Community consulted over Samford to Ferny Grove Cycle Link Stage 2

Main Roads and Road Safety Minister Mark Bailey has ruled out one of the alignment options of Stage Two of the Samford to Ferny Grove Cycle Link after extensive technical investigations and rigorous community engagement.

Mr Bailey and Member for Ferny Grove Mark Furner visited Samford yesterday to speak with residents about the proposed options.

“After listening to the concerns of residents and considering the findings of the analysis, I’ve agreed with the final recommendation by independent consultants to deliver cycling improvements that do not require forced resumptions of private property along the old rail corridor,” Minister Bailey said.

“What this means is that further planning and design will start in the first half of next year to determine exactly what improvements will be implemented from the remaining options.”

Mr Furner said the Palaszczuk Government had listened to community feedback received during the engagement period in finalising this outcome.

“More than 1,040 responses were received via a range of methods including an online survey, phone calls, meetings and letters in November,” he said.

“Deciding on a final alignment has always been about balancing the need for improved cycling infrastructure while remaining sensitive to community expectations.

“This project has received a lot of interest from the community and I would like thank them for working with TMR and the consultants so patiently throughout this process.

“The robustness of discussions just goes to show the level of passion for community cycling and reflects the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to improve cycling infrastructure to get more people cycling, more often.”

The Palaszczuk Government has committed nearly $37 million into cycling infrastructure in 2015-16 and over the next four years will invest more than $163 million dollars across the state.

More information about the project can be found at http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/S/Samford-to-Ferny-Grove-Cycle-Link

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Minister Bailey’s office – 0428 079 640