Ministerial Statement: ... a new bus station for Redland Bay

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Queensland Government

   August 16,2011 - Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced a
Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced a new bus station for Redland Bay..
   
Transport and Multicultural Affairs
The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk

Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk today announced a new bus station for Redland Bay.

Ms Palaszczuk said the bus station in the Redland Bay Marina car park, off Banana Street in Redland Bay would greatly improve integration for thousands of local passengers who regularly transferred between Moreton Bay ferry and TransLink bus services, as well as occasional travellers and holiday-makers to the bay islands.

The upgraded bus station would include:

    A new bus station with capacity for three buses
    A fully-sheltered bus station platform
    Semi-enclosed 'Transit Lounge' for waiting bus and ferry passengers
    A drop-off and pick-up area for passengers (called a kiss 'n' ride)
    Ticketing office for ferry passengers
    Public toilets
    A bus layover space and meal room for bus drivers.

"The new bus station will also cater for the increasing local demand for urban bus services in Redland Bay, Victoria Point and other nearby areas, both now and in the future," Ms Palaszczuk said.

"Design will commence this month and construction timeframes will be determined later this financial year.

"The State Government, through TransLink, is committed to improving the public transport system in South East Queensland, including design for this new bus station for Redland Bay Marina and island residents."

The location of the station has been chosen in consultation with Redland City Council.

The Redland Bay Marina station project is being funded as part of the $48 million  (TSUP).

For more details on public transport, visit the TransLink website www.translink.com.au.