M1 Pacific Motorway Upgrade: Rochedale Bus Station and Park ‘n’ Ride

Project Description:

A new bus station and park ‘n’ ride facility with capacity for approximately 485 vehicles will be constructed at the corner of School and Underwood Roads in Rochedale. The new bus station and park 'n' ride will connect with the South East Busway extension to provide local residents with greater access to public transport and improve travel time reliability. This project is being delivered as part of the Pacific Motorway, Eight Mile Plains to Daisy Hill Upgrade (Stage 2).

Key Achievements:

Delivered several environmental and community benefits such as a significant enhancement in local ecological value compared to existing conditions.

Highlights:

1. Achieved approximately a 12% reduction in GHG emissions associated with energy use during construction and operation compared to the Base Case.
2. Achieved approximately an 8% reduction in embodied emissions associated with construction materials compared to the Base Case.
3. Delivered several environmental and community benefits such as a significant enhancement in local ecological value, improved active transport through the dedicated cycle way facilities, local economic benefits such as prioritising local employment and skill development, and prioritising local suppliers in the procurement of goods and services.

Rating Highlights:

Significant enhancements to ecological value compared to existing conditions, estimated 12% reduction in GHG emissions associated with construction and operational energy use, and 8% reduction in embodied emissions associated with materials.