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The Queensland Government, as part of the South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2008, has committed A$297 million to deliver CoastConnect: Caloundra to Maroochydore Quality Bus Corridor, an initiative to improve public transport and manage the pressures of population growth on Sunshine Coast roads.
Transport Minister John Mickel and Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot kicked off public consultation for the CoastConnect project on Thursday 28 August 2008. The initial concept designs for the Sunshine Coast's dedicated bus corridor from Caloundra to Maroochydore have been completed and residents are encouraged to have their say. View the media release. View the second CoastConnect newsletter. Using measures such as bus lanes, CoastConnect will play a vital role in managing traffic congestion along Nicklin Way, Brisbane Road and Aerodrome Road. CoastConnect will:
When complete, CoastConnect will offer faster, more frequent and more reliable public transport for locals and tourists. This will make it an attractive alternative to the car and help manage traffic congestion – protecting our lifestyle into the future. View the CoastConnect corridor map The Sunshine Coast is a great place to live, work, and play. Our lifestyle is the envy of the world and we want to keep it that way. But we’re growing fast. The Sunshine Coast:
Currently, the Sunshine Coast has the lowest rate of public transport use in south east Queensland. We want to change that, and make sure the Sunshine Coast keeps its clean and green reputation. The Queensland Government is committed to planning for the future. CoastConnect is just one of a number of transport projects being undertaken by the Queensland Transport to make it easier to move around the Sunshine Coast. More information on other Sunshine Coast infrastructure projects can be found on the Queensland Transport website. When complete the CoastConnect corridor will:
In 2006 a pre-feasibility study was conducted to identify a potential alignment for the bus corridor between Caloundra and Maroochydore. This early planning was done to identify an alignment that would deliver the most benefits with the least impacts. Queensland Transport is now developing a Concept Design and Impact Management Plan (CDIMP) to assess the benefits and impacts of CoastConnect alignment options. The final CDIMP will:
How the Concept Design and Impact Management Plan (CDIMP) is undertaken and what it investigates will be guided by its Terms of Reference. Initial concept designs for CoastConnect have now been developed and include bus station and stop options and the use of bus and transit lanes along the corridor. These designs have not been finalised and your feedback will help us get this right for the Sunshine Coast. Concept design options will be available for public comment between Monday 8 September and Friday 17 October 2008. The latest project newsletter provides a summary of the concept designs. View the second CoastConnect newsletter. More information such as posters, fact sheets and maps will be available at information sessions and displays. Information sessions If you would like to speak to a member of our project team about the CoastConnect concept designs we encourage you to visit us at one of the following information sessions.
Displays Project displays will be available at the following locations between Monday 8 September and Friday 17 October 2008. Sunshine Coast Regional Council Customer Service centres at:
Queensland Transport Customer Service Centres at:
Local libraries:
The project team will also be available at the times listed below to answer any general questions you may have.
To have your say on the concept designs for the CoastConnect corridor:
The CoastConnect project will be delivered in stages over several years. This means we can improve the most congested sections first and reduce impacts on communities, businesses and road users. Construction will occur in a logical sequence to minimise disruptions. Via project newsletters the CoastConnect project team aims to keep you updated on the project and let you know when and where community information sessions and static displays will be held. View the second CoastConnect newsletter - effective September 2008 (PDF, 0.98MB). View the first CoastConnect newsletter - effective November 2007 (PDF, 1.26MB). Phone 1800 848 000* (freecall) * Higher rates apply from mobile phones and pay phones. STD rates will apply if calling from outside south east Queensland. coastconnect@transport.qld.gov.au Post (no stamp required) CoastConnect Project Team Reply Paid 6376 Maroochydore BC Queensland 4558 Interpreter 13 14 50 (for people of non-English speaking backgrounds) TTY 13 36 77 (quote 1800 848 000)  Download Adobe Reader to display and print PDF files. This software is freely distributed by Adobe Systems Inc. While this department has taken every possible precaution with the creation of these files, they are downloaded and used at your own risk. Various tools to enable access to these files for people using screen readers can be found at www.adobe.com/accessibility. |
CoastConnect: Caloundra to Maroochydore Quality Bus Corridor Project
