State Infrastructure Plan - QLD

[techblitz]

funded mostly from the private sector and federal government.
35 billion? 4 years? 

[ozbob]

Media Release
JOINT STATEMENT

Premier and Minister for the Arts
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Deputy Premier, Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister for Trade and Investment
The Honourable Jackie Trad

Palaszczuk Government's vision for Queensland's infrastructure released

The Palaszczuk Government today released Queensland's first State Infrastructure Plan in more than three years and announced the establishment of a new State Infrastructure Fund, with an injection of $500 million, to build the infrastructure needed to grow the economy and support more than 1,000 jobs now for Queenslanders.

The long-term State Infrastructure Plan also outlines significant reforms to the way Queensland plans, prioritises and invests in infrastructure, and follows the establishment of Building Queensland as an independent infrastructure advisor to government and Market Led Proposals to encourage new private sector investment.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the State Infrastructure Fund included an initial investment of $500 million to deliver major projects across the state that will grow jobs, productivity and the economy, including in regional areas.

The Premier said $300 million of the State Infrastructure Fund would be invested in seven critical road and rail upgrades, to help boost capacity and reliability:

    Ipswich Motorway Upgrade, Stage 1 Darra to Rocklea
    Pacific Motorway-Gateway Motorway Merge Upgrade (southbound lanes)
    North Coast Line Capacity Improvement Project
    Dawson Highway (Gladstone – Biloela) timber bridge replacement package
    Rockhampton Road Train Access, Stage 1
    Kawana and Nicklin Way – Sunshine Coast University Hospital intersection upgrades package
    Riverway Drive duplication, Townsville (Gollogly Lane – Allambie Lane).

"I made a commitment as Opposition leader to ensure that Queensland once again had a state-wide infrastructure plan, and today we deliver it," Ms Palaszczuk said

"Our initial injection of funds will also target projects that have a clear community need and will help address important regional and economic priorities, including jobs for Queenslanders.

"We are now calling on the Turnbull Government to match our commitment to infrastructure in Queensland on projects like the Ipswich Motorway, the Pacific Motorway and the North Queensland Stadium as well as a funding commitment to Cross River Rail."

Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning Jackie Trad said the State Infrastructure Fund would also allocate up to $20 million to deliver business cases for other priority projects.

"This business case phase is critical to leveraging private sector and federal government investment, through other funding sources like the $5 billion Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility," Ms Trad said.

"We have also earmarked $180 million to deliver regionally significant infrastructure projects identified by communities for communities.

"We will soon begin work to identify how this $180 million investment can be used most effectively to deliver jobs and grow Queensland's economy after the resources boom.

"Our $500 million State Infrastructure Fund builds on the Palaszczuk Government's existing capital budget of $35 billion over four years, which has supported more than 27,500 jobs across Queensland this year alone."

Ms Trad said the State Infrastructure Plan also outlined a clear, four-year pipeline of projects to provide the private sector with the confidence to invest in people and resources, by knowing what projects will be in market when.

"Providing the private sector with a transparent pipeline of work is vitally important, particularly after the LNP failed to deliver a single infrastructure plan during their three years in government.

"Through the SIP, we now have an infrastructure blueprint that will meet the future demands of our population and deliver economic growth and jobs for Queenslanders year after year through better infrastructure planning and better decision-making.

"We are completely transforming how our state prioritises infrastructure, by taking the politics out of the planning process.

"This was made very clear when we established Building Queensland, to provide our government with independent, expert advice and ensure infrastructure projects government-wide are prioritised based on rigorous business cases, including cost-benefit analyses and community benefits.

"The State Infrastructure Plan will further guide us to deliver the right projects at the right time, and it will also ensure we deliver jobs for Queensland far beyond the mining boom, providing much needed certainty for our construction industry."

Other key reform measures outlined in the State Infrastructure Plan include:

    Establishing an Infrastructure Cabinet Committee to drive infrastructure coordination and development
    Establishing an Infrastructure Portfolio Office to coordinate and integrate state government infrastructure, land-use and economic planning
    Developing five new strategic infrastructure network plans for Transport, Water, Energy, Digital and Social infrastructure
    Enhancing the government's ability to fund and finance infrastructure through a focus on value capture and improving alternative funding and financing options in Queensland
    Reviewing fragmented local government infrastructure grants programs to optimise prioritisation; and
    Establishing a joint industry/government Infrastructure Innovation Taskforce, and a Community Infrastructure Reference Group to provide thought leadership through a prioritised program of work.

