8 June 2023
Michael Ferguson,
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport
The Rockliff Liberal Government is working hard to improve public transport access around Tasmania.
One hundred and thirty-eight bus stops are set to be upgraded around Tasmania through the first round of funding under our state-wide All Access All Weather Bus Stop Upgrade Grant Program.
Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael Ferguson, said the first round of funding would cover 10 local government areas across the State from the Derwent Valley to the Northern Midlands and across to Devonport.
“We have committed up to $10 million of funding to provide all-access, all-weather bus stops at priority locations to make sure they are accessible for people with disability and provide a more comfortable passenger experience,” Mr Ferguson said.
“With almost 3,500 bus stops around Tasmania, mainly located on local roads, it’s a big job and one we’re working closely with councils to deliver.
“Round one is providing over $450,000 to the upgrades with council co-contributions taking the total value of investment to $920,000.
“As part of the process we have worked closely with councils and disability advocacy groups to identify priority locations for upgrades in each council area.
“Ensuring bus stops are accessible for people with disability and providing shelter at appropriate locations is just one of the ways we are improving our public transport network. As a result of these upgrades, we are hoping to encourage more Tasmanians to consider giving the bus a go.”
All round one upgrades are expected to be completed by January 2024.
Round two of the program is expected to open toward the end of July.
A list of councils and bus stops receiving funding under round one of the Bus Stop Upgrade Program is available at transport.tas.gov.au/public_transport/bus_stop_upgrade_program
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