Published Yesterday at 10:37 AM

Minister for Transport and Main Roads
The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

MEDIA STATEMENT: Crisafulli Government delivers improvements to school road safety infrastructure

Crisafulli Government delivers improvements to school road safety infrastructure  

  • The Crisafulli Government will deliver 21 new projects to improve road safety at Queensland schools under the School Transport Infrastructure Program.
  • $2.3 million investment is in addition to flashing school zone lights, crossing supervisors and safety grants programs.
  • The Crisafulli Government is committed to ensuring all children have a safe journey to and from school. 

The Crisafulli Government is on a mission to make school drop offs and pickups safer, announcing $2.3 million for 21 new projects at Queensland schools.  

These projects will deliver safety and operational improvements to schools around the State, through the School Transport Infrastructure Program.  

This investment into school road safety complements other school-related road safety projects such as the Flashing School Zone Signs Program (FSZS), School Crossing Supervisors Scheme and Community Road Safety Grants.   

An additional 100 sites will also be selected this year to have flashing school zone signs installed, which is a proven and cost-effective measure to remind motorists to slow down and be on the look out for children.  

Unlike the previous Labor Government, who mismanaged road maintenance across the State and wasted taxpayers' money, the Crisafulli Government is focused on delivering improved road infrastructure for Queenslanders, particularly those in regional areas.  

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Crisafulli Government was committed to getting on with the job of delivering for the school communities that were left wanting by Labor. 

“Children are one of our most vulnerable road users and we will continue to work hard to support long-term solutions to school road safety issues across the State,” Minister Mickelberg said. 

Minister for Education John-Paul Langbroek said these investments around schools highlight how serious the Government is about the safety of our school children, their families and crossing supervisors. 

"The School Transport Infrastructure Program, working in partnership with supervised school crossings, help make the journey to and from school as safe as possible,” Minister Langbroek said. 

“Everyone has a responsibility to ensure the safety of our children in and around schools. 

“These types of projects are just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is improving road safety for school children across Queensland.” 

ENDS 

MEDIA CONTACT: Kate Leonard-Jones 0484 620 899 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  

School Transport Infrastructure Program projects by region: 

Far North 

  • Tully State High School - $112,500 

  • Radiant Life College - $77,000 

Darling Downs 

  • Jandowae State School - $37,500 

Fitzroy 

  • Blackwater North State School - $214,500   

Mackay/Whitsunday 

  • St. Brendan’s Catholic Primary School - $153,000 

  • St. John’s Catholic Primary School (Walkerston) - $205,000        

Metro 

  • St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School - $4,500   

North Coast 

  • Chancellor State College – Primary $34,000 

  • Dakabin State High School - $260,000 

  • Humpybong State School - $86,000 

  • Tullawong State School $80,000 

  • Kurwongbah State School $125,000 

  • Kuluin State School $281,000 

  • Jinibara State School - $95,000 

  • Burpengary Meadows State School - $147,000 

  • Strathpine West State School - $185,000 

  • North Lakes State College - $105,000 

Wide Bay/Burnett 

  • Two Mile State School - $17,000 

  • Mundubbera State College - $74,500 

  • Albert State School - $52,000 

  • Tin Can Bay P-10 State School - $11,000