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Queensland Times --> Dilapidated transit centre to be put up for sale $

QuoteTHE state government is putting the dilapidated Ipswich Transit Centre up for sale a decade after it was all but destroyed by flood waters.

The five parcels of land which make up the transit centre site were listed as surplus on the Government Land Register in the middle of March by the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Assets are registered as surplus on the register for a minimum of 30 days so other government departments can decide whether to scoop them up. ...

^ Not being too familiar with exactly what purpose this place serves, is there any reason DTMR should be keeping it?

Hasn't been used since 2011 floods.  Not good for much at all.  Best sold off.

I think there should be better connectivity between Ipswich and Toowoomba, and in the short term that would be by coaches.  However, that does not require this eyesore.  Bell Street has enough capacity to cater to any improved bus services further west.

^ why not just extend some 539s to Toowoomba?

Was just thinking about the operation of Ipswich<->Rosewood. Is there any good operational reason you wouldn't just terminate every second Ipswich train at Rosewood instead of running a shuttle?

There could be other reasons, but because most of the platforms can only accommodate 3 car trains, and it wouldn't be ideal having 3 car trains run all the way to the city. In saying that, they do have peak hour services from rosewood into the city and beyond so I'm not sure what they do about that (making people only sit in the first 3 cars?). Others may know

They used to lock them off.  Haven't been out there lately due to my travel restrictions at present.

For a point of interest the longest run on the Citytrain is the 4.15am out of Rosewood.  Through to Central, departs Central 5.37am arrives at Nambour 8.02am. Rosewood starter at 3.16pm runs through to Kippa-Ring as well.  Rosewood starter at 4.45am runs through to Caboolture.  Rest are shuttles.

Having the trains as a shuttle I think is more efficient in terms of crewing etc. as well.  The Rosewood shuttle works well.  In fact it is the most reliable line in terms of OTR, but that is no great surprise I guess.

Quote from: ozbob on April 28, 2021, 13:04:35 PM
Hasn't been used since 2011 floods.  Not good for much at all.  Best sold off.

Ipswich First --> Community provides positive suggestions for old Ipswich Transit Centre

Queensland Times --> Cost to tear down derelict transit centre a mystery $

QuoteTHE state government says it won't know much it will cost to tear down the derelict Ipswich Transit Centre until demolition works are completed.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads will put the abandoned site up for sale later this year after other government agencies decided against acquiring the land in the heart of the CBD.

Demolition works are expected to be finished by the end of June. ...

Problem seems to be for Ipswich, whilst it's certainly a BOOOOM region, the CBD is pretty flatline.....councils likely have the best planning to address with private sector investment, but they must make it worth their while!   

Couriermail Ipswich --> How Queensland's fastest-growing city Ipswich is keeping up with huge population growth $

QuoteIpswich City Council is doling out about 150 new bins a week to new residents, with the flood of thousands of fresh arrivals a year putting a serious strain on the organisation's resources.

The city's population is expanding faster than any other in Queensland and it is set to more than double to hit 550,000 by 2041.

About 70 per cent of that growth will happen in the corridor between Ipswich Central and Springfield. ...

No new rail projects until 2025

https://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=4767.msg252062.msg#252062

Quote from: verbatim9 on October 24, 2021, 19:20:11 PM
No new rail projects until 2025

That is not news. State govt has made it pretty clear in every piece of literature that they won't start on any other rail project until CRR is complete. Not sure why you're posting that statement in such a way

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Transport infrastructure top of Ipswich wish list for SEQ City Deal

https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/transport-infrastructure-top-of-ipswich-wish-list-for-seq-city-deal/

Some photographs around Ipswich station and through to Thomas St station.

Still single line working west from Ipswich to Karrabin.  Track is single past the site of the embankment collapse in the February 2022 weather events. Photographs show a new wall being built further out from the original alignment.  Track slewed south.



















































Photographs R Dow 27th April 2022

Queensland Parliament E-Petition

FIX COLLEGES CROSSING RIVER CROSSING

Response > https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Work-of-the-Assembly/Petitions/Petition-Details?id=3770

Ipswich Landslide Inspection. John Coyle video.

https://twitter.com/railbotforum/status/1614381617795207169

Ipswich Tribune --> City pushes for rail corridor $

QuoteA POWERFUL delegation from Ipswich has returned from Canberra with high hopes the Ipswich to Springfield rail corridor will progress.

