Crisafulli Government delivers major safety boost for Queensland schools

• The Crisafulli Government is delivering more than $4 million for 31 safety project upgrades at Queensland schools, as part of the School Transport Infrastructure Program. 
• The program boosts safety and operations around schools following Labor’s decade of decline.
• The next application round for funding is open, with schools, parents and community groups encouraged to submit proposals.
• The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.  

The Crisafulli Government is delivering major safety upgrades and backing families and communities, with more than $4 million in funding for 31 new projects at Queensland schools. 

The School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) boosts safety and operations around schools through new or improved infrastructure on surrounding roads. 

After a decade of decline under Labor, it’s just one of the ways the Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland’s future and a better lifestyle through a stronger economy.  

The next application round for funding is open, with schools, parents and community groups encouraged to submit proposals. 

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said Labor’s failure to keep pace with growing school populations left parents to navigate congested drop‑off zones, but the Crisafulli Government was restoring safety for families. 

“Keeping Queensland kids safe is a key priority for the Crisafulli Government. School zones are some of the busiest and most complex parts of our road network, and we are getting on with the job of improving safety where it is needed most,” Minister Mickelberg said. 

“Following Labor’s decade of decline, the Crisafulli Government is focused on restoring safety across the State and delivering better road infrastructure around schools to protect our youngest Queenslanders. 

“In partnership with local councils and schools, this program delivers the kinds of upgrades parents expect - safer crossings, better drop‑off areas and improved walking and cycling connections. 

“With the next round of funding open, now is the opportunity for schools, parents and communities to champion their ideas for improved safety at and around their school.” 

ENDS 

MEDIA CONTACT: Brendan Morris, 0428 962 414 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

STIP Projects by Region 

North Coast 

• Moreton Downs State School 

• Banksia Beach State School 

• Currimundi State School 

• Glenview State School 

• Mountain Creek Primary School 

• Mooloolah State School 

• Clontarf Beach State School 

• Prenzlau State School 

Darling Downs 

• St Mary’s School, Goondiwindi 

• Goondiwindi State High School 

• Hannaford State School 

Wide Bay / Burnett 

• Shalom Catholic College 

• Proston State School 

Northern 

• Townsville Grammar School – Northshore Campus 

• Pimlico State High School 

• St Clare’s Catholic School 

• St Benedict’s Catholic School / Mary Help of Christians College (proposed) 

• Vincent State Primary School 

• Kirwan State School 

Mackay / Whitsunday 

• St Catherine’s Catholic College 

• Sarina State High School / Carmila State School 

Far North 

• MacKillop Catholic College 

• Innisfail State School 

• Gordonvale Primary School 

• Wonga Beach State School 

North West 

• Richmond State School 

South Coast 

• Marymount College 

Metropolitan 

• Our Lady of the Assumption School 

Fitzroy 

• Emu Park State School 

• Rockhampton Girls Grammar School 

• Thangool Primary School