The Premier and Minister Trad announced the State Infrastructure Plan today with Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe, while 'turning the first sod' on the Gold Coast rail line's $163 million duplication between Coomera and Helensvale.

"This is just one of the big ticket projects currently being delivered by the Palaszczuk Government to cater for our expanding population and drive economic growth and jobs – others including Moreton Bay Rail Link, New Generation Rollingstock Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2, Commonwealth Games venues, Gateway Upgrade North, Sunshine Coast University Hospital and the Energex augmentation and asset replacement," The Premier said.

The $500 million State Infrastructure Fund is funded in this year's budget without the need for new borrowings.

For more information or to view the State Infrastructure Plan visit http://dilgp.qld.gov.au/SIP

[#Metro]

35 billion? 4 years?

That's about 9 BN per year, every year. Sounds like crap to me.

Media releases and reports are not action. Action is action. They won't concede that they have lost control of the entire process - they can't finance it, and they don't decide what projects go ahead - the Prime Minister has effective total control over those aspects.

If the PM says no, then it won't be built.

I see a whole heap of 'committees' and 'offices' being established here - we have seen this paper theatre before. Connecting SEQ2031 is valid up to 2031, and was pretty comprehensive. Why heap more plans on top of plans?

[ozbob]

Twitter

Jackie Trad ‏@jackietrad 5m

With @AnnastaciaMP & @StirlHinchliffe announcing 1st State Infrastructure Plan in more than 3yrs. #qldpol

[ozbob]

Encouraging that something is going to happen for the NCL. The intention is to allow for longer freight trains.

[ozbob]

SIP now available >> http://dilgp.qld.gov.au/infrastructure/state-infrastructure-plan.html

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

13th March 2016

State Infrastructure Plan

RAIL Back On Track welcomes the final State Infrastructure Plan.  We note the focus on transport particularly, and welcome the North Coast Line Capacity Improvement Project.

We also note that within the plan there is the recognition that we need to do better with our existing infrastructure.  Bus network reform falls into this category.  Proper reform of the Brisbane bus network will deliver great gains in mobility for little cost.  The answer is not always concrete and expensive infrastructure.

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

SIP available >> http://dilgp.qld.gov.au/infrastructure/state-infrastructure-plan.html

[verbatim9]

funded mostly from the private sector and federal government.
35 billion? 4 years? 

At least it doesnt require legislation. The only legislation required are a few reforms from the Harper Review to unlock incentive payments from the Federal Government. The 2 main ones are the Retail Act (Deregulation) and Liquor Act (abolishing the barrier for supermarkets to be licensed). Some asset recyling couldnt go astray, as well as unlocking Super funds for investment in Infrastructure.

[ozbob]

Brisbanetimes --> Annastacia Palaszczuk announces $500 million infrastructure fund

[kram0]

35 billion? 4 years?

That's about 9 BN per year, every year. Sounds like cr%p to me.

Media releases and reports are not action. Action is action. They won't concede that they have lost control of the entire process - they can't finance it, and they don't decide what projects go ahead - the Prime Minister has effective total control over those aspects.

If the PM says no, then it won't be built.

I see a whole heap of 'committees' and 'offices' being established here - we have seen this paper theatre before. Connecting SEQ2031 is valid up to 2031, and was pretty comprehensive. Why heap more plans on top of plans?

You are spot on mate. It is cr%p, trying to deflect everyone's attention from the dysfunctional governement. Nothing more then smoke and mirrors here. She is claiming projects from previous labor and LNP governements which shows you she has nothing. Please call an election Anna2.

[Derwan]

I will be surprised if any major projects are started by this incompetent governemnt.

Sad to say,nothing is going to happen until the current government goes!

And you think the other mob will do any better?  Oh that's right - they'll just sell the state's assets to make it happen! 

[kram0]

I will be surprised if any major projects are started by this incompetent governemnt.

Sad to say,nothing is going to happen until the current government goes!

And you think the other mob will do any better?  Oh that's right - they'll just sell the state's assets to make it happen! 

Yeah I do think they will do something other then just release a 'plan' that will go nowhere. While leasing assets might not be popular, how else do you suggest we pay for the infrastructure? Look at NSW powering ahead with major project. There metro project alone is $20b+. This = jobs and infrastructure for generations.

