Project December update
Russell Island ferry terminal construction
Works continue on the pontoon, jetty, jetty roof, gangway and screens, along with the landside works.
As the works near completion, a staged operational phase is planned in early 2023.
- Stage 1: New ferry terminal - progressive switchover to the new facility is planned for early 2023
- Stage 2: Recreational boating facilities - involves dismantling the temporary access gangway for repurposing
- Stage 3: Landside works - including completion of the new amenities block.
Russell Island ferry terminal screening with artwork.Macleay Island ferry terminal construction
Works continue on the jetty, jetty roof, gangway and landside works.
Landside works:
- A revised traffic management plan will be implemented to allow for the stormwater drain underneath the roundabout to be upgraded. This is a necessary upgrade as the area is subject to flooding.
- This will be undertaken in a staged approach with traffic management in place for approximately two months commencing in early 2023, weather permitting.
Macleay Island ferry terminal construction. Lamb Island ferry terminal construction
Works continue on the jetty with precast concrete elements installed and the jetty concrete deck complete.
The pontoon roof installation and fit-out is continuing at Thornlands prior to its float-out to Lamb Island.
Karragarra Island ferry terminal construction
Jetty construction works are well underway with all precast concrete elements now installed and the jetty concrete deck completed. Landside works have also commenced.
The pontoon was transported from the contractor’s factory at the Sunshine Coast to Thornlands in mid-November 2022, where it is now undergoing final fit-out.
Arrival of the Karragarra Island pontoon at Thornlands.What to expect during construction
- Presence of construction personnel including traffic controllers, surveyors and trades people
- Piling works – noise and vibration; bus zone temporary relocation; earthworks; conduit installation
- Establishment of ferry terminal work zone including changed traffic conditions and pedestrian detours
- Demolition of existing concrete foundations; new concrete slabs to be poured.
The overall project remains on track for completion in mid-2023.
The project team would like to remind customers to please use caution at the construction sites. We appreciate your patience and continued support during the delivery of this project.
To contact the TMR project team, please email them at boatinginfrastructure@msq.qld.gov.au
