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Planning for the Northern Busway between Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) and Kedron was completed in May 2007. Following approval of the CDIMP by the State Government this section of the Northern Busway moved into the delivery phase. Planning history From July to October 2005, TransLink undertook preliminary studies to identify a preferred corridor for the Northern Busway between Herston and Kedron. The corridor generally follows Lutwyche Road. To assist in making a decision on the future of the Northern Busway between Herston and Kedron, TransLink undertook a detailed feasibility study. The main components of the study were:
Concept Design and Impact Management Plan (CDIMP) How the CDIMP was undertaken and what it investigated was guided by its Terms of Reference. Preliminary concept designs were released in March 2006. The options showed preliminary alignments and options for busway station sites. Refinements were made based on community feedback, as well as information gathered from ongoing environmental and technical studies. The refinements to the preliminary concept design were then released for comment in June 2006 and included plans for building the busway in stages. Following public consultation, the project team developed the preferred concept design and prepared a draft CDIMP, which was available for public comment over a period of six weeks in October/November 2006. TransLink reviewed submissions from the public, businesses and government agencies to prepare the final CDIMP. More than 160 written submissions were received on the draft CDIMP covering issues from construction impacts and busway station design to pedestrian and cycle access. The final CDIMP was submitted to the State Government for consideration and was subsequently approved in May 2007 allowing the project to move into delivery. View the final CDIMP. View the final concept design. The business case On Friday, 8 October 2006, Premier Peter Beattie announced State Government approval of the business case for the Northern Busway and allocated funding to start building it in stages from 2008. The business case assessed the benefits, impacts, affordability and delivery options for the busway. It found that the busway would be viable and affordable with significant benefits for passengers and the local community. The business case recommended building the busway in stages with the highest priority sections - Herston, Lutwyche and Kedron - delivered first, with an interim solution delivered through Windsor. |
Royal Children's Hospital to Kedron