State Infrastructure Plan

Australian Infrastructure Plan
Footnotes:
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The initiative would involve a portfolio of works focused on addressing congestion on urban road networks with comparatively high public
transport and freight use. These works could use data and technology to improve network operations by optimising traffic flow through
intersection treatments, traffic light sequencing, clearways and incident management. It would focus on urban motorways, major urban
arterials, and access to central business districts.
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The proposed initiative would improve connectivity between the Port of Brisbane and freight terminals in the Brisbane region by preserving,
and ultimately, constructing a dedicated freight rail corridor. The initiative should aim to meet the projected increase in freight volumes and
capitalise on economic opportunities while encouraging a modal shift from road to rail.
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The strategy would build on existing work, adopting a holistic approach to the planning and performance of the national freight and supply
chain networks. The strategy will provide appropriate frameworks to support end to end planning of key freight and supply chains. It will:
– guide future investment
– support better use from existing infrastructure assets
– recommend a program of regulatory reforms and capital initiatives.
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Confirm and begin the preservation of a corridor, based on the corridor set out in the Australian Government’s High Speed Rail Study Phase 2,
for a high speed rail link between Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
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Progressive priority upgrades to the Bruce Highway to address specific capacity constraints, flood resilience and safety concerns.
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Includes construction of a new Townsville Eastern Access Rail Corridor to provide direct access to export facilities at the Port of Townsville for
longer trains.
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ATMS is a wireless satellite communications-based train control system, to replace line-side signalling, allowing:
– more train paths on single tracks
– improved line capacities
– reduced transit times and improve competition with road
– improved rail safety
– improved system reliability.
Bruce Highway at Ambrose
State Infrastructure Plan Part B: Program
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