[Stillwater]

The southern states have got a bit more 'skin' in the game when it comes to shares of funding each major project.  Putting in a small percentage of state funds and expecting the feds to meet the majority of the cost, as Queensland does, is a bit rich.  As always, politics plays a part.  For instance, Labor wins a seat promising funding for a stadium, puts up a small amount of money and expects LNP (at a federal level) to pay for the election promises that was the vehicle for stealing the seat in the first place.  And Labor then complains when LNP does not play ball!

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, says the Good Book, and the feds oblige.  Irrespective of the state's infrastructure priorities and, in circumstances where the state plan is to require the feds to do the heavy lifting funding-wise, Malcolm Turnbull will pick from the Queensland list those projects that suit the LNP federally.

Many won't be where the state government has goaded the feds to pay the lion's share by offering a small downpayment up-front. They will be different projects, perhaps where the business case has yet to be completed, or even started.  Malcolm will announce federal funding not for Labor-backed projects A, B and C on the list, but projects XYZ.  Result?  Stalemate.

The thing about these plans is that, by and large, they are long term.  Queensland has a new plan virtually at every new election.  The stop-start momentum around infrastructure planning has got to stop.  That is how CRR went from No.1 top priority shovel-ready project to somewhere off in the never-never.

From the government press release .....

"The Premier said $300 million of the State Infrastructure Fund would be invested in seven critical road and rail upgrades, to help boost capacity and reliability:

    Ipswich Motorway Upgrade, Stage 1 Darra to Rocklea
    Pacific Motorway-Gateway Motorway Merge Upgrade (southbound lanes)
    North Coast Line Capacity Improvement Project
    Dawson Highway (Gladstone – Biloela) timber bridge replacement package
    Rockhampton Road Train Access, Stage 1
    Kawana and Nicklin Way – Sunshine Coast University Hospital intersection upgrades package
    Riverway Drive duplication, Townsville (Gollogly Lane – Allambie Lane)."

We know that $200m of that $300m is earmarked for the first project on the list, requiring a matching $200m from the feds.

That leaves $100m of state money spread across each of the six remaining projects -- $17 million (approx. each).  The North Coast Line Capacity Improvement Project is a $2.5 billion project, to be spent over 10 years on current planning.  The $17m is over four years.  Presumably the difference is to come from the feds.  RAIL Back on Track issued a media statement in November last year that explained the flawed state thinking surrounding these plans.

[ozbob]

This the list of infrastructure priority

Page 10 Part B SIP

[ozbob]

ABC News have followed up for comment.   

[ozbob]

Putting aside the delays with Cross River Rail, we haven't done all bad when you think it through.

Caboolture to Beerburrum track upgrade.

Corinda - Darra track amplification and station upgrades.

Darra - Springfield Central railway.

Moreton Bay Rail Link

New Generation Trains on the way.

Coomera - Helensvale track amplification.

Early project stages of ATP (ETCS L2) for suburban system.

A number of station upgrades for DDA.

A number of grade separations completed. 

[#Metro]

I went through both reports quickly. There is nothing there about bus reform, despite RBOT's submission. They squibbed putting in the fastest, cheapest and highest impact transport network change into the SIP. The only thing there is some interchange upgrades at bus / rail stations - but no bus reform.

'Market led proposal' - one wonders how this will work if some company puts its hand up for BCC bus contracts.

[kram0]

This is nothing more then a wish list with no timelines attached to it. They are relying so much on federal money I wouldn't be holding my breath for any of these projects to start, let alone finish. They are trying to deflect the public from her incompetent government.

Putting aside the delays with Cross River Rail, we haven't done all bad when you think it through.

Caboolture to Beerburrum track upgrade.

Corinda - Darra track amplification and station upgrades.

Darra - Springfield Central railway.

Moreton Bay Rail Link

New Generation Trains on the way.

Coomera - Helensvale track amplification.

Early project stages of ATP (ETCS L2) for suburban system.

A number of station upgrades for DDA.

A number of grade separations completed.

They need to announce time frames. At this stage it's just a wish list of projects they want to start with nothing committing them to actually starting these projects.

[James]

And you think the other mob will do any better?  Oh that's right - they'll just sell the state's assets to make it happen! 

At least they were going to do something.

