Published Monday, 23 June, 2008 at 05:30 AM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Feedback encouraged on draft Gateway Bikeway plan
A draft plan for a new 4.5km bicycle route that will connect local cycle networks in Nudgee, Nundah and Eagle Farm across the new Gateway Bridge to Brisbane's southern suburbs will be released by the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council today.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt and Lord Mayor Campbell Newman jointly encouraged the community to give feedback on the draft Gateway Bikeway plan now on display.
Mr Pitt said the bikeway would provide one of the missing links in the 150km Moreton Bay Cycleway that will eventually stretch from Bribie Island in the north to Redland Bay in the south.
“Under the draft plan, the bikeway will run from the new Gateway Bridge through Eagle Farm to connect with existing cycle facilities along Kedron Brook, where Nudgee Road crosses Schulz Canal,” Mr Pitt said.
"When the new cycle link is eventually open, people will be able to cycle from the second Gateway Bridge's pedestrian and cycle path to the Kedron Brook Wetlands Bikeway on a continuous cycle route consisting of a mix of on-road and off-road facilities.
"This is an example of Main Roads and Brisbane City Council working together to provide facilities for cyclists, and to support increased cycling and cycling safety in Queensland.”
Cr Newman said safe access for cyclists through well-planned facilities would encourage more people to get active and healthy through cycling.
“Brisbane City Council’s vision is to create an active and healthy city by 2026,” Cr Newman said.
“This missing link will add to the accessibility and connectivity of our city, making it easier for people to leave their cars at home and cycle or walk to work.”
Access is also provided to the boundary of the airport precinct, which provides an opportunity for Brisbane Airport Corporation to develop further cycle links that connect to the broader cycle network in Brisbane.
Main Roads has been working with the Brisbane City Council, Queensland Transport, Queensland Motorways Limited, Australia Trade Coast, the Brisbane Airport Corporation and key stakeholders in the airport precinct to ensure a co-ordinated and consistent approach to cycleway planning in the area.
"The Gateway Bikeway will provide access to the boundary of the airport precinct, and we look forward to working further with Brisbane Airport Corporation to develop airport cycle links that connect to the broader cycle network in Brisbane," Mr Pitt said.
Once community feedback on the plan has been collated, a business case for construction will be completed, and funding contributions sought from stakeholders.
The community can view the draft plan for the Gateway Bikeway from Monday 23 June to Saturday 26 July 2008 at information displays in the area:
• Toombul Shopping Centre
1015 Sandgate Road, Toombul
• Nundah Library (starting Tuesday 24 June)
1 Bage Street, Nundah
The draft plan and more details about displays are also available on the Main Roads website at www.mainroads.qld.gov.au.
The feedback period is open until Monday 28 July 2008.
For more information or to provide feedback about the Gateway Bikeway Project, community members can call the freecall project information line on 1800 268 257 or email gatewaybikewayproject@mainroads.qld.gov.au
Media contacts: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819;
Brisbane City Council Media Unit, Jane Rowe 3403 4792
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt and Lord Mayor Campbell Newman jointly encouraged the community to give feedback on the draft Gateway Bikeway plan now on display.
Mr Pitt said the bikeway would provide one of the missing links in the 150km Moreton Bay Cycleway that will eventually stretch from Bribie Island in the north to Redland Bay in the south.
“Under the draft plan, the bikeway will run from the new Gateway Bridge through Eagle Farm to connect with existing cycle facilities along Kedron Brook, where Nudgee Road crosses Schulz Canal,” Mr Pitt said.
"When the new cycle link is eventually open, people will be able to cycle from the second Gateway Bridge's pedestrian and cycle path to the Kedron Brook Wetlands Bikeway on a continuous cycle route consisting of a mix of on-road and off-road facilities.
"This is an example of Main Roads and Brisbane City Council working together to provide facilities for cyclists, and to support increased cycling and cycling safety in Queensland.”
Cr Newman said safe access for cyclists through well-planned facilities would encourage more people to get active and healthy through cycling.
“Brisbane City Council’s vision is to create an active and healthy city by 2026,” Cr Newman said.
“This missing link will add to the accessibility and connectivity of our city, making it easier for people to leave their cars at home and cycle or walk to work.”
Access is also provided to the boundary of the airport precinct, which provides an opportunity for Brisbane Airport Corporation to develop further cycle links that connect to the broader cycle network in Brisbane.
Main Roads has been working with the Brisbane City Council, Queensland Transport, Queensland Motorways Limited, Australia Trade Coast, the Brisbane Airport Corporation and key stakeholders in the airport precinct to ensure a co-ordinated and consistent approach to cycleway planning in the area.
"The Gateway Bikeway will provide access to the boundary of the airport precinct, and we look forward to working further with Brisbane Airport Corporation to develop airport cycle links that connect to the broader cycle network in Brisbane," Mr Pitt said.
Once community feedback on the plan has been collated, a business case for construction will be completed, and funding contributions sought from stakeholders.
The community can view the draft plan for the Gateway Bikeway from Monday 23 June to Saturday 26 July 2008 at information displays in the area:
• Toombul Shopping Centre
1015 Sandgate Road, Toombul
• Nundah Library (starting Tuesday 24 June)
1 Bage Street, Nundah
The draft plan and more details about displays are also available on the Main Roads website at www.mainroads.qld.gov.au.
The feedback period is open until Monday 28 July 2008.
For more information or to provide feedback about the Gateway Bikeway Project, community members can call the freecall project information line on 1800 268 257 or email gatewaybikewayproject@mainroads.qld.gov.au
Media contacts: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819;
Brisbane City Council Media Unit, Jane Rowe 3403 4792