North west transport network
The Australian Government committed up to $10 million to develop the north west transport network (NWTN) program business case providing an opportunity to examine transport network options that will deliver the greatest benefit to Brisbane’s north-west.
As trips in Brisbane’s north west increase, we need to change how we move around the network, whether it’s for commuting, freight, tourism or leisure.
Transforming the network requires a range of solutions that cater to the growing demand for these different trip types while making it easier to choose sustainable transport options.
Our vision is that wherever you are in Brisbane, you’re connected to an integrated transport network that gets you where you want to go.
The program business case firmly establishes the need to transform the transport network in Brisbane’s north west and proposes a suite of projects to deliver transport infrastructure projects to shape the region and help people get home sooner and safer.
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About the business case
The program business case considers potential transport infrastructure ideas within the NWTN to help reduce traffic congestion and get residents home sooner and safer.
The NWTN program business case study area includes many of Brisbane’s northern suburbs and extends from the Toowong/Indooroopilly area to Bald Hills and Carseldine. The program business case also considers surrounding areas including the Moreton Bay region.
In assessing the need for change and from community feedback, it was clear a singular project would not address the NWTN’s problems. Instead, a multi-modal program of road, bus, rail and active transport is needed to sustainably meet the transport needs of a rapidly growing SEQ.
The program business case, which sets out a suite of projects for the NWTN, has been submitted to Infrastructure Australia.
The NWTN program business case has been developed according to Infrastructure Australia and Queensland Government project assessment frameworks and supports strategy and policy across all levels of government and takes a ‘one network’ approach.
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Community consultation
In late 2019, residents were invited to share feedback about their travel behaviours and where transport services and infrastructure could be improved. Using this feedback, a range of potential transport infrastructure ideas were developed to help address transport challenges identified by residents.
The transport ideas considered improvements to roads, public transport and active ways of travelling. From November to December 2020, residents were invited to have their say on the transport ideas to help inform the business case.
View the community feedback received during consultation.
Community feedback was assessed to help inform the scope of transport and infrastructure solutions for inclusion in the business case by:
- informing which ideas were considered further
- informing the criteria used to select and refine ideas for continued investigation during options assessment
- influencing greater use of tunnelling for options near the North West Transport (NWTC) to minimise environmentally sensitive and natural areas of community value such as the Chermside Hills Reserve
- acknowledging high support for options that increase public transport and active transport choices.
Timeline
Problem identification and community feedback
COMPLETED: NOVEMBER 2019 - MID-2020
Council received feedback on Brisbane's north-west transport future to inform the development of the business case. Council assessed community feedback received and published the North west transport network business case community consultation report.
Options development and community feedback
COMPLETED: MID-2020 - 2021
Potential transport solutions for the north west transport network were identified and community feedback was received to help inform business case development.
Business case development
COMPLETED: 2021 - 2022
Council assessed community feedback, assessed potential transport solutions and has finalised the program business case.
Submit to Infrastructure Australia for assessment
2022
Council has submitted the program business case to Infrastructure Australia, the Australian Government's independent infrastructure advisor, who will consider the business case recommendations.
Securing support
2023 - ongoing
Council will continue to seek support from the Australian Government and Queensland Government, which is required to advance the proposals identified in the north west transport network business case submission.
Documents and reports
Community consultation report phase 1 (2019-2020)
The consultation report summarises the community feedback received during the first ‘problem identification’ phase of community consultation in 2019-2020.
Download the North west transport network consultation report (Word – 1.2Mb).
Key Findings document (strategic assessment)
In November 2020, Council released the North west transport network strategic assessment - key findings document. The document summarises the challenges with the current transport network and identifies potential improvement initiatives to be explored in future stages of the business case development.
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North west transport network 2031 - Making it happen
In August 2022, Council submitted the north west transport network program business case options assessment report to Infrastructure Australia. This report provides an overview of the recommendations contained in the business case.
Key findings of the North West Transport Corridor
This report explores the greater use of tunnelling for options near the North West Transport Corridor to minimise environmentally sensitive and natural areas of community value such as the Chermside Hills Reserve.
Community consultation report phase 2 (2020)
This consultation report summarises the community feedback received during the second ‘options development and assessment’ phase of community consultation in 2020.
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North west transport network business case
The north west transport network (NWTN) program business case builds a strong case for investment to address the NWTN’s transport problems and identifies a potential program of projects to transform Brisbane’s north west transport network. These proposed projects are focused on sustainably supporting future growth and achieving the strategic outcomes for South East Queensland.
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More information
For more information about the north west transport network business case, phone Council on 07 3403 8888.