CAIRNS TRANSPORT OPTIONS RELEASED FOR COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Source: Queensland. Minister for Main Roads. Media Release
"The Rudd and Bligh Labor Governments have released three options for community consultation on addressing the future road and public transport needs of the Cairns region. Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese said it was important that Cairns had an integrated road and public transport network that would meet the needs of this growing region.“Today, we are putting forward options for community consultation on how we can best address the region’s future road and public transport needs.“The Rudd Government is investing $150 million to upgrade priority sections of the Bruce Highway between Sheehy Road and Ray Jones Drive in Cairns. As part of that consultation with Cairns residents, we are also seeking community views on different design options to help inform the scope of work to be undertaken as part of the Sheehy Road to Ray Jones Drive upgrade."