The Queensland Government has announced it will streamline the procurement process for the Moreton Bay Rail Link by bringing the delivery of the project under a single entity within the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

 

“I met with Minister Anthony Albanese this morning and confirmed the Queensland Government is committed to this project to be delivered in partnership with the Federal Government and Moreton Bay Regional Council,” State Minister for Transport and Main Roads Scott Emerson said.

 

The project was previously split between the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland Rail.

 

“By bringing the project under one agency I am looking for better more innovation and savings for the funding partners and the people of Queensland,” Mr Emerson said.

 

“An industry briefing will be held soon to give members of the construction industry a chance to find out more about delivery of the project.”

 

Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese said that work would soon start on the next road component of the Moreton Bay Rail Link.

 

“Works will start on the road-over-rail bridge at Kinsellas Road East in a matter of weeks and is expected to be completed by mid 2013,” said Mr Albanese.

 

“This region is growing fast and is currently forced to be largely car-dependent, so it is important that we build sustainable transport options now before traffic becomes untenable.

 

“The Moreton Bay Rail Link is a prime example of all three levels of government coming together to develop the infrastructure required for a region’s long term development.”

 

The $1.147 billion project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($742 million), Queensland Government ($300 million plus land) and Moreton Bay Regional Council ($105 million).

 

 

The rail component is scheduled for final delivery in 2016.