The Albanese Labor Government is building Brisbane's future, investing over $200 million in transport projects that will revitalise the city and reshape the way we move.
People living in Brisbane will have more opportunities to walk, cycle and catch public transport through the city thanks to support from the Albanese Government.
$50 million will support the delivery of a business case, in partnership with the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council, to expand the Brisbane Metro to the city's northern suburbs.
This investment builds on $51.5 million of additional funding recently committed to Brisbane Metro to ensure the project's delivery, taking the Australian Government's total contribution to this transformative public transport project to over $400 million.
The Government will also contribute to the development of business cases to improve important transport links and enhance infrastructure across the city, including:
- $2.25 million to investigate the cost and scope of works required for the restoration and future maintenance of the iconic Story Bridge.
- $1 million to deliver an updated business case for the construction of a new active travel bridge from Toowong to West End.
The Albanese Government also recently committed $78.5 million towards cost pressures on the Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade project, replacing the Indooroopilly roundabout with an overpass over Moggill Road, upgrading key intersections and providing new on-road cycling facilities and footpaths. This new investment takes the Government's total contribution to this project to $128.5 million.
Brisbane City Council will also receive $5 million towards a $12 million project to construct the Sylvan Road Bikeway under the Albanese Government's $100 million Active Transport Fund. This will complete the link between the Western Freeway Bikeway and the Bicentennial Bikeway - providing 20 kilometres of continuous dedicated cycling path between Brisbane's west and the CBD.
The Albanese Government is also contributing a further $20 million for the Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Upgrades project, for a total Australian Government commitment of $40 million. This project will improve road safety and reduce road injuries and fatalities along this important highway.
In total, the Australian Government is investing $28.9 billion in transport infrastructure projects in Queensland over the next ten years.
Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"With southeast Queensland being one of the fastest growing regions in the country, we're delivering the infrastructure Brisbane needs to be well connected - boosting the river city's liveability and economic activity.
"I'm proud to be part of a Government which is building this country's future, partnering with local and state governments to invest in the infrastructure our communities need to thrive."
Quotes attributable to Senator the Hon Murray Watt:
"With Brisbane continuing to grow at a rapid pace, it's important we invest in projects that improve connectivity and build safe and active transport options for our residents - and that what this funding does.
"Whether you're jumping on the new metro, cycling out west or crossing the most quintessential of Brisbane of landmarks, the Story Bridge, the Albanese Government is contributing strongly to keeping this city moving."
Quotes attributable to Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
"Better roads and better transport are critical to keeping Brisbane moving and we need all three levels of government working together to achieve this.
"With the Australian Government's support, we can now progress a rapid business case to progress the expansion of Brisbane Metro to Carseldine, Capalaba, Springwood and out to the airport.
"This funding will also help us progress a business case to ensure the Story Bridge continues to play a critical role in the national transport network for another 100 years."
Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Blair Shayne Neumann:
"The Brisbane Valley Highway is a busy highway with a significant number of vehicles using it to travel in and out of Ipswich every day, and I have been strongly advocating for action to address safety concerns.
"This additional funding boost to what we have already delivered in our community will greatly improve safety and connectivity along what is the main artery between the Somerset region and South East Queensland."
New Projects
Project name |
AG Commitment ($m) |
| Brisbane Metro Expansion | 50.0 |
| Story Bridge Renewal Business Case | 2.25 |
| Sylvan Road Bikeway | 5.0 |
| Bridges for Brisbane | 1.0 |
| Total | 58.25 |
Projects receiving additional funding
Project name |
Additional AG Funding ($m) |
| Moggill Road Corridor Upgrade (Indooroopilly Roundabout Project) | 78.5 |
| Brisbane Metro | 51.5 |
| Brisbane Valley Highway Safety Upgrades | 20.0 |
| Total | 150.0 |
