Wellington Street / Panorama Drive road upgrade program

Image from fly-through animation video showing how the road will change.

The Wellington Street / Panorama Drive road upgrade program is a road duplication project servicing a key Council controlled north-south arterial link in the centre north of Redland City.

On 2 September 2020, Redland City Council approved funding for the first stage of the three stage program.

This program will bring numerous benefits to the people of Redlands Coast including improved journey to work times, decreased peak hour congestion, and increased vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian safety.

The project is also expected to create nearly 70 jobs for Redlands Coast residents and another 70 for other Queenslanders.

The Australian Government will provide $15 million towards intersection upgrades along the route through the Infrastructure Investment Program and the Queensland Government is providing $465,000 through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program 2021-2022.

The three stages of the program include:

Stage 1- Boundary Road to South Street, Thornlands (2020-2024)
Stage 2- South Street to Bay Street, Thornlands/ Cleveland (TBC*)
Stage 3- Bay Street to Russell Street, Cleveland (TBC*)

Stage 1 will involve road duplication along Panorama Drive from Boundary Road to the Wellington Street intersection and on Wellington Street from the Panorama Drive intersection as far as South Street, Thornlands. Intersection upgrades at Ziegenfusz Road/Panorama Drive and Panorama Drive/Wellington Street will deliver greater road capacity and safety benefits.

Minor disruptions are likely to occur as works progress and advance notice will be provided to road users during these times. While disruptions are expected, much of the work will allow for the existing road to continue to carry traffic while the new lanes are constructed on the adjacent road reserve. Safety is a key priority for Council and there may be some reduction in posted speed limits during construction.

Stage 2 will see the road duplication continue along Wellington Street from South Street to Bay Street, and Stage 3 from Bay Street to Russell Street.

* Stage 2 and Stage 3 works are subject to future Council approval, availability of Federal and State grants and other city-wide capital works priorities.

Image from fly-through animation video showing how the road will change.

The Wellington Street / Panorama Drive road upgrade program is a road duplication project servicing a key Council controlled north-south arterial link in the centre north of Redland City.

On 2 September 2020, Redland City Council approved funding for the first stage of the three stage program.

The project is also expected to create nearly 70 jobs for Redlands Coast residents and another 70 for other Queenslanders.

The three stages of the program include:

Stage 1- Boundary Road to South Street, Thornlands (2020-2024)
Stage 2- South Street to Bay Street, Thornlands/ Cleveland (TBC*)
Stage 3- Bay Street to Russell Street, Cleveland (TBC*)

Stage 2 will see the road duplication continue along Wellington Street from South Street to Bay Street, and Stage 3 from Bay Street to Russell Street.

* Stage 2 and Stage 3 works are subject to future Council approval, availability of Federal and State grants and other city-wide capital works priorities.

Major road upgrade to bring raft of benefits to Redlands Coast

29 Apr 2022

Major road upgrade to bring raft of benefits to Redlands Coast

Redlands Coast road users are set to benefit as work on $30 million Stage 1 of Wellington Street/Panorama Drive upgrade program gets underway.

Mayor Karen Williams said the program, which is supported by the Australian Government through the Urban Congestion Fund, would help residents get around the city safer and faster.

“Nobody likes being stuck in traffic and representing one of Council’s largest ever road investments, this project will reduce congestion and help residents get home to their families sooner,” Cr Williams said.

“The first stage of the project will see the road duplicated from Boundary Road to South Street, with work to begin in the near future and be completed by the end of next year.

“This project is an example of what can be achieved when different levels of government work together, with the Federal Government providing funding to help make it a reality.”

Division 3 Councillor Paul Golle said the project would create around 140 jobs for Queenslanders and would bring limited disruption.

“Knowing the benefits, I’m excited to see the commencement of this road upgrade program and look forward to enjoying the benefits the duplicated road will bring,” Cr Golle said.

“Redlands Coast residents will directly benefit from the creation of around 70 local jobs related to the project, with a further 70 jobs to be created across Queensland.

“Foresight from our city planners has allowed space for the road duplication, meaning impacts on neighbouring properties have been limited and works can be carried out with limited disruption to traffic flow.”

Division 7 Councillor Rowanne McKenzie said the project would bring improved safety for all road users.

“Duplication of this road will see additional shoulders for cyclists, dedicated turning lanes, a pedestrian and cyclist shared path for the full length on the western side of the road, and signalised intersections,” she said.

“These features will make it easier to use the road and improve safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.”

The Wellington Street / Panorama Drive road duplication will be completed over three stages and is estimated to cost a total of $90 million. The stages are:

Stage 1: Boundary Road to South Street, Thornlands (early to mid-2022 – late 2023)
Stage 2: South Street, Thornlands to Bay Street, Cleveland (2024-2027, to be confirmed subject to funding)
Stage 3: Bay Street to Russell Street, Cleveland (2027-2030, to be confirmed subject to funding).

The project will benefit from Federal Government funding for intersection upgrades at Ziegenfusz Road/Panorama Drive, Panorama Drive/Wellington Street and Wellington Street/Weippin Street.