Schools across Queensland are being reminded they have until next week to apply for funding as part of the School Transport Infrastructure Program.
Eligible projects can include new or improved drop-off and parking facilities, upgrades to bus set-down and pick-up zones, upgrades to bikeways and shared pathways and installation of pedestrian refuges and crossings.
The Government’s first Budget has allocated $27.5 million to the program over the next four years to deliver the vital infrastructure around schools and, of that, $4 million will be on new projects in this financial year.
The program complements other government initiatives such as the Flashing School Zone Signs Program, School Crossing Supervisors Scheme and Community Road Safety Grants.
Acting Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Sam O’Connor said the program delivered practical infrastructure upgrades to ensure children could enjoy safe and accessible journeys to and from school.
“The former Labor Government left no ongoing funding for the School Transport Infrastructure Program, but we stepped in to ensure these critical upgrades can continue to be delivered at schools right across our state,” Acting Minister O’Connor said.
“This program delivers real, on-the-ground improvements making school travel safer and more accessible for our kids.
“I encourage school communities to jump online and put forward their ideas to the Department for Transport and Main Roads about how transport networks around their school safer could be improved.
“We have slightly extended the deadline for applications to 17 November to give schools and local governments a bit more time to complete their nominations.”
“I look forward to seeing these projects delivered across the state in 2026 and beyond, providing children with safe and secure journeys to and from school.”
For more information, visit: https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/stip.
