Held on 4 August 2009 in Brisbane, the third AAPA Queensland Branch Communications Forum included a presentation on industry's views by Kevin McCullough on the State Budget, SEQ Program & Plan, the updating of the "Building our Future" leading to the AAPA's proposal for an "Accelerated Pavement Strengthening Program". This was followed by guest presenter Dave Stewart, Director-General of the Queensland Department of Transport & Main Roads who provided an update on the activities of the department, the projects that are being delivered and the role of the larger amalgamated department in delivering the mobility needs of Queenslanders.