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Critical and Enabling Infrastructure

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Ipswich sits at the centre of major state and national highways that are vital to transport flows for people and commerce. These highways are in serious need of investment and upgrades. Without this, they will become more dangerous and the region’s core transport arteries for people and the industry will choke.

What’s needed?

The Cunningham Highway is a major national highway and the backbone of Ipswich’s transport network. It services RAAF Base Amberley, Ipswich’s growth corridor, the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area (PDA), and will service the future Ebenezer Regional Industrial Area (ERIA).  

There is an urgent need for upgrades to the Yamanto to Ebenezer Creek section of highway, including duplication to four lanes and upgrades to the Amberley Interchange which services RAAF Base Amberley. 

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Additional critical upgrades required

  • Multiple points along the Warrego Highway (particularly at intersections and interchanges) require urgent attention and upgrades in order to address safety and congestion concerns, including the Mt Crosby Road interchange and the Haigslea-Amberley interchange. An ultimate upgrade of the Warrego Highway to 6 lanes is also required to ensure the highway is safe, resilient and efficient for all users. 
  • Immediate action is required to undertake the planning, design and upgrades for the Centenary highway duplication including new and upgraded interchanges. Immediate action is also required for the planning of corridor duplication and the Centenary Highway /Augusta Parkway interchange.
  • Urgent commitment is required from the State Government to forward plan the critical infrastructure in the Ripley Priority Development (PDA), including roads, water and wastewater, and transport infrastructure. Forward planning is also required for the State Controlled Road network surrounding and traversing the PDA, as well as the Ipswich to Springfield Central Transport Corridor. 
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