BRISBANE, Queensland, Sept. 28 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Treasurer, Minister for Energy and Minister for Home Ownership

The Honourable David Janetzki

* Detailed design underway for safety improvements at two key Toowoomba intersections. * The project will investigate improvements to the Kitchener Street andRuthven Street intersections along James Street to address crash risks, improve traffic flow and provide safer facilities for pedestrians. * The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's futureafter a decade of decline under Labor.

The Crisafulli Government is progressing vital safety upgrades at key intersections along James Street in Toowoo...