rk Inve s w o t i e t g N a t t r i o o p n s n a r N T c e i g w e t s a l r e t S t t t r e e r s e 2 d , u a S e p B / r y i a n s e g d n 2 i L 0 t M 0 e 7 h t t u o b a d e m r o f n i u o y g i n p e e K Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert Strategic Transport Network Investigation inde s a t l y b m e . a u w d w e s w e r t t r an s p o rt s t u d y . c o m . au What’s been happening? About the study The South East Queensland Regional Plan 2005 – 2026 (the Regional Plan) aims to sustainably manage growth within South East Queensland (SEQ). The Regional Plan anticipates significant population growth in SEQ and Amendment 1 predicts an increase of 26,000 dwellings in Beaudesert Shire by 2026. Following the completion of the Mt Lindesay/North Beaudesert Study by the Office of Urban Management (OUM) and release of Amendment 1 to the Regional Plan, the Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert Strategic Transport Network Investigation (STNI) commenced. Traffic and transport consultant, Cardno Eppell Olsen, was engaged to determine the long term transport needs in the Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert area. The project is coordinated by Queensland Transport with the involvement of the Department of Main Roads, TransLink and OUM, and technical advice has been provided by the Southern Regional Organisation of Councils. In March 2007, Queensland Transport published a newsletter outlining the study process and background for the Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert STNI. The first newsletter, study area map and the draft report are available from the study website: www.mtlindesaybeaudeserttransportstudy.com.au This second newsletter outlines the key findings and draft recommendations of the study and how you can comment on the outcomes before the recommendations and report are finalised. The defined Mt Lindesay/Beaudesert STNI study area extends from the Logan Motorway in the north, the state border to the south, the Pacific Motorway to the east and the Ipswich Motorway/Cunningham Highway to the west. However, public transport, roads and infrastructure extend beyond these boundaries. The study is focusing on the long-term transport needs in the region to 2056, including road, rail, bus and cycle transport. Most of the transport needs identified in the study will occur after 2026 and infrastructure proposed in the study is not likely to be built until after 2026. To understand the 2056 demand on transport networks within the study area, a range of population and employment projections and public transport usage levels were developed. These scenarios were used to test how a number of different road, public transport, cycle and freight networks would respond to the resulting transport demands. The results of the testing enabled the study team to better understand the form of networks needed at 2056, to develop key findings and recommendations and to identify future corridor studies which would lead to corridor identification and protection. How you can get more information The draft report and a display about the study can be viewed at the Beaudesert Shire Council offices between 12 November and 14 December 2007. Members of the study team will be available at other locations during the times listed below to answer questions and talk about the project. The draft report is also available on the project website www.mtlindesaybeaudeserttransportstudy.com.au Study process and timing - where to from here? Once the report is finalised (see timing diagram below), Queensland Transport and the Department of Main Roads will submit the report to the Queensland Government for approval. January - March 2007 March - August 2007 July - October 2007 January 2008 Phase 1 Inception & data collection Phase 2 Base modelling analysis Phase 3 Scenario testing & recommendations Phase 4 Draft reporting Phase 6 Final report Newsletter November 2006 - March 2007 November - December 2007 Phase 5 Public display Available from the study website w Newsletter w Draft report available for public comment w Public comment and submissions considered in the final report We are here Location Address Display times Logan Village Cedar Creek Park Ridge Jimboomba Beaudesert Jimboomba 4.30pm - 7.30pm Thursday 15 November 2007 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday 17 November 2007 4.30pm - 7.30pm Thursday 22 November 2007 4.30pm - 7.30pm Thursday 29 November 2007 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday 1 December 2007 10.00am - 1.00pm Saturday 8 December 2007 Logan Village Community Hall, Wharf Street Cedar Creek Hall, Chardon Bridge Road Park Ridge Baptist Church Hall, 3922 Mt Lindesay Highway Jimboomba Community Centre, 18-22 Honora Street Woolworths Shopping Centre, 125 Brisbane Street Jimboomba Primary School, Mt Lindesay Highway