The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) will deliver 65 new trains to support Queensland's population and economic growth, including generating hundreds of manufacturing and rail jobs for Queenslanders.
The program includes the construction of a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Torbanlea, outside of Maryborough, as well as a rail facility for train maintenance and stabling in Ormeau on the Gold Coast.
In February 2023, Downer was announced as the preferred applicant to deliver the program. The contract will be awarded by mid-2023 and construction is expected to commence later in 2023.
In preparation for early works to commence in the months ahead, the project team is progressing detailed design, technical assessments and environmental approvals for the manufacturing facility and the rail facility.
Opportunities for community and stakeholder feedback will be posted below as planning progresses. Be sure to have your say.
The QTMP Torbanlea Manufacturing Facility is a controlled action that is being assessed under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
Public submissions were invited on the EPBC Draft Preliminary Documentation between Monday 13 March and Monday 27 March 2023.
Feeback from Torbanlea community was sought on the revised Burgowan Road and Gympie Street intersection design.
Submissions closed 5pm, Wednesday 29 March 2023.
For more project information on what's happening in your region visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects
Other Queensland Government consultations can also be found at www.getinvolved.qld.gov.au
