Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station

Planning is underway to deliver more benefits to our customers by integrating Brisbane Metro into the Woolloongabba precinct and connecting Brisbane's busway network with Cross River Rail.

Under the South East Queensland City Deal, the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and Brisbane City Council have committed $450 million to deliver the Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station project, which will change how you travel to, from, and around the Woolloongabba precinct.

The Greater Brisbane public transport network needs to keep evolving to meet the travel needs of our community and our visitors.

With an extra 2.2 million people expected to reside in South East Queensland by 2046, investment in infrastructure and services is needed to address the expected population growth.

The Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station project is investigating opportunities to enhance access to public transport, improve transport connectivity and manage increasing demand on the South East Busway.

Benefits

Increases capacity
Improves network efficiency
Improves network reliability
Improves network resilience
Accessibility
Improves safety
Contributes to economy
Contributes to regional growth

Key features

The Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station project includes creating a multi-modal transport hub that will:

integrate Brisbane Metro into the Woolloongabba precinct
connect Brisbane's busway network with Cross River Rail
improve bus-to-bus connectivity.

Funding

The Australian Government, Queensland Government, and Brisbane City Council have committed $450 million to deliver the Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station project under the South East Queensland City Deal. Investment ID 2383186

Total investment: ^$450 million

Australian Government: ^$150 million

Queensland Government: ^$150 million

Local government: ^$150 million

Current status

The Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station project is in the planning phase. This important stage includes defining the project scope and investigating engineering options, project costs, risks, benefits and procurement strategies to determine a preferred option for delivery.

Site investigations, including property surveys, geotechnical assessments, traffic surveys, cultural heritage assessments, ecological surveys and locating underground services may occur.

A detailed business case will be completed and submitted to the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council for approval and a decision will be made about the next steps.

Information for landowners and developers

Land requirements have not been identified for the project at this time. Property owners will be consulted regarding planning that may impact their property.

Consultation

The Department of Transport and Main Roads, Brisbane City Council and the Australian Government are committed to delivering the best possible transport hub for the Woolloongabba precinct. We are committed to working with project stakeholders and the community to inform the Brisbane Metro – Woolloongabba Station project.

Consultation with key stakeholders including potentially affected property owners will be prioritised.

Opportunities for all project stakeholders including local businesses and residents, and the wider community to provide feedback and have their say will be available.