BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 14 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

JOINT STATEMENT

Premier and Minister for Veterans

The Honourable David Crisafulli

Minister for Transport and Main Roads

The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

* The Crisafulli Governmenthas todayannounceda major package of roadprojectsas part of theGold Coast Transport Plan,deliveringatwenty yearplanto get Gold Coasters home sooner and safer. * The plan includes delivering Stage 2 of theCoomera Connector,between Pimpama and Coomera, with expressions of interestfor thedesignnow open. * Several key Pacific Motorway interchanges will be upgraded, including Exit 82 at Robina,Exit54on ramp intersectionat Dreamworld,Exit3...