Representatives from Sekisui House, Multicultural Australia, Ipswich Show Society and Ipswich City Council including Deputy Mayor Jacob Madsen and fellow Division 1 Councillor Sheila Ireland, advocated for Federal Government support and investment for the rail corridor at Springfield to expand and connect to Ipswich Central.

Cr Madsen said the talks with key government stakeholders were well received.

"The benefit of a mass transport solution such as rail to our local government area would be taking the strain off our local road network as our city rapidly expands," Cr Madsen said. ...

Heading out to Rosewood today for a look at the recovery works west of Ipswich.

https://twitter.com/ozbob13/status/1649228521221550080

Safer speed limits for the Ipswich city centre

> https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/safer-speed-limits-for-the-ipswich-city-centre/

QuoteIpswich City Council and the Department of Transport and Main Roads are reducing speed limits in the Ipswich city centre to create safer journeys for motorists, bike riders and pedestrians.

Transport and Main Roads will from 10 May 2023 reduce speed limits from 60km/h to 40km/h along Brisbane Street, Limestone Street and East Street.

At the same time, Ipswich City Council will also lower the speed limits from 60km/h and 50km/h to 40km/h on key council-controlled streets within the city centre.

"Ipswich's city centre has grown steadily in recent years, with more people enjoying our cafes, restaurants, boutique shops and attractions," Ipswich City Council Chief Executive Officer Sonia Cooper said. ...

Ipswich Tribune --> SEQ City deal confirms key projects $

QuoteFUNDING for a study into the Ipswich to Springfield (I2S) rail line and the Brisbane Valley Highway safety upgrades have been confirmed in the SEQ City Deal Implementation Plan.

The plan was released last week by the Federal and State governments and the SEQ Council of Mayors following years of negotiations.

It includes a $10 million preliminary evaluation of the I2S public transport corridor, with an options analysis to be completed by late 2024.

Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann and Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding welcomed the Plan's renewed commitment to funding for the I2S rail line.

Mr Neumann said the I2S rail line was the Ipswich region's highest priority infrastructure project. ...

Queensland Rail New temporary footbridge for Herbert Street in Ipswich open

29/01/2024
Queensland Rail is pleased to announce the temporary overpass at Sadliers Crossing is open to the community after being successfully installed.

PLEASE ATTRIBUTE TO QUEENSLAND RAIL HEAD OF SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND NEIL BACKER:

A team of 20 Queensland Rail structures workers, engineers and contractors fitted the bridge during a planned track closure over the weekend of the 20-21 January with finishing works completed on Monday 29 January.

We know how important this is to Ipswich locals and with the temporary pedestrian overpass in place, that cross rail connection has been restored.

We are continuing to progress the design for a new, permanent bridge that meets modern standards, including the required accessibility standards.

The new bridge will provide an active transport corridor for pedestrians, cyclists, and people with mobility devices, and include a single, trafficable lane for vehicle access during an emergency.

ENDS

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Bell street is still an uncomfortable place to wait for a bus - nice to see something happening

ICC: Progress on council's largest ever road upgrade

https://www.ipswichfirst.com.au/progress-on-councils-largest-ever-road-upgrade/

"The upgrade of Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial in Springfield Central is the largest road upgrade in council's history, duplicating both roads from two to four lanes to meet increasing growth. ... "

Couriermail --> Ipswich mayor Teresa Harding calls for federal, state government investment $

QuoteIpswich mayor Teresa Harding has called for more federal and state government cash for infrastructure after a new report revealed 1600-plus people moved in during the first quarter of 2024.

The latest council planning and regulatory services quarterly report, released this week, found the city's population had hit a new high 254,093, an increase of 0.7 per cent on the final figure for 2023.

"Growth in our eastern suburbs continues to deliver, with Ripley our fastest-growing suburb, welcoming 395 new residents and 129 new dwellings over the quarter," Ms Harding said.

"Redbank Plains, South Ripley, Spring Mountain, Brookwater and Collingwood Park round out the top growth suburbs this quarter."

