The $944 million Brisbane Metro project has reached a new milestone with early works now underway, including works on a new $8.7 million sewer pump station.
Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, said the early works included geotechnical investigations, sewer pump station construction, piling and excavations had started on the mass public transport system.
“This is a critical milestone for the Brisbane Metro. We have work ramping up at the Rochedale depot and now early works underway in the city centre to allow for the new underground station,’’ Mr Schrinner said.
Once the pump station is built, Alexander Smith Place Park will be rejuvenated with plants, new street furniture and a drinking fountain. The sewer pump station works are expected to take 12 months to complete at a construction cost of approximately $8.7 million, jointly funded by Council and Urban Utilities.
Minister for Population, Cities and Urban Infrastructure, Alan Tudge, said the Brisbane Metro would get commuters home considerably quicker, with frequent peak hour services to be provided once the project is completed.
“New high-frequency services will link with suburban bus and train services, really helping to connect the city to the suburbs and easing congestion bottlenecks,” Mr Tudge said.
Federal Member for Brisbane, Trevor Evans, said the project was a great example of what could be achieved when different levels of government work together.
“The $944 million Brisbane Metro project has been jointly funded by the Australian Government and Brisbane City Council, with the Australian Government committing $300 million, and the Brisbane City Council providing the remaining funds,” Mr Evans said.
Brisbane Metro services are expected to begin by late 2023.
