Edited 20 Oct 2014 17:14, 7 years ago, edited by locojoe67

Here in Qld, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is suffering a lack of basic neglect due to cost overruns. Seems the glossy brochures overlooked ongoing maintenance costs, as the original intent to convert the entire 160km branch into a trail has been abandoned.

Even worse for the advocates, the segments that were converted are now under closure threat as the council(s) claim no funds for ongoing maintenance. Ie
http://m.gattonstar.com.au/news/rail-petition-signed/2349355/

Even the rail trail advocates recognise the issues:
http://www.railtrail.com/qld/bvrt_coominya_esk.htm

But still pressure pollies to get them anyway. Those that resist are labelled 'anti community' or similar nonsensical names.
http://m.qt.com.au/news/rail-trail-costs-a-concern-for-neighbouring-counci/2355049/

State grant funds are used to establish the trail, but local councils must pay to maintain them:
http://www.railtrails.org.au/archive-2012/421-qld-government-drops-support-for-brisbane-valley-rail-trail

The latest instalment is the Captains Flat proposal near Canberra, presumably supported by the ACT population base. The claims of cafes, art houses and tourism dollars (eg  http://qorf.org.au/support-bvrt/ ) are already out there. Its a familiar refrain, but the captains flat trail may yet eventuate. Whether it is successful remains to be seen.

Edited 20 Oct 2014 12:03, 7 years ago, edited by locojoe67

Here in Qld, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is suffering a lack of basic neglect due to cost overruns. Seems the glossy brochures overlooked ongoing maintenance costs, as the original intent to convert the entire 160km branch into a trail has been abandoned.

Even worse for the advocates, the segments that were converted are now under closure threat as the council(s) claim no funds for ongoing maintenance. Ie
http://m.gattonstar.com.au/news/rail-petition-signed/2349355/

Even the rail trail advocates recognise the issues:
http://www.railtrail.com/qld/bvrt_coominya_esk.htm

State grant funds are used to establish the trail, but local councils must pay to maintain them:
http://www.railtrails.org.au/archive-2012/421-qld-government-drops-support-for-brisbane-valley-rail-trail

The latest instalment is the Captains Flat proposal near Canberra, presumably supported by the ACT population base. The claims of cafes, art houses and tourism dollars (eg  http://qorf.org.au/support-bvrt/ ) are already out there. Its a familiar refrain, but the captains flat trail may yet eventuate. Whether it is successful remains to be seen.

Edited 20 Oct 2014 12:02, 7 years ago, edited by locojoe67

Here in Qld, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is suffering a lack of basic neglect due to cost overruns. Seems the glossy brochures overlooked ongoing maintenance costs, as the original intent to convert the entire 160km branch into a trail has been abandoned.

Even worse for the advocates, the segments that were converted are now under closure threat as the council(s) claim no funds for ongoing maintenance. Ie
http://m.gattonstar.com.au/news/rail-petition-signed/2349355/

Even the rail trail advocates recognise the issues:
http://www.railtrail.com/qld/bvrt_coominya_esk.htm

State grant funds are used to establish the trail, but local councils must pay to maintain them:
http://www.railtrails.org.au/archive-2012/421-qld-government-drops-support-for-brisbane-valley-rail-trail

The latest instalment is the Captains Flat proposal near Canberra, presumably supported by the ACT population base. The claims of cafes, art houses and tourism dollars are already out there. Its a familiar refrain,  but it may eventuate. Whether it is successful remains to be seen.

Edited 20 Oct 2014 12:00, 7 years ago, edited by locojoe67

Here in Qld, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is suffering a lack of basic neglect due to cost overruns. Seems the glossy brochures overlooked ongoing maintenance costs, as the original intent to convert the entire 160km branch into a trail has been abandoned. Even worse for the advocates, the segments that were converted are now under closure threat as the council(s) claim no funds for ongoing maintenance. Ride at your own risk on some parts, it seems.

The latest instalment is the Captains Flat proposal near Canberra, presumably supported by the ACT population base. The claims of cafes, art houses and tourism dollars are already out there. Its a familiar refrain,  but it may eventuate. Whether it is successful remains to be seen.

Edited 20 Oct 2014 08:26, 7 years ago, edited by locojoe67

Here in Qld, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is suffering a lack of basic neglect due to cost overruns. Seems the glossy brochures overlooked ongoing maintenance costs, as te original intent to convert the entire 160km branch into a trail has been abandoned. Even worse for the advocates, the segments that were converted are now under closure threat as the council(s) claim no funds for ongoing maintenance. Ride at your own risk on some parts, it seems.

The latest instalment is the Captains Flat proposal near Canberra, presumably supported by the ACT population base. The claims of cafes, art houses and tourism dollars are already out there. Its a familiar refrain,  but it may eventuate. Whether it is successful remains to be seen.

Edited 20 Oct 2014 08:26, 7 years ago, edited by locojoe67

Here in Qld, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail is suffering a lack of basic neglect due to cost overruns. Seems the glossy brochures overlooked ongoing maintenance costs, whe original intent to convert the entire 160km branch into a trail abandoned. Even worse for the advocates, the segments that were converted are now under closure threat as the council(s) claim no funds for ongoing maintenance. Ride at your own risk on some parts, it seems.

The latest instalment is the Captains Flat proposal near Canberra, presumably supported by the ACT population base. The claims of cafes, art houses and tourism dollars are already out there. Its a familiar refrain,  but it may eventuate. Whether it is successful remains to be seen.