Works start to address Lindum Level Crossing with a bigger solution to be finalised

Two people have lost their lives at a dangerous Brisbane intersection since 2019 but finally there is renewed hope a solution could be on the way.

There is renewed hope a major solution for a notoriously deadly Brisbane intersection, where two people have died since 2019, could be finalised by the end of the year.

More than $165 million has been designated from all three levels of government in the past three years to make the Lindum Level Crossing in Wynnum West safer for motorists and pedestrians.

The Brisbane City Council last week started planned investigation works around the crossing as part of the early investigation phase for future potential road improvement works.

Railway crossing of Lindum Rd, Lindum Railway Station Picture: AAP Image/Richard Walker

While Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said development of the preliminary business case was underway as part of the next stages of the $40 million Lindum Station Precinct Study.

But it is also believed a bigger solution from Queensland Rail for the dangerous intersection could be finalised in the coming months.

“I’m currently working with all levels of government to enhance the safety of traffic, pedestrians, cyclists and commuter movements at Lindum Crossing,” Federal Member for Bonner, Ross Vasta (LNP), said

“I am certain that a positive solution will be announced shortly for this dangerous intersection.”

The news comes after the death of a 32-year-old South Korean student at the crossing in February, almost two years to the day after an elderly woman died after being hit by a train while walking across the intersection.

Genevieve Payne was killed in a tragic accident at Lindum railway crossing in 2019.

Mr Bailey said the Queensland Government’s upgrade plan currently being developed would improve the safety of traffic, pedestrians, bike rider and commuter movements and improve overall connectivity within the precinct.

“This will include investigating a long term grade separation of the level crossing, an improved pedestrian overpass with lift access linking platforms and upgrades to the park ‘n’ ride facility,” he said.

“The Queensland Government is continuing to work with all levels of government to progress the preliminary business case, undertake planning and confirm the design requirements for these vital safety improvements.”

One local resident said something needed to be done urgently before more people died at the crossing.

Lytton workers Chris Chandler and Bronwyn Brown, who have previously campaigned for a fix at the Lindum crossing. Picture: AAP Image/Richard Walker

“It’s been almost three years since funding was allocated to Lindum and what has been done, basically nothing,” he said.

“It’s incredibly frustrating for residents as it seems it’s more about photo opportunities for politicians than actually fixing it.”

Another Wynnum resident said she didn’t believe the crossing was the issue and wasn’t optimistic about a bigger solution.

“If anyone does ‘fix’ it, it will be traffic lights and that’s all. There will be no tunnels or overpasses,” she said.

“People are too impatient to drive as they should.”