Published Wednesday, 30 April, 2008 at 12:30 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Main Roads mobilises information for western growth corridor
Main Roads is taking to the streets, with the launch today of a new mobile information van that will keep western Brisbane and Ipswich residents informed and updated about road projects in the area.
In the driver's seat of the new diesel-powered community engagement van today, Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said that with so much construction activity unfolding in the Western Corridor growth area, it was important to take information to the people.
"Having our community engagement van out and about in the Western Corridor over the next few years means western Brisbane and Ipswich residents will have easy access to information about road projects, construction and traffic impacts," Mr Pitt said.
“During the next five years, road upgrades worth more than $3 billion will take place in this area.
“With so much work under way it’s essential that local residents and motorists receive the information they need, and with this mobile van it will be easier than ever.”
The Ipswich Motorway and the Centenary Highway are the key transport routes in the Western Corridor, which extends from Wacol through Ipswich to Amberley.
"It's important to remember the Ipswich Motorway upgrades are some of the most challenging and complex road projects ever undertaken in Queensland," Mr Pitt said.
"The Ipswich Motorway/Logan Motorway interchange upgrade is on track to finish early next year and will substantially improve safety at this busy interchange.
"Work has just begun between Wacol and Darra, and the Dinmore to Goodna section is planned to begin in early 2009 for completion in late 2012."
Mr Pitt said the van, along with a new office at Darra and a planned office in the Ipswich CBD, showed Main Roads’ commitment to sharing information and co-ordinating activities across the Western Corridor area.
"We are also working closely with other government agencies and the private sector to help minimise the impact of construction on the community and motorists,” Mr Pitt said.
Next week, about 115,000 Western Corridor transport newsletters will be sent to residents and businesses in the area.
The newsletter features a map that details current and planned transport projects in the corridor, as well as details of upcoming mobile display van locations.
"From late May through to June, Western Corridor transport projects will be showcased at community information displays being held in shopping centres throughout the corridor,” Mr Pitt said.
"I invite anyone living in and around the corridor, and motorists who use roads in the corridor, to visit a community information display.
"Project staff will be there to provide more information and answer any questions people might have about construction and traffic and how they can keep informed about these important infrastructure projects," he said.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
In the driver's seat of the new diesel-powered community engagement van today, Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt said that with so much construction activity unfolding in the Western Corridor growth area, it was important to take information to the people.
"Having our community engagement van out and about in the Western Corridor over the next few years means western Brisbane and Ipswich residents will have easy access to information about road projects, construction and traffic impacts," Mr Pitt said.
“During the next five years, road upgrades worth more than $3 billion will take place in this area.
“With so much work under way it’s essential that local residents and motorists receive the information they need, and with this mobile van it will be easier than ever.”
The Ipswich Motorway and the Centenary Highway are the key transport routes in the Western Corridor, which extends from Wacol through Ipswich to Amberley.
"It's important to remember the Ipswich Motorway upgrades are some of the most challenging and complex road projects ever undertaken in Queensland," Mr Pitt said.
"The Ipswich Motorway/Logan Motorway interchange upgrade is on track to finish early next year and will substantially improve safety at this busy interchange.
"Work has just begun between Wacol and Darra, and the Dinmore to Goodna section is planned to begin in early 2009 for completion in late 2012."
Mr Pitt said the van, along with a new office at Darra and a planned office in the Ipswich CBD, showed Main Roads’ commitment to sharing information and co-ordinating activities across the Western Corridor area.
"We are also working closely with other government agencies and the private sector to help minimise the impact of construction on the community and motorists,” Mr Pitt said.
Next week, about 115,000 Western Corridor transport newsletters will be sent to residents and businesses in the area.
The newsletter features a map that details current and planned transport projects in the corridor, as well as details of upcoming mobile display van locations.
"From late May through to June, Western Corridor transport projects will be showcased at community information displays being held in shopping centres throughout the corridor,” Mr Pitt said.
"I invite anyone living in and around the corridor, and motorists who use roads in the corridor, to visit a community information display.
"Project staff will be there to provide more information and answer any questions people might have about construction and traffic and how they can keep informed about these important infrastructure projects," he said.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819