Congestion busting milestone maps future for Coomera Connector
29 March 2019
A future
road alternative to the
M1 between the
Gold Coast and the Logan Motorway Interchange has been
mapped out after the third and final section of the
Coomera Connector
was gazetted.
Transport and Main
Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the Coomera Connector would provide
an important north-to-south
transport link for north Gold Coast
communities.
‘‘Since being elected in 2015, the Palaszczuk Government has prioritised
planning for the Coomera Connector,” Mr Bailey said.
“With more than 180,000 vehicles travelling on the M1 each day and
strong population growth on the northern Gold Coast, we need to plan for
the region’s future transport demands.
“We want people to spend more time at home with their family and friends
and less time in traffic, and that means responsibly planning now for
growing communities between
Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
“The Palaszczuk Government has secured $2.3 billion for M1 upgrades, two
happening now and two to follow immediately after, and we’re looking
beyond those to what future transport projects will be needed in that
part of the south east.
“We gazetted the Nerang to Coomera section in March 2016 and the Coomera
to Stapylton section was gazetted in May 2017.
“Now, the entire 45 kilometre Coomera Connector corridor – including the
final northern stretch to the Logan Motorway - has been officially
gazetted as a future state-controlled road.”
Mr Bailey said the Coomera Connector was important to alleviate future
congestion for M1 motorists.
‘‘There is a lot more work to do before this project comes to life,’’ Mr
Bailey said.
‘‘The community will continue to be involved in future stages of
planning for the corridor.
“Opportunities for consultation will be both in person at a series of
information sessions and online.
“Community members will be able to learn more about the project and
provide feedback using digital engagement tools such as collaborative
mapping.’’
Mr Bailey said the gazettal was part of the Palaszczuk Government’s
commitment to investing in transport infrastructure to support
population growth in the greater Gold Coast area.
“In the past two years, we have delivered the popular Gold Coast Light
Rail Stage 2 and duplicated the heavy
rail line between Helensvale and
Coomera,” Mr Bailey said.
“We are focusing on the next stage of
light
rail to Burleigh and the massive Cross River Rail project will mean
faster and more frequent trains on the Gold Coast line too.”
The Palaszczuk Government has committed $5 million to undertake
transport planning studies for the Loganholme to Nerang corridor.
All property owners directly impacted by the gazettal of the corridor
have been advised during the planning stage.
To help the community gain an appreciation of what the Coomera Connector
might look like in the future, TMR developed a short video which is
available on its website.
For more information about the Coomera Connector corridor, visit https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/coomeraconnector
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Source: Queensland Government - www.statements.qld.gov.au
Contact: Media contact: Toby Walker – 0439 347 875
External Links: https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/coomeraconnector
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