The government has a plan. It is now up to the powers that be to ensure that the plan turns into a reality. Given how many plans have been thrown in front of us in recent years, I am very sceptical. Won't believe it until the first soil is turned.

[BrizCommuter]

What happened to the Mayne-Ferny Grove Line wye?
This was pretty much the only funded rail infrastructure plan a couple of years ago!

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

14th March 2016

Bus Reform and the State Infrastructure Plan

Bus Reform must be included in the Queensland Government's SIP. Bus reform is simple, inexpensive and straightforward, so why has the Queensland Government chosen to omit it? Bus reform ticks all the boxes. It is even more unusual when one considers the statements in the SIP, which say something like this:

"Building or expanding existing infrastructure will not always be the solution, so the SIP looks at ways to use
infrastructure better, smarter and differently; to reuse, refit and share infrastructure–to do more with less."

"This may include non-build solutions where these can deliver the same outcome without the need to invest in expensive building and construction."

"It represents a clear statement from the government that low-cost options, that either maintain or improve services to Queenslanders, will be considered over 'big ticket' infrastructure projects that achieve similar outcomes."

It is clear the low-build options such as bus reform fall squarely within the SIP.

Bus reform is the fastest, cheapest and most effective way to upgrade public transport in South East Queensland. It would give Brisbane Australia's best bus network within two years. Because it re-arranges existing services, it is effectively cost-neutral. Only minor infrastructure works are required, such as a bus interchange at Indooroopilly rail station, or a bus access laneway at Coopers Plains rail station.

The Queensland Government has known about our New Bus Network Proposal since November 2014. With the funding lacking, a virtually cost neutral bus reform achievable within two years is exactly what Queensland needs.  Bus network reform is the way forward.

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

References:

New Bus Network Proposal http://tiny.cc/newnetwork

Call for CityGlider in the Centenary Suburbs
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/brisbane-buses-call-for-cityglider-in-centenary-suburbs-20141105-11gxl3.html

Sent to all outlets:

13th March 2016

State Infrastructure Plan

RAIL Back On Track welcomes the final State Infrastructure Plan.  We note the focus on transport particularly, and welcome the North Coast Line Capacity Improvement Project.

We also note that within the plan there is the recognition that we need to do better with our existing infrastructure.  Bus network reform falls into this category.  Proper reform of the Brisbane bus network will deliver great gains in mobility for little cost.  The answer is not always concrete and expensive infrastructure.

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

SIP available >> http://dilgp.qld.gov.au/infrastructure/state-infrastructure-plan.html

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Deputy Premier Jackie Trad concedes fiscal misfortunes stop infrastructure investment

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> Editorial: The Palaszczuk Government's infrastructure plan is welcome but not a game-changer

[ozbob]

7 News > Palaszcuk's unsuccessful PR stunt

[ozbob]

This is nothing more then a wish list with no timelines attached to it. They are relying so much on federal money I wouldn't be holding my breath for any of these projects to start, let alone finish. They are trying to deflect the public from her incompetent government.

Putting aside the delays with Cross River Rail, we haven't done all bad when you think it through.

Caboolture to Beerburrum track upgrade.

Corinda - Darra track amplification and station upgrades.

Darra - Springfield Central railway.

Moreton Bay Rail Link

New Generation Trains on the way.

Coomera - Helensvale track amplification.

Early project stages of ATP (ETCS L2) for suburban system.

A number of station upgrades for DDA.

A number of grade separations completed.

They need to announce time frames. At this stage it's just a wish list of projects they want to start with nothing committing them to actually starting these projects.

Err my post is not a ' wish list ' it is essentially what has happened the last 8 years or so ...

The  ' wish list ' is the SIP ...

[kram0]

Apologies Bob, I was referring to the SIP also,I should have been clearer in my communication.

This is nothing more then a wish list with no timelines attached to it. They are relying so much on federal money I wouldn't be holding my breath for any of these projects to start, let alone finish. They are trying to deflect the public from her incompetent government.

Putting aside the delays with Cross River Rail, we haven't done all bad when you think it through.

Caboolture to Beerburrum track upgrade.

Corinda - Darra track amplification and station upgrades.

Darra - Springfield Central railway.

Moreton Bay Rail Link

New Generation Trains on the way.

Coomera - Helensvale track amplification.

Early project stages of ATP (ETCS L2) for suburban system.

A number of station upgrades for DDA.

