QTRIP - Queensland Transport and Roads investment Program

[ozbob]

http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2018/8/8/palaszczuk-government-takes-industry-on-a-qtrip-to-investment

Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Mark Bailey
Wednesday, August 08, 2018

Palaszczuk Government takes industry on a QTRIP to investment

The first of two industry briefings showcasing the Palaszczuk Government's record investment in transport infrastructure kicked off today in Brisbane [8 August].

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said following the release of the Queensland Transport and Roads investment Program (QTRIP), industry briefings were held to provide infrastructure contractors and consultants across the state a better understanding of the program.

"This year marks the third consecutive year that we are delivering a record spend on road and transport infrastructure, with QTRIP 2018 – 2019 to 2021 – 22 delivering $21.7 billion of investment over the next four years," he said.

"We are committed to continuing to deliver record investment, building our transport and road network, boosting productivity, future proofing the state, creating jobs and fostering economic growth.

"However, to do this, we must continue to work together with industry to build a strong, diverse economy for Queensland.

"QTRIP allows us to take the next step forward, in partnership with industry and business, to deliver a safe and reliable road network, while creating jobs across the state.

"In fact, this budget will support on average about 19,200 direct jobs, across Queensland, over the next four years."

Mr Bailey said thanks to the Palaszczuk Government's Buy Queensland procurement policy, Queensland businesses had a better chance than ever before to successfully tender for local projects.

"We are providing local businesses more opportunities to tender with the government, driving genuine local jobs and improving social outcomes for Queenslanders," he said.

"Locals know their community transport needs best, as do local transport companies, so these briefings ensure we give every opportunity for these businesses to involved.

"It is vitally important to hold these briefings to provide industry with an overview of the QTRIP funding allocation and showcase the upcoming works expected to be released for tender during the coming year.

"This gives local businesses the chance to be ready to capitalise when our projects go out to tender, and provides them with a greater understanding of upcoming programs and projects, method of procurement, likely budgets available and the timing of the work entering the market.

"This year's briefings include targeted sessions that focus on areas which have the capacity for improved participation and backing from industry partners, as well as increased benefits to local communities and businesses."

Mr Bailey said the Palaszczuk Government was focused on investing for the future in infrastructure and services across the state's vast roads and transport network.

"Queensland's population is growing at an incredible rate, and that's why it is so important that our infrastructure funding keeps pace," Mr Bailey said.

"The Palaszczuk Government is restoring certainty to business and the community that was stripped away by the LNP when Campbell Newman was in power thanks to their decision to cut more than $600 million from QTRIP."

Today's session covered upcoming projects in the Metropolitan, North Coast and Wide Bay/Burnett, South Coast and Downs South West regions.

A second briefing will be held in Mackay on 14 August to provide an overview of QTRIP projects for Mackay/Whitsunday, Central Queensland, North Queensland and Far North Queensland.

QTRIP is published annually and details the current transport and road projects to be delivered over the next four years to meet the infrastructure needs of our rapidly growing state.

For further information, visit https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Corporate-information/Publications/Queensland-Transport-and-Roads-Investment-Program

ENDS

[ozbob]

Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP)

The Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program 2019–20 to 2022–23 (QTRIP) details the current transport and road infrastructure projects that the Queensland Government plans to deliver over the next 4 years to meet the needs of our rapidly growing state.

>> https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Corporate-information/Publications/Queensland-Transport-and-Roads-Investment-Program.aspx

[ozbob]

http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2019/8/15/record-road-jobs-up-for-grabs

Media Statements
Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Mark Bailey

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Record road jobs up for grabs

More than 21,500 jobs in road-building, engineering and design are up for grabs, the Palaszczuk Government has announced.

The jobs are on offer as part of a record $23 billion roads and transport program to be delivered over the next four years.

Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey today met with 500 industry representatives to showcase upcoming projects like Bruce Highway upgrades from Cairns to Caboolture and the next tranche of M1 upgrades.

"This our fourth record roads and transport budget," Mr Bailey said.

"There's a job bonanza and we want Queenslanders to reap the benefits.

"Since 2015, we've created a steady pipeline of projects to not only support our state's increased demand for roads and transport, but also jobs.

Regional Queensland is the big winner, with $14.5 billion of the roads budget allocated for projects outside of the south east corner, supporting more than 13,500 jobs.

This includes projects like the $514.3 million Haughton River Floodplain Upgrade in Townsville, $150 million Walkerston Bypass in Mackay, $127 million Cairns Shipping Development, and $121 million Rockhampton Northern Access Upgrade.

"Head to Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton and other regional hubs, and you'll find people turning up job sites, building our future roads and transport."

Mr Bailey said over the coming month, briefings would be held throughout the state's regional centres, encouraging local businesses to tender for projects.

For more information visit https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Corporate-information/Publications/Queensland-Transport-and-Roads-Investment-Program

ENDS

[Golliwog]

Anyone gone through and found any unexpected Rail / Public transport items in QTRIP?

[timh]

Anyone gone through and found any unexpected Rail / Public transport items in QTRIP?

Nothing we don't already know about really. Shitloads of money poured into park 'n' rides. Some of the more optimistic stuff I saw in there is funding commitment for planning on:
NWTC
Gold Coast line between Kuraby/Beenleigh
Land purchase for Ipswich/Springfield rail corridor
Sunshine Coast Light Rail corridor

Nothing solid in terms of construction on said projects though