Palaszczuk Government welcomes support for Cross River Rail project

The Palaszczuk Government welcomes the bipartisan support from the Federal Government and Opposition to deliver Queensland’s number one priority infrastructure project, Cross River Rail.

Acting Premier Jackie Trad said the federal response to the release of details on the Cross River Rail project was a positive sign.

“We want every level of government to have a seat at the table to support the delivery of this vital transport infrastructure and ensure the Cross River Rail project is no longer hostage to political point scoring,” Ms Trad said.

“I welcome the support of the need for Cross River Rail given today by Federal Minister for Major Projects Paul Fletcher and the Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and hope that this will translate into funding commitments down the track when the business case is finalised and the model for the authority annouced.”

Queensland Minister for Transport Stirling Hinchliffe said support from both sides of politics for Cross River Rail is welcome relief for Queenslanders.

“It means both sides of politics at a federal level back the project and hopefully bipartisanship and positivity will extend to state politics as well,” Mr Hinchliffe said.

“The business case is being finalised by Building Queensland by mid-year and I want to see that work done as soon as possible, so all parties can make prompt funding decisions.

“The delivery authority model announced today will mean all levels of Government can partner together with private investment to truly reshape Brisbane and share in the value of that redevelopment.

“This project needs to be bipartisan and I strongly welcome the comments made from federal colleagues today.”

Media contacts:
Susan McGrady 0488 996 667 (Acting Premier’s Office) |
Jessica Hill 0475 950 772 (Minister Hinchliffe’s Office)