Project August update

Macleay Island ferry terminal construction

With piling nearing completion the jetty construction, service installation, drainage and foundation works are well underway.

The pontoon float-out from Thornlands to the island is now planned for early September 2022, weather and tidal conditions permitting. Fabrication of the ferry gangway at the Thornlands factory is almost complete.

Works on the jetty, gangway and landside are continuing with installation of the jetty roof structure planned to commence in the coming weeks, weather permitting.

The landside works are progressing well with installation of services, drainage and foundation works ongoing. The landside shelter structures are currently being fabricated offsite.

As advised to stakeholders in the June update, the Lamb Island bus shelter has been removed to allow onsite piling works to commence, now planned for early August 2022.

Passengers are encouraged to use the eastern shelter in the interim until the new works are complete.

Please note, the pathway adjacent to the altered site will be fenced off to allow for the works. Residents are asked to kindly use the remaining pathway running alongside the eastern shelter.

The final fit-out of the pontoon is underway at Thornlands prior to its float-out, planned for late 2022.

Karragarra Island ferry terminal fabrication works

Piling work is due to commence in early to mid August 2022. Onsite pre-works to allow for the piling equipment has commenced.

Initially it was planned for the large cottonwood tree between the existing ferry terminal gangway and the shelter to undergo extensive branch trimming and remain in place.

However, after the initial trimming work by the contractor, the project team can advise that the tree is now planned to be fully removed and replaced with another mature cottonwood tree. The project team will provide further updates to Karragarra residents on this issue.

Fabrication of the pontoon has commenced at the contractor’s factory. It is due to be transported to Thornlands for fit-out in late 2022.

What to expect during construction:

• Presence of construction personnel including traffic controllers, surveyors and service investigators
• Piling works – noise and vibration; bus zone temporary relocation
• Changed traffic conditions in Macleay Island ferry terminal car park
• Establishment of ferry terminal work zone and pedestrian detours at Lamb and Karragarra islands.

In order to maximise efficiencies of the overall project and keep delivery on schedule, the contractor's works schedule may change as necessary between islands.

Project updates will continue to provide a look-ahead of current and planned activities.

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