Cairns Transit Network

In this project, GCI worked with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to plan and protect for a future dedicated public transport network for Cairns. The planning was approved by the Queensland Government in 2010, with the 70km network now protected for future staged construction.

This is a pioneering project, being the first time that a detailed, long-term public transport blueprint has been planned and approved for a regional Queensland city.

our services

• Established the project management structures and systems
• Undertook the pre-feasibility study
• Integrated land use and transport planning
• Project positioning
• Alignment and station selection
• Station site selection and land use integration
• Managed preliminary impact management planning assessment
• Provided technical support for engagement with key stakeholders and community

our achievements

• Led the completion of the project’s Concept Design Report – a preliminary impact assessment report which examined the social, environmental and economic benefits and impacts of the project
• Together with the Department of Transport and Main Roads, set a new benchmark for regional transport planning in Queensland by protecting a 70km public transport network for a regional Queensland city
• Overall winner - 2010 PIA (Qld) Planning Excellence Awards
• Winner - Excellence Award in transport planning category at 2010 PIA (Qld) Planning Excellence Awards