A number of grade separations completed.

They need to announce time frames. At this stage it's just a wish list of projects they want to start with nothing committing them to actually starting these projects.

Err my post is not a ' wish list ' it is essentially what has happened the last 8 years or so ...

The  ' wish list ' is the SIP ...

[ozbob]

No worries.   At least the SIP is better than nothing ... 

[ozbob]

I do find extremely concerning that something that was right to do in 2013 (Bus network reform) is not countenanced in the SIP. We did highlight this as a sensible reform to the SIP.  There is little money for  pie in the sky ' metros' or ' light rail '. 

Our submissions are here. Make up your own mind.

Final Submission to SIP > http://backontrack.org/docs/sip/RBOT_SUBMIT_FINAL.pdf

Supplementary Submission to SIP > http://backontrack.org/docs/sip/RBOT_SUBMIT_SUPPf.pdf

[Stillwater]

ABC Sunshine Coast radio news bulletins are reporting that Beerburrum-Landsborough North-Nambour line duplication not among SIP funded priorities.  The North Coast Line Capacity Improvement Project involves work on track improvements and longer crossing loops along the East Coast, mainly north of Nambour.

[ozbob]

ABC Sunshine Coast radio news bulletins are reporting that Beerburrum-Landsborough North-Nambour line duplication not among SIP funded priorities.  The North Coast Line Capacity Improvement Project involves work on track improvements and longer crossing loops along the East Coast, mainly north of Nambour.

Yes, that is the case.  However Beerburrum to Landsborough North is a priority project.  Federal election may have a role to play yet in funding this.

[Stillwater]

I agree Ozbob.  Beerburrum-Landsborough North is in the seat of Fairfax, held by Uncle Clive, and the LNP would want to win it back.  Hopefully, the Fairfax voters will be a bit clever and demand duplication as the price for their vote.  Let's hope so.

But this just goes to show the status of the SIP -- it is a plan (for which we should be grateful), but has so many variables to achieving it, including the political fortunes of Clive Palmer and how hard the LNP wants to win back Fairfax.  Let's not forget that Mal Brough is standing down, so the seat of Fisher is up for grabs.  And Warren Truss has departed Wide Bay (the next seat north), so the political stage is set for federal contribution to the North Coast Capacity Improvement Project as well.  That project is listed as a priority in the SIP.

[Stillwater]

Queensland's State Infrastructure Plan -- The Movie:

Scenario - native Queenslanders stare enviously at the infrastructure advancements of other states and devise their own plan for wealth and prosperity.

[ozbob]

^ LOL

Meanwhile ...

Couriermail --> Federal Government waiting on infrastructure proposals from Premier

[ozbob]

I think the sooner we have an election the better ... this is not going well is it?

[kram0]

I think the sooner we have an election the better ... this is not going well is it?

Anna2 and Trad don't have 2 brain cells between them. This state will go backwards fast unless they go. Meanwhile NSW are powering ahead with generational infrastructure.

[ozbob]

Other states have well developed projects.  Queensland will more than likely miss out on any major funding except for a few roads I guess.

[#Metro]

If the last lot were Can do, these guys are Can't Do.   

Weep for Queensland!! 


I think the parade of dysfunction after Beattie left office is down to the 3-year political cycle and funding situation.

[Stillwater]

The SIP includes $22 million for preparation of business case studies -- an admission that the hard work has not been done.  State Labor perhaps has realised that standing at the Tweed River, facing south and shouting SHOW US THE MONEY no longer works.  Other states submit good business cases for their projects, Queensland lags behind.  Faced with a cogent business case from NSW, Vic or WA, the Feds are more inclined to invest their money there than in Queensland, which might have a thought bubble about a stadium here or a new road there.  Take the SCL duplication.  For all the snot and tears shed over that project, the business case will not be ready until July 2017.  You can scream all you like about projects and federal funding for them, but the business case comes first.

Queensland behaves like the client who shouts at the builder to construct their house without having finalised the plans or submitted them to the building certifier.

[SurfRail]

What a shame it has come to this.  Pre-2012 we had business cases coming out of our ears and overflowing inboxes in Canberra. 

[#Metro]

There is only so long one can engage in fiscal theatrics. We have seen this show far too many times before, excellent track record of Queenslanders booting out whatever gov't does this with landslide losses. Won't be long now, tick, tick, tick...