Published Monday, 24 March, 2008 at 07:00 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Safety barriers on M1 for Gold Coast as part of road safety package
Gold Coast and Beaudesert motorists will benefit from a $1 million project to install safety barriers on the M1 between the Logan River and Nerang.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said $11.47 million would be invested in 23 high-priority Gold Coast initiatives, as part of 90 new Safer Roads Sooner projects across the state costing a total of $54 million.
"By committing almost $11.5 million in Safer Roads Sooner funding to the Gold Coast, the State Government is demonstrating its commitment to reducing Queensland's road toll," Mr Pitt said.
"Wire rope and other safety barriers to be installed at various sections along the M1 between the Logan River and Pappas Way in Nerang and will significantly reduce the risk of crashes involving vehicles crossing to the wrong side of the motorway.
"Unfortunately, this section of the motorway has been the site for several crashes of this type in recent years."
Mr Pitt said the 90 new Safer Roads Sooner projects, funded by $31 million in red light and speeding camera fines and an extra $23 million from the Queensland Government, were approved by the Safer Roads Sooner Advisory Committee.
"Queensland's road toll is a serious concern and the State Government is committed to addressing it through works such as these," he said.
Mr Pitt said locations with a serious crash history or that had been identified as having a potential problem were prioritised for Safer Roads Sooner funding.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said $11.47 million would be invested in 23 high-priority Gold Coast initiatives, as part of 90 new Safer Roads Sooner projects across the state costing a total of $54 million.
"By committing almost $11.5 million in Safer Roads Sooner funding to the Gold Coast, the State Government is demonstrating its commitment to reducing Queensland's road toll," Mr Pitt said.
"Wire rope and other safety barriers to be installed at various sections along the M1 between the Logan River and Pappas Way in Nerang and will significantly reduce the risk of crashes involving vehicles crossing to the wrong side of the motorway.
"Unfortunately, this section of the motorway has been the site for several crashes of this type in recent years."
Mr Pitt said the 90 new Safer Roads Sooner projects, funded by $31 million in red light and speeding camera fines and an extra $23 million from the Queensland Government, were approved by the Safer Roads Sooner Advisory Committee.
"Queensland's road toll is a serious concern and the State Government is committed to addressing it through works such as these," he said.
Mr Pitt said locations with a serious crash history or that had been identified as having a potential problem were prioritised for Safer Roads Sooner funding.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819