State Budget funds upgrades across north Brisbane

North Brisbane roads, train stations, hospitals and schools will be upgraded with funding announced in today’s State Budget.

Boondall State School has received $100,000 towards a new playground. Picture: AAP/Renae Droop

UPGRADES to north Brisbane roads, train stations, hospitals and schools have been funded in the 2019-20 State Budget announced this afternoon.

Road funding includes $5 million for planning and design of the Beams Rd level crossing at Carseldine, $4 million for noise barriers along Gympie Rd at Aspley, and $53 million for the Northern Transitway which will deliver continuous bus lanes between Kedron and Chermside stations to free up Gympie Rd.

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A further $6.7 million has been allocated for ongoing train station upgrades at Boondall, Geebung, Northgate and Virginia, and $14.6 million for ongoing construction of The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adolescent Extended Treatment Facility.

The State Budget has committed $14.6 million for ongoing construction of the Adolescent Extended Treatment Facility at The Prince Charles Hospital. Picture: AAP/Josh Woning

School funding includes $450,000 to refurbish Craigslea State High School, $350,000 to refurbish Sandgate District State High School’s special education block and $100,000 to upgrade Boondall State School’s playground.

A further $50,000 has been allocated to conduct a parking feasibility study around Boondall State School, following strong lobbying by the P&C.

The funding commitments have been welcomed by local state members.

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Bart Mellish (Aspley) said residents along Gympie Rd would welcome the new noise barriers.

“The Department of Transport and Main Roads conducts road traffic noise assessments to ensure noise is managed appropriately into the future,” Mr Mellish said.

“Gympie Rd has been flagged as an issue, which is why we are investing $4 million to install noise barriers. These works will take place between Darwin, Ellison and Gympie Roads and Ellison, Webster and Gympie Roads.”

Anthony Lynham (Stafford) said TPCH Adolescent Extended Treatment Facility would help provide the best treatment and support for young people with complex health needs.

“The Palaszczuk Government will invest a total $41.3 million on the new 12-bed facility because we want to help patients recover and return to their family, friends and communities,” Dr Lynham said.

Craigslea State High School has received $450,000 for refurbishments. Picture: Peter Cronin

Leanne Linard (Nudgee) welcomed the funding for Boondall State School.

“We know a quality education requires quality facilities, and that’s not limited to classrooms,” she said.

“School playgrounds allow students to learn a range of skills vital to their development.”

In relation to the parking feasibility study, Ms Linard said, “Safe pick-up and drop-off at the school has been a concern raised with me by parents since I was elected.

“To be able to deliver this funding for the school to make a plan for improved safety in the future is wonderful.”

More than 100 car spaces will be added to Geebung and Virginia train stations, complementing the $5.6 million accessibility upgrades to Boondall station.

“Queenslanders are backing public transport like never before and station accessibility is vital to its continued growth,” Ms Linard said.

A further $280,000 has been committed in planning funds for an expansion of the Northgate train station park ‘n’ ride.