Road-safety Upgrades Target School Run in Four Moreton Bay Areas
For many families, the decision to settle in a new suburb is shaped by the everyday rhythm of the school run—finding a park, crossing the road with little ones, and getting in and out without stress. Four Moreton Bay campuses—Dakabin State High School, Burpengary Meadows State School, Strathpine West State School and North Lakes State College—have been named in Queensland’s latest School Transport Infrastructure Program funding round, which directs targeted dollars to the pinch points outside school gates.
The current statewide package totals $2.3 million across 21 projects. Locally, the allocations are $260,000 for Dakabin SHS, $147,000 for Burpengary Meadows SS, $185,000 for Strathpine West SS, and $105,000 for North Lakes State College.
What’s Changing Around the Gates
The School Transport Infrastructure Program (STIP) is designed for practical, on-the-ground improvements—think better pedestrian links, bus set-down areas, refurbished “stop, drop and go” zones, or intersection tweaks that reduce conflict between cars, buses and people on foot or bike.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads explains that STIP funds new or improved infrastructure either on the school site or on the surrounding road network, guided by established program criteria.
North Lakes: How School Run Works Today
If you’re looking at North Lakes, the college publishes a clear guide for parking and pick-up. The “Parking & LookOut” page shows the car parks that surround the campus and the drive-through two-minute drop-off on Joyner Circuit—practical context while upgrades are being planned and delivered.
Strathpine West: Choices for Walk, Ride, or Bus
Strathpine West State School points families to local buses, bikeways and walkways, and encourages active travel where it’s safe and practical. That local information becomes even more relevant as precinct changes takes effect.
Burpendary Meadows: Check the School Travel Pages
Burpengary Meadows State School hosts maps and transport information on its site. It’s a good first stop for parents wanting to understand current access and where to park while any works are underway.
Dakabin: A Note on Local Council Works
Alongside the state program, City of Moreton Bay’s 2025–26 budget highlights include a raised children’s crossing on Marsden Road, Dakabin—an example of the council-side improvements that can complement STIP works around the high school.
How the Safety Puzzle Fits
STIP doesn’t operate in isolation. The state’s flashing school-zone signs program reminds motorists to slow down during signed school times, with additional sites flagged for installation this year. The guidance for school zones, including how the signs work and when speed limits apply, is published by Queensland for parents and drivers to check.
Queensland’s School Crossing Supervisor Scheme is a long-running safety layer. TMR’s published material notes there have been no fatalities at supervised crossings since the scheme began in 1984—a powerful signal that structured supervision at the kerb edge makes a difference when combined with better infrastructure and slower speeds.
If you’re weighing up suburbs near these four schools, start by bookmarking the school pages that explain current parking and travel set-ups. Pair that with the official STIP program page so you can track general project types and timing guidance.
The announcement confirms where the money is going and the local allocations, but the specific designs and construction windows for each site are still to be confirmed through Transport and Main Roads and council channels. Families should look to school newsletters and official transport pages for updates as projects move from planning to delivery.
