Public consultation for Lindum crossing to close next month

Brisbane residents have little over a month to have their say on a solution for one of city’s most dangerous rail crossings after more than $125 million in funding was designated to a long-awaited fix.

Lindum rail crossing. Picture: AAP/Richard Walker

BRISBANE residents have just a little over a month to have their say on a solution for one of city’s most dangerous rail crossings.

After more than $125 million in funding was designated to a long-awaited fix for the Lindum rail crossing, $85 million coming from the Federal Government as well as $40 million from the Brisbane City Council and $600,000 from the State Government, public consultation will close on February 28.

The crossing has been a major issue among local residents and schools for more than a decade with a spotlight put on the intersection after a woman died there last February.

“Since we put the call out for comments, hundreds of baysiders have shared their feedback to make sure we come up with the best possible solutions,” State Member for Lytton Joan Pease said.

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Former ALP Federal candidate for Bonner Jo Briskey, ALP leader of the opposition Anthony Albanese and State Member for Lytton Joan Pease at Lindum.

“Since consultation started on 4 November, we’ve received more than 200 online survey responses and more than 155 ideas have been shared on the interactive ideas wall.

“This feedback will be vital in ensuring we come up with an option that provides a safe crossing, improves traffic flow and protects the rail corridor.”

Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said four pop-up stalls were also held near the station in late-2019.

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“These pop-up stalls proved to a be notable success in gathering resident and local business interest,” Mr Bailey said.

Sarah and Nyree Mannion from Make it Home Safely with Federal Member for Bonner Ross Vasta at the Lindum rail station.

“The feedback focused on a range of issues including safety, improving bus and rail facilities and connections, park ‘n’ ride facilities, bike riding infrastructure and accessibility requirements. “Tapping into local knowledge ensures we deliver a real solution for residents and businesses who have been pushing to have this crossing fixed.”

Visit https://transportandmainroads.mysocial pinpoint.com.au/lindum study to have your say.

Or email: lindum [e-mail].