Springfield Lakes would to like to advise our clients of an important announcement by The Premier and Minister for the Arts, The Honourable Anna Bligh on 20th February 2011 regarding a massive investment for public transport for Springfield Lakes in the Western Corridor region.
A competitive tendering process boasting smarter designs will save taxpayers $171 million on the Springfield Rail Project with early works scheduled to begin mid-year, Premier Anna Bligh announced on the 20 February 2011.
Ms Bligh said TrackStar Alliance has been awarded the $475 million Richlands to Springfield section of the project now due for completion in 2013- two years ahead of schedule.
Project highlights include:
Two state of the art train stations, with one at Springfield Lakes (near Woodcrest College) and one at Springfield (near Orion Shopping Centre);
A 9.5km dual track rail line from Richlands to Springfield;
An auxiliary city-bound lane on the Centenary Highway between Springfield Parkway and Johnson Road;
Two crossings under the Centenary Highway from Springfield station to the Orion Shopping Centre; A dedicated pedestrian and cycle path connecting Richlands to the Springfield community; Parknride spaces at both Springfield (100) and Springfield Lakes (200); and
Bicycle lockers and racks, kissnride bays, disability access and CCTV coverage of all areas.
"During morning peak the new rail line could potentially take up to 2500 cars off the Centenary Highway with the trip from Springfield to Brisbane taking approximately 40 minutes," said Premier Bligh.
"This means people can live farther away from the city without having to drive but there are also environmental wins as well.
"The new line will provide a direct link between Springfield and Brisbane which will mean a lot to the local communities 18,000 residents - better access, cheaper travel, less congestion and fewer delays."
"Bringing the Springfield line forward by two years shows the government's commitment to its go west for growth strategy
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