Published on ‘realestate.com.au‘ by Paul Thornhill

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has put public transport infrastructure firmly back on the agenda, reversing the former Abbott government’s policy of only funding road projects.

As a result, a number of proposals are now receiving a second look at both a state and federal level. One of these is the Cross River Rail Project in Brisbane, a 9.8km tunnel linking Yeerongpilly in the south with new stations in the city and Bowen Hills in the inner north.

That’s great news for 2.3 million people confined to just four ways to cross a river which effectively divides Brisbane in half. But will this proposal make a difference to property prices?

Meighan Wells

Founder & Director, Property Pursuit Advisors

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Meighan Wells is the Founder and Director of Property Pursuit Advisors, which she established in 2003.

With more than 22 years' experience as an exclusive buyer's agent, she has helped clients purchase more than 1,000 properties worth over $950 million across Brisbane.

A three-time REIQ Buyer's Agent of the Year, MBA-qualified Licensed Real Estate Agent and former Chair of the REIQ Buyer's Agent Chapter, Meighan regularly shares her expertise on Brisbane's property market through articles, media commentary and industry presentations.

What will the new Brisbane River Crossing mean for Property