School of Arts Road and Collins Street Roadworks

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Redland City Council has announced the beginning of significant road construction works on School of Arts Road and Collins Street at Redland Bay. The roadwork will commence in September 2018 beginning with the realignment of utility services and is expected to be completed by end of June 2020, construction requirements and weather permitting.

The work is part of an ongoing road upgrade program committed to by Council to improve road congestion and operation of the overall transport network for all users.

This $10 million project will complete the road section between Queens Streets and Penzance Drive providing improved road safety

Redland City Council has announced the beginning of significant road construction works on School of Arts Road and Collins Street at Redland Bay. The roadwork will commence in September 2018 beginning with the realignment of utility services and is expected to be completed by end of June 2020, construction requirements and weather permitting.

The work is part of an ongoing road upgrade program committed to by Council to improve road congestion and operation of the overall transport network for all users.

This $10 million project will complete the road section between Queens Streets and Penzance Drive providing improved road safety and access and traffic management following significant growth in new housing in the area.

The project will include substantial drainage and utility infrastructure work, including work at the Weinam Creek crossing on School of Arts Road to stop future flooding of the roadway. The finished work includes new pedestrian pathways and on-road cycling facilities linking to existing cyclist and pedestrian facilities, and new pedestrian refuge islands to provide safe connection to the new community amenities in Donald Road and Weinam Creek wetlands. The finished high-grade road surface has been designed to minimise traffic noise and reduce future maintenance. The new road will also be re-routed to avoid the sharp turn into School of Arts Road and to specifically protect the iconic ficus trees that are a much loved and recognised landmark in the area.

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  • $8.1mill School of Arts Road, Redland Bay roadwork completed as more work planned

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    December 16, 2019

    An $8.1 million section of roadwork on School of Arts Road and Collins Street Redland Bay has been completed ahead of schedule and under budget, paving the way for Council to start upgrading nearby water infrastructure in the New Year.

    Redland City Mayor Karen Williams said it may be hard to appreciate the significance of the completed road work for those not familiar with how this section of road used to be.

    “This new road section completed by Council crews has won compliments from locals for the way the work was undertaken and has fixed major floodway problems over Weinam creek.

    “The finished roadwork has been lifted a metre above the old floodway that has been a source of regular flooding and traffic disruption during wet conditions.

    “The design of the new work has also avoided impacts on a corner property and much-loved fig tree that is a locally recognised landmark visible from the surrounding areas.

    Division 5 Councillor Mark Edwards said the surface of the new two-lane road section provides a smoother, quieter and longer-lasting surface that will reduce ongoing maintenance costs and improve road access for an urban area of the city that has grown rapidly over recent years.

    “The new road section includes cycle lanes, parking and safe pedestrian islands for crossings to popular nearby community facilities, while also ensuring that major utility service trenching upgrades were undertaken during construction,” Cr Edwards said.

    Division 6 Councillor Julie Talty said improvements to local infrastructure would continue with Council beginning work on new sewer infrastructure along an adjoining section of School of Arts Road in January.

    “The planned works from Denham Boulevard to approximately 60 meters past the Cypress and Bedarra Streets Roundabout will involve the supply and installation of a major new rising sewer main, a small section of gravity sewer main, manholes and other work.

    “Traffic detours will be necessary during work hours from 7.00 am and 6.00 pm Monday to Friday for all west-bound traffic travelling between Denham Boulevard and Cypress Street but detours will not apply outside of these work hours.

    “Site works will begin on 6 January with the work planned for completion in April 2020, weather permitting.

    “Council greatly appreciates the ongoing patience and co-operation of road users and the local community and for helping to ensure these important infrastructure project can be completed safely, on budget and on time.”