The Queensland Government has announced a plan to upgrade the Brisbane Metro, increasing its range and adding infrastructure for electric buses, in preparation for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
A partnership with Brisbane City Council and Council of Mayors will deliver fully-electric, high frequency, high-capacity reliable public transport to more destinations across Brisbane and neighbouring communities.
This includes 22 new stations and stops in the north, south, east and Brisbane airport.
A rapid detailed business case will determine the feasibility of expanding the Metro south to Springwood, east to Capalaba, north to Carseldine and connecting to DFO and the Brisbane airport.
The Queensland Premier and Brisbane Lord Mayor have jointly written to the Federal Government seeking support for the Metro Expansion with ongoing partnership between all levels of government essential to deliver the Metro expansion ahead of Brisbane 2032.
Additionally, subject to the findings of the business case, the Miles Government, Brisbane City Council and Council of Mayors (SEQ) will seek support to deliver priority infrastructure projects including transitway and bus priority infrastructure in the Northern Metro Corridor, as well as the new Northern Metro Depot to support the M2 extension to Chermside/Carseldine.
Brisbane has grown faster than any other capital city over the past ten years, with another 1.55 million people expected to move to Brisbane by 2041. Regions around the south east like Logan, Redland and Moreton Bay are also experiencing significant growth pressures with the south east to be home to 6 million people by 2046.
Unlike other capitals like Sydney and Melbourne, bus services across Brisbane do much of the heavy-lifting when it comes to public transport travel in and around the city.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles said, “Connected communities are better communities.
“Now, we will work together with council to do what matters to bring Brisbane Metro to Capalaba, Springwood, Carseldine and beyond.
“I want to see more of our busy and growing suburbs connected to the public transport network, in turn taking more cars off the road.
“That’s good for busting congestion, and good for our environment.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, said, “Brisbane is Australia’s fastest growing capital city and we need a transport plan to cater for our growth backed by all three levels of government.
“This expansion to Brisbane Metro will improve public transport to more destinations across Brisbane and neighbouring communities – and it’s great to see this vision backed by the Queensland Government. “
