"Development of an Underground Bus in Ipswich Australia"

 
Development of an underground bus project in Ipswich Australia Name Professor Course Date Part 1: business case Introduction Queensland is one of fastest growing region not only in Australia but in the whole world. In the last two decades, the residential population of southeast Queensland has increased to from 1.85 million to more than three million. The region’s population is expected to reach 4.4 million by 2030. Ipswich is among the leading growth centers in Australia. It is centrally located in the booming south east in Queensland region. The Queensland government and Ipswich city council understand that in order for the region to maintain growth and economic competitiveness, it is important to build a an effective, efficient and safe transport system. For this reason Queensland department and Ipswich city council continues to be committed to enhance the transport system. Ipswich central business district (CBD) is the center of the transport activity in the south east Queensland region. It supports large number of employment mix, shopping centers, government and other offices. In addition, it supports large number of residential population. Thus the CBD attracts large number of visit and transport trips. The proposed underground bus network project is focused on Ipswich inner city. The constrains facing the city bus network is evidenced by long ques in some part of the run way network and in some streets. Providing the capacity in the city bus network is key to effective operation of the regions bus network and the ability to cater for future growth in service. the underground bus project is an innovative , cost effective solution for the looming bus network constrain in Ipswich. The project will double the capacity of the bus way network and improve efficiency, reduce travel time for the passages whilst reducing the congestion. The scope of the project The project will provide new north south bus tunnel that will extend from Dutton Park to Victoria Park via Ipswich CBD. The design of the project will consist of. 1. A single tunnel from gorge street park to the Victoria park 2. Two bus lane within the tunnel 3. Underground stations 4. At least Two tunnel portal 5. Bus way connection to the existing infrastructure 6. Ventilation requirement at station location The proposed project conceptual design will have a single three kilometer tunnel that will accommodate two bus line to provide capacity of at least 75 bus per hour. The tunnel will be equipped with sophisticate emergency, ventilation and communication system and evacuation measures in cases of fire. The vertical alignment of the tunnel, will determined by geological conditions and topography. In addition, the location of the station and the need to connect to the existing infrastructure will also be considered. The proposed underground buses stations will be at varying depth and will be designed to meet strategic land us and planning intention of the location. They will facilitate seamless interchange of passengers with the existing infrastructure. The bus network will have sufficient length to cater for high bus volume and other types of vehicles. The new station will in cooperate innovative technology system such as station platform screen doors, real time passengers information to enhance greater capacity and security. The station at Gorge Street will deliver passengers to the city. It will provide better access to recreation centers, social amenities, parkland, government and other offices, and technical institution. The station at Victoria park will be suited to the zone planned development areas. The station will be the major interchange and major event station serving the city stadium. This project design will also incorporate long-term requirement for the expansion of the city infrastructure. It will relate to further development expansion of the city public network to the north and south east. The project to be included for future expansion include future expansion for the bus network and potential future ground metro. The project infrastructure requirements The project will include the following infrastructure. 1. Establishment of access line and work cite to facilitate constriction works 2. Provision of utilities such as power, gas, telecommunication, water and sewerage. 3. Busy way infrastructure 4. Underground stations including access and aggress provisions and passengers amenity facilities’ and safety features 5.