 2006
• Proposed route
• Possible location and design of connections at
  Kedron and Toombul
• Bowen Hills connection expected to be ready for
  consultation in May 2006

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Toombul
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Kedron
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Other Studies

• Northern Busway (Translink)
• Inner Northern Regeneration Precinct (OUM)

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The Study Process
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Hale Street Bridge
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Hale Street Bridge

• The Hale Street Link is an important cross-river
  connection between the suburbs of Milton and
  South Brisbane
• A cross-river connection that services above
  suburbs
• Hale Street supports developments planned in
  Montague Road, access to the Cultural precinct,
  Southbank and improves access into the western
  gateway of the City
• About 300m long
• Open 2010 - Traffic 35,000 in 2026
• Capex 200 mill

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Hale Street 3D Animations
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The way forward

• Engineering options to resolve pedestrian
  (covered walkway), cycle and traffic movement
  issues
• Community and key stakeholder consultation
• IAS and Business Case interim findings in April
  2006.
• A decision will then be made by Council whether
  to proceed or not.
• A Draft IAS would likely be issued in mid 2006.
  Following a consultation period the Final IAS
  would then be subject to Councils decision to
  approve.
• If approved construction commences in 2007.

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Northern Link
Project TransApex and
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Northern Link
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Conclusions

• Brisbane is growing rapidly and is constrained by
  its current infrastructure
• TransApex delivers a regionally significant road
  and freight network that will promote economic
  and social well-being

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Green Bridge Project
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Green Bridge
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Green Bridge
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Green Bridge
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Questions?
Questions?
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