Ms Harding said Ipswich was one of the fastest-growing cities in Queensland. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1786532013660623055

Couriermail --> Ipswich City Council says 'we can't wait' for critical infrastructure investment as population set to double and traffic system on track to 'fail' $

QuoteIpswich commuters are being warned their traffic system is on track to "fail" as the population is set to double and critical infrastructure investment lags.

The warning comes from Ipswich City Council which says it consistently receives "far less than its fair share" in state and federal infrastructure funding as tens of thousands more vehicles are expected on Ipswich roads.

'We Can't Wait' is a community-led campaign outlining the opportunities and risks Ipswich faces with its population expected to balloon to 533,000 by 2046.

The campaign calls on commitments to a public transport solution between Ipswich and Springfield, upgrades to the developing choke points and dangerous spots on the Cunningham and Warrego Highways and Planning work to begin on a second inner city river crossing.

Mayor Teresa Harding says figures from the Queensland Government's Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 'spelled out the shortfall' her city faces.

"It is time that changed ... without significant, urgent infrastructure investment, travel times in our city will explode, and excessive congestion will cost the Queensland economy more than $1 billion," she said. ...

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Quote from: ozbob on July 09, 2024, 02:36:45 AMCouriermail --> Ipswich City Council says 'we can't wait' for critical infrastructure investment as population set to double and traffic system on track to 'fail' $

QuoteIpswich commuters are being warned their traffic system is on track to "fail" as the population is set to double and critical infrastructure investment lags.

The warning comes from Ipswich City Council which says it consistently receives "far less than its fair share" in state and federal infrastructure funding as tens of thousands more vehicles are expected on Ipswich roads.

'We Can't Wait' is a community-led campaign outlining the opportunities and risks Ipswich faces with its population expected to balloon to 533,000 by 2046.

The campaign calls on commitments to a public transport solution between Ipswich and Springfield, upgrades to the developing choke points and dangerous spots on the Cunningham and Warrego Highways and Planning work to begin on a second inner city river crossing.

Mayor Teresa Harding says figures from the Queensland Government's Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) 'spelled out the shortfall' her city faces.

"It is time that changed ... without significant, urgent infrastructure investment, travel times in our city will explode, and excessive congestion will cost the Queensland economy more than $1 billion," she said. ...

https://x.com/ozbob13/status/1810353052152701262

this call for more BAU will just make our transport ills worse!

Ipswich Tribune --> Roads, rail infrastructure cash now, says mayor $

QuoteTHE Ipswich Mayor says the city will soon grind to a halt without critical government cash to fix what she says is a transport network unfit for purpose.

Mayor Teresa Harding said Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) data showed Ipswich will get just $198 million over the next four years, while Logan will receive more than $1 billion and Brisbane more than $3 billion. ...

'We can't wait' is an Ipswich City Council initiative that aims to amplify the voices of Ipswich residents. It emphasises the urgent need for investment in our roads and public transport, ahead of the State election in October 2024. Without this critical support, our city faces increasing congestion, reduced business productivity, failing road systems and a declining quality of life.

https://wecantwait.com.au

Couriermail --> New 60km/h speed limit for Bremer River Bridge, Warrego Hwy after cracks found $

QuoteLoad restrictions for trucks, reduced speed limits and travel conditions have been slapped on motorists using a major Ipswich bridge after serious cracking was found.

The Department of Transport and Main Roads identified a number of fatigue cracks in welds and also brittle steel in the westbound Bremer River Bridge on the Warrego Hwy.

The cracks on the steel girder bridge, opened in 1958, were likely caused by many years of heavy loads carried across it. ...

^ the 60 km/h speed limit has already been in place for several months. Not sure how this is "news". CM seems to be a bit behind lately.

Ipswich News 22 August 2024 page 3

I reckon Yamanto itself is pretty easy but anything further north is going to be a big pain.

Also note that the study corridor isn't exactly the old Dugandan corridor. It follows the Bremer river more - skyrail it maybe?

The problem with going to Yamanto and no further is that you would have to assume it is much more strongly connected to Ipswich than to Brisbane.

Get the trains to Ripley and then a properly frequent bus link between Ripley and Ipswich Central and the rail extension will make sense in decades to come, but I think I'm coming around to agreeing that it's not a priority right now.