Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP will today be joined by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to announce a re-elected Turnbull Government will provide $215 million to improve congestion on the M1 Pacific Motorway.
Mr van Manen has been campaigning heavily to upgrade the M1 between the Logan and Gateway Motorways during his two terms, with his Fix the M1 petition gaining significant support throughout Logan and the northern Gold Coast.
“I have had this submission in with the Prime Minister’s office for some time now and I am very pleased to announce the Turnbull Coalition Government will fix the M1,” Mr van Manen said.
“Today’s announcement is part of our Government’s commitment to fixing the M1 in its entirety.”
Mr van Manen said the $215 million investment for Logan and the Gold Coast would support much needed upgrades to the Gateway Motorway-M1 merge, as well as a stretch along Mudgeeraba and Varsity Lakes.
“The M1 will be widened from four lanes to five lanes from the Gateway Motorway merge past the Rochedale Road off-ramp,” Mr van Manen said.
“This stretch of road is running near its full capacity, with approximately 140,000 motorists using it every day.
“Overall, fixing the M1 in my Logan stretch is a $1 billion project, so this is a fantastic first step towards resolving daily congestion.
“The upgrade will help our local economy grow by easing congestion and improving productivity for businesses, while also getting families home to their loved ones sooner.”
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Federal Member for Forde Bert van Manen MP said he was disappointed Logan Mayor Luke Smith had decided to support an incompetent State Government, following Malcolm Turnbull’s announcement to fund two projects on the M1 with $215 million.
“Mayor Smith knows the facts, he knows that historically every upgrade on this stretch of the M1 has been funded on a 50/50 basis, and that is the current agreement,” Mr van Manen said.
“To claim the deal should change just because the Main Roads Minister says they can’t afford it is a poor excuse.”
Mr van Manen said the Queensland Government should focus on getting their ballooning public service under control so they can fund the vital infrastructure our state needs.
“The state’s public service wage bill will surpass $20 billion for the first time next year,” Mr van Manen said.
“Mark Bailey wants to put his hand out for more, rather than find the savings needed to fund infrastructure in Queensland and that is a poor way to manage our State.”
Previous projects on the M1 (funded on a 50/50 basis):
Project Name
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Description
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AG
Commitment ($m)
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QLD Commitment ($m)
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Total
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Pacific Motorway: Section A: Gateway Motorway to
Springwood South
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Planning and land acquisition towards the upgrade of the Pacific Motorway from the Gateway Motorway to Springwood South and construction of an auxiliary southbound lane from Fitzgerald Avenue to Aranda Street.
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38.5
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38.5
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77
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Pacific Motorway: Section B: Springwood South to Daisy Hill
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The upgrade and widening of the Pacific Motorway from Springwood South to Daisy Hill. The Springwood South to Daisy Hill upgrade forms part of the Pacific Motorway Transit project designed to improve safety, transport efficiency and reduce congestion.
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177.5
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177.5
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355
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Pacific Motorway: Section C: Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway
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The project involves planning and land acquisition towards the future upgrade of the Pacific Motorway from Daisy Hill to the Logan Motorway.
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29
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29
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58
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Pacific Motorway: Nerang South Interchange
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Upgrade of the Pacific Motorway Nerang (South) Interchange. This upgrade has reduced congestion and improved safety on the motorway and approach ramps.
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19
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19
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38
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Pacific Motorway: Mudgeeraba Interchange
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The upgrade to the Mudgeeraba Interchange has reduced congestion, improved traffic flow and safety, increased interchange capacity, improved pedestrian and cycle facilities, allowing for future growth on the Motorway.
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21.25
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21.25
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42.5
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Pacific Motorway: Coomera Interchange
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The project involved the construction of a link road between the northbound exit ramp and Abraham Road with the inclusion of traffic signals at the Link Road / Abraham Road intersection and the construction of a left turn slip lane from Abraham Road to Days Road. The project also funded some land acquisition towards future stages.
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15
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15
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30
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Pacific Motorway: Varsity Lakes and Robina Interchanges
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Upgrade of the Pacific Motorway Varsity Lakes and Robina Interchanges. The Robina Interchange project replaced the existing roundabouts at the eastern and western ends of the overpass bridge with traffic signal controlled intersections. The Varsity Lakes Interchange project has allowed vehicle and pedestrian access to the Varsity Lakes Railway Station and replaced the existing roundabouts with synchronised traffic signal controlled intersections.
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43
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43
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86
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Pacific Motorway: Widening Between Nerang and Robina Interchanges
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This project involves widening of the Pacific Motorway from four to six lanes between Pappas Way and Mudgeeraba Interchange, widening the southbound carriageway between Mudgeeraba and Robina Interchanges and safety works to the Worongary Interchange. This project also includes planning and land acquisition for the Nerang to Tugun section of the motorway.
The scope of this project was extended on a number of occasions to take advantage of savings in the Nerang to Tugun Package. The final scope variation was approved by the current Government in February 2014, which extended the widening southbound from Mudgeeraba to Robina at a cost of $18 million ($9 million per Government).
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111.75
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111.75
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223.5
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