Media Statements
Riverside Expressway resurfacing works ahead of schedule
Resurfacing work on Brisbane's Riverside Expressway is ahead of schedule, meaning the road will be only partially closed to traffic this weekend as work progresses
Minister farewells young water ambassadors as they head bush
Transport and Main Roads Minister, Paul Lucas, today farewelled one hundred city kids as they began their 1200 kilometre outback trek for water conservation
Signing marks another milestone for Gateway Upgrade: Lucas
The $1.88 billion Gateway Upgrade Project has taken another major step towards becoming reality, with the formal signing of the contract to build the project, Transport and Main Roads Minister Paul Lucas said today.
LAST CHANCE TO ENTER POLICE PUPPY-NAMING COMPETITION
Police Minister Judy Spence is reminding Queensland’s primary school students they have just a few days left to get their entries in to name the new police crime cracking canines
Millennium Arts Project delivered on time and on budget
The Millennium Arts Project at the Queensland Cultural Centre is being delivered on time and on budget, Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten confirmed today.
COUNTRY’S LARGEST MODERN ART GALLERY NEARS COMPLETION
Brisbane's new arts and cultural precinct at South Bank will provide the city with a dynamic, world class arts venue that will attract international visitors as well as Australians, Premier Peter Beattie said today
Digital boost for Bundaberg x-ray services
Bundaberg patients will receive faster diagnosis and the best possible treatment with a new $900,000 digital x-ray system installed at Bundaberg Base Hospital
TOWNSVILLE SET TO BECOME A SOLAR CITY
Minister for Mines and Energy Geoff Wilson today praised Ergon Energy and its Townsville partners for their achievement in securing the Solar City Project.
Footy fanatics, don't let this year's footy finals be your last
Getting together to watch the footy finals is a tradition at this time of year whether you're at the game or at a mate's house
Stop, revive, survive these school holidays
Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Paul Lucas, has urged motorists to plan ahead and take advantage of the Driver Reviver sites operating across Queensland these school holidays to help avoid driving tired
Record crowds jump onboard Fiesta NightLink services
A record number of late-night revellers took advantage of NightLink services during Valley Fiesta celebrations, Transport and Main Roads Minister, Paul Lucas, said today.
PREMIER APPLAUDS TRACK VICTORY
Queensland Premier Mr Peter Beattie has applauded this mornings Champ Car Atlantic championship victory by Team Australia at ElkhartLake in Wisconsin.