GOLD COAST BETTER CONNECTED WITH BUS NETWORK UPGRADES TO ROLL OUT

BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 17 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Transport and Main Roads

The Honourable Brent Mickelberg

* Bus network improvements to begin from 7 September, helping customers make the most of the newly opened Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 3 extension. * This includes a new Route 701, which will deliver frequent connections between The Pines, Elanora, Burleigh Heads, Varsity Lakes and Robina. * Improved bus network will add 167 weekday services and 112 weekend services across the southern Gold Coast. * TheCrisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to better connections across the Gold Coast - with bus, light rail and heavy rail services w...