Beenleigh Redland Bay Road Upgrade

Challenges

Two significant challenges for the Project were:

• Working in and around live traffic – public motorist and site personnel safety is paramount on the project, including the interface between access work areas and separating general traffic,
• Community liaison and public interface – the complete length of the road upgrade has private and commercial property entrances requiring access through the worksite. At numerous points, construction works are interrupted by the requirement of providing all-weather 24-hour access.

Innovation

• Heavy vehicle detours, reduction in posted limits through the project site and extensive community consultation have proved effective measures; however, the involvement of the local Police force in enforcing speed radar traps and regularly patrolling through the work site has proven to be the most effective form of reinforcement.
• Extensive community consultation and monthly newsletters, as well as seeking active involvement of affected resident and business owners in the planning and programming of potentially disruptive works, has proven to be a successful endeavour, including a 24 hour 1300 number information service and website presence