South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program
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The South East Queensland Infrastructure Plan and Program 2010–2031 (SEQIPP) is produced by the Queensland Department of Infrastructure and Planning and outlines estimated infrastructure
investment across South East Queensland
Australia
to 2031. It represents a long-term commitment to infrastructure delivery in South East Queensland. In mid 2011, Premier Anna Bligh
announced the plan would be incorporated into a statewide infrastructure plan called the Queensland Infrastructure Plan.
SEQIPP was first released in 2005 and is updated annually. It sets timeframes and budgets to ensure infrastructure is delivered to support the region’s growth.
In 2010, the plan identifies about $134 billion in estimated infrastructure investment, which is expected to support about 930,000 jobs through to 2031:
An average of $37,000 per person in SEQ is estimated to be invested in infrastructure across South East Queensland to 2031.
In 2011, SEQIPP will become a state-wide document, the Queensland Infrastructure Plan, which will clearly link infrastructure delivery with population growth and economic development priorities.
It will also be realigned to more effectively link to Queensland Growth Management Summit outcomes including regionalisation and feedback from local governments on dwelling targets.
Delivery of SEQIPP is a clear demonstration of Growth Management Queensland (GMQ) delivering outcomes for Queenslanders.
, Clem Jones Tunnel, Gateway Motorway
Upgrade and the Hale Street Link, while work continues on the Airport Link
. Public transport projects covered by the plan include the Northern Busway
, Boggo Road Busway and the Eastern Busway
. Track duplication between Corinda railway station and Darra railway station has been completed.
The Western Corridor Recycled Water Project
and Southern Regional Water Pipeline were two water projects identified in the plan. The Traveston Crossing Dam
was part of the plan, however the Federal Government rejected the project on environmental grounds.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure is basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise, or the services and facilities necessary for an economy to function...
investment across South East Queensland
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
Australia
Australia
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to 2031. It represents a long-term commitment to infrastructure delivery in South East Queensland. In mid 2011, Premier Anna Bligh
Anna Bligh
Anna Maria Bligh is an Australian politician and the Premier of Queensland since 2007. The 2009 Queensland state election was the first time a female-led political party won or retained state or federal government in Australia...
announced the plan would be incorporated into a statewide infrastructure plan called the Queensland Infrastructure Plan.
SEQIPP was first released in 2005 and is updated annually. It sets timeframes and budgets to ensure infrastructure is delivered to support the region’s growth.
In 2010, the plan identifies about $134 billion in estimated infrastructure investment, which is expected to support about 930,000 jobs through to 2031:
- $97.7 billion in transport
- $6.8 billion in health
- $3 billion in education and training
- $5.4 billion energy
- $1.5 billion in water
- $3.8 billion in community services
- $16 billion in completed projects.
An average of $37,000 per person in SEQ is estimated to be invested in infrastructure across South East Queensland to 2031.
In 2011, SEQIPP will become a state-wide document, the Queensland Infrastructure Plan, which will clearly link infrastructure delivery with population growth and economic development priorities.
It will also be realigned to more effectively link to Queensland Growth Management Summit outcomes including regionalisation and feedback from local governments on dwelling targets.
Delivery of SEQIPP is a clear demonstration of Growth Management Queensland (GMQ) delivering outcomes for Queenslanders.
Projects
Major road project that have been completed include the Tugun BypassTugun Bypass
The Tugun Bypass is 7.5 km long, bypassing through the suburb of Tugun on the Gold Coast, Australia. The speed limit on the Tugun bypass is 100 km/h and provides a high-speed motorway link between the Gold Coast and northern New South Wales, separating interstate vehicles from local...
, Clem Jones Tunnel, Gateway Motorway
Gateway Motorway
The Gateway Motorway is a major motorway in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Gateway Bridge is owned and operated by Queensland Motorways....
Upgrade and the Hale Street Link, while work continues on the Airport Link
Airport Link, Brisbane
The Airport Link is a tunnelled motorway grade road which is under construction in the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It will connect the Brisbane central business district and the Clem Jones Tunnel to the East-West Arterial Road which leads to the Brisbane Airport...
. Public transport projects covered by the plan include the Northern Busway
Northern Busway, Brisbane
Northern Busway is a bus-only road in Brisbane, Queensland. The busway allows buses to travel north/south through the Brisbane City without encountering car traffic. The first section of the Northern Busway opened in February 2004 had one station, QUT Kelvin Grove, later Normanby and RCH Herston...
, Boggo Road Busway and the Eastern Busway
Eastern Busway
The Eastern Busway is a bus-only corridor in Brisbane, Queensland. The busway runs from the University of Queensland St Lucia Campus via the Eleanor Schonell Bridge, connects with the South East Busway at Buranda busway station and then extends to Coorparoo following the Old Cleveland Road...
. Track duplication between Corinda railway station and Darra railway station has been completed.
The Western Corridor Recycled Water Project
Western Corridor Recycled Water Project
The Western Corridor Recycled Water Scheme is Australia's largest recycled water project, located in South East Queensland. It is a key part of the SEQ Water Grid being constructed by the Queensland Government in response to population growth, climate change and severe drought.The A$2.5 billion...
and Southern Regional Water Pipeline were two water projects identified in the plan. The Traveston Crossing Dam
Traveston Crossing Dam
Traveston Crossing Dam was a proposed water project that was initiated by the government of Queensland, Australia, in 2006 as a result of a prolonged drought situation which saw South-East Queensland's dam catchment area receive record-low rain...
was part of the plan, however the Federal Government rejected the project on environmental grounds.