Warrego Highway East master plan – Ipswich to Toowoomba
The Warrego Highway East master plan project will determine the future requirements of the Warrego Highway transport corridor.
The department has finalised planning on the Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor.
Greater Toowoomba's population, currently around 144,000 people is expected to grow by 81,000 people to around 225,000 by 20461.
The Toowoomba North South Transport Corridor planning project aimed to identify a corridor to connect current and future residential and employment growth areas.
Community consultation commenced on 10 July 2023 and closed on 13 October 2023.
The community feedback received shows there is positive support for a transport solution to address expected future growth, however the proposed alignment raised concerns for the community. This means the department will not proceed with corridor protection for most of the corridor at this time.
The department is considering the valuable feedback received during the consultation and continues to work to identify feasible transport solutions.
The only section that will proceed to corridor protection, after some refinements to reflect land use changes and community feedback in the area, is the Charlton Bypass.
The department will continue to work with the community, local government and other agencies to identify transport solutions to address Toowoomba's future growth and to improve the efficiency of the road network.
The department will continue to work with state and local government, key stakeholders and the wider community to plan future transport infrastructure solutions that will:
There is no funding for planning, design or construction within the proposed corridor for the long-term future. Investment ID 453485
The consultation period for community feedback on this project closed on 13 October 2023.
As part of the planning and consultation process, the department has engaged with key stakeholders, state agencies, Toowoomba Regional Council, elected representatives, industry, property owners along the proposed corridor and the greater Toowoomba community.
The feedback received has been an important part of the strategic planning process. The majority of the community expressed support for the proposed planning project but requested consideration of the following key issues:
The department appreciates the feedback received and thanks everyone who participated in engagement events or provided feedback through the various channels.
Following community feedback and advice, the department will not proceed with corridor protection for most of the corridor at this time with the exception of the Charlton Bypass, which will undergo further refinement to reflect land use changes and feedback specific to the area.
Environmental and cultural heritage considerations are part of the project and in accordance with government requirements and sustainability goals.
Last updated: 30 May 2024