Published Saturday, 17 March, 2007 at 01:00 PM
Premier and Minister for Trade
The Honourable Peter Beattie
NEXT ‘LINK’ IN $15.8M PEDESTRIAN-CYCLE NETWORK TO SPAN THE CITY
Brisbane is more than a step closer to having a network of walkways and bike paths spanning the CBD with construction about to start on the next vital link.
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie today visited College Rd at Spring Hill where work on a major part of a pedestrian-cycle underpass beneath the Normanby Fiveways begins on Monday, March 18.
“This is a major boost for walkers and cyclists,” said Mr Beattie, the local member for Brisbane Central.
“When it is finished, residents in Brisbane’s inner-west and northern suburbs will be able to use it to travel under College Road, away from vehicles and avoid the busy intersection,” he said.
“It will be a great asset for locals who live, work and play in the CBD.”
Mr Beattie said this latest pedestrian-cycle project joins the network which includes the Toowong Roundabout overpass and the King George Square bicycle centre.
“These are all part of our vision to make it easier for people to get out and be active.
“We’re providing the infrastructure and offering alternatives to get around, including sustainable transport options, like other major metropolitan centres of the world.
“Walking and cycling are a way of life in many European countries like Denmark, and Queenslanders will be their equal.”
The underpass is the latest milestone in the $15.8 million Normanby Pedestrian Cycle Link. Work began on the Link in October 2006 and is due for completion this July.
“The Link will be an elevated 4.1 metre-wide shared pathway which will continue from the College Road underpass and through Roma St Parkland, with connections to Roma and Albert Streets, via existing pathways.
“The Link will be fitted with CCTV for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and it will be monitored by Roma Street Parkland's 24-hour security team,” he said.
“It complies with the Disability Discrimination Act, and all storm water collected will be recycled to irrigate nearby Roma Street Parklands.
“When the Link is completed, it will be easier and quicker to walk and cycle through the busy Normanby Fiveways.”
As well, it aims to:
? Improve access at Roma St Parkland;
? Encourage more people to get active and healthy by walking and cycling;
? Reduce dependence on cars in the inner-west and northern suburbs;
? Provide city connections to Kelvin Grove Urban Village and the QUT campus.
Mr Beattie said construction of the remainder of the project was well-underway, with every effort being made to minimise disruptions to traffic.
Motorists and the wider community will be advised of possible delays through roadside signage and public notices.
For more information about the Normanby Pedestrian Cycle Link, please contact 1800 550 277.
Media Contact: John Algate - 0439 727 107
March 17, 2007
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie today visited College Rd at Spring Hill where work on a major part of a pedestrian-cycle underpass beneath the Normanby Fiveways begins on Monday, March 18.
“This is a major boost for walkers and cyclists,” said Mr Beattie, the local member for Brisbane Central.
“When it is finished, residents in Brisbane’s inner-west and northern suburbs will be able to use it to travel under College Road, away from vehicles and avoid the busy intersection,” he said.
“It will be a great asset for locals who live, work and play in the CBD.”
Mr Beattie said this latest pedestrian-cycle project joins the network which includes the Toowong Roundabout overpass and the King George Square bicycle centre.
“These are all part of our vision to make it easier for people to get out and be active.
“We’re providing the infrastructure and offering alternatives to get around, including sustainable transport options, like other major metropolitan centres of the world.
“Walking and cycling are a way of life in many European countries like Denmark, and Queenslanders will be their equal.”
The underpass is the latest milestone in the $15.8 million Normanby Pedestrian Cycle Link. Work began on the Link in October 2006 and is due for completion this July.
“The Link will be an elevated 4.1 metre-wide shared pathway which will continue from the College Road underpass and through Roma St Parkland, with connections to Roma and Albert Streets, via existing pathways.
“The Link will be fitted with CCTV for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and it will be monitored by Roma Street Parkland's 24-hour security team,” he said.
“It complies with the Disability Discrimination Act, and all storm water collected will be recycled to irrigate nearby Roma Street Parklands.
“When the Link is completed, it will be easier and quicker to walk and cycle through the busy Normanby Fiveways.”
As well, it aims to:
? Improve access at Roma St Parkland;
? Encourage more people to get active and healthy by walking and cycling;
? Reduce dependence on cars in the inner-west and northern suburbs;
? Provide city connections to Kelvin Grove Urban Village and the QUT campus.
Mr Beattie said construction of the remainder of the project was well-underway, with every effort being made to minimise disruptions to traffic.
Motorists and the wider community will be advised of possible delays through roadside signage and public notices.
For more information about the Normanby Pedestrian Cycle Link, please contact 1800 550 277.
Media Contact: John Algate - 0439 727 107
March 17, 2007