Works update | Redland City Council

Works update

We are currently upgrading a number of roads, car parks, parks, footpaths, marine works, cycle ways, and intersections across the Redlands that have been identified as improvements under our current budget.

Contact us if you need more information or have feedback about problems in your area.

Listed below are current and upcoming works for each suburb grouped by 

  • City Operations - City Sport & Venues, Parks & Conservation, Roads Drainage & Marine.
  • City Infrastructure - Civic & Open Space
  • Project based works - Construction Projects

 

City Operations

- Paperbark Removal and Replacement Program - Cleveland,Redland Bay & Thornlands
Paperbark removal and stump grinding to be completed at four properties by a Council Contractor. - No Road Closure. This work is planned to commence Monday 15 July 2024 and to be completed by Monday 30 September 2024 between the hours of 7.00am and 4.00pm (weather permitting).
Redland Bay - Planned Burn – Bayview Conservation Area - 243-271 Days Road, Redland Bay
Redland City Council’s Parks & Conservation Crews are intending to undertake a planned burn in a section of bushland within the Bayview Conservation Area - No Road Closure Advisory signs will be onsite (Control Burn & Smoke Hazard) and traffic management.. This work is planned to commence and to be completed by Thursday 25 July 2024 between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm (weather permitting).

City Infrastructure

Victoria Point - Sewer Main Extension/Connection - Carnoustie Court,
City Water Contractors are undertaking sewer works to connect a new subdivision, with works expected to take 4 weeks to complete, weather permitting. - Full Road Closure Daytime road closure with traffic control in place. These works are planned to occur between the hours of 6.30 am and 5.00 pm, commencing on Tuesday 4 June 2024 and completed by Friday 28 June 2024, weather permitting.

Projects

Birkdale - PDG-20293-1 - Willard's Farm Restoration, Birkdale
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be completing the following works: Partial demolition, restoration of building elements and construction of building elements, and installation of stormwater, electrical and hydraulic services and associated works. It is anticipated that restoration works will be comprised of various components including building restoration, site preparations and service utility upgrades. This includes: • Restoration works for the existing House (including service utility connections); • Restoration works for the existing Milking Shed; • Restoration works for the existing Cream Shed (Creamery); • Access Platform construction for the existing Cream Shed (Creamery); • Restoration works for the existing Garage; • Restoration works for the existing Cistern; • Viewing platform construction for the existing Cistern; • Restoration works for the existing Elevated Tank; • Install security lighting; and • Install CCTV security system; Timeline: 28 AUGUST 2023 through to 28 JUNE 2024, 7.00am to 6.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Birkdale - PDG-44055-1 - Park Reimage - Fuschia, Carinyan, Lobelia Parks
Redland City Council Contractors will be engaged to • Demolition and removal of assets identified in RCC For Construction drawings including but not limited to chicanes, signage, taps, water meter, barriers around stormwater structures, bollards, playground assets, pool fencing, gate slide rails, trees, gate bollards, seats and log bollards; • Construction of earthworks, bollards, concrete slabs, stormwater drainage infrastructure, sandstone blocks and boulders, landscaping, furniture/hard elements, safety fencing, weldmesh fencing, tap, signage, play equipment, swinging park gate and water services; • Supply and installation of play equipment including flower rocker, double swing, fairytale teepee, gum blossom stool/steppers and soccer goal; • Supply and installation of concrete slabs and concrete edging; • Supply and installation of landscape features including sandstone block seating walls, sandstone block retaining wall, forest mulch, topsoiling and turf; • Supply and installation of playground surfaces including rubber, takura engineered softfall, and sand softfall; • Supply and installation of new park signs, tap with dog bowl and maintenance tap, seat, swinging park gate, playground safety fencing, weld mesh fencing, recycled plastic bollards and folding bollards; • Supply and installation of drainage infrastructure; • Supply and installation of water service connections; Expected Start Date : 29/01/2024 Expected Finish Date : 06/06/2024 (Weather & Site conditions permitting)
Birkdale - PDG-44935-1 - Kerb Ramp Extension – 20 Bailey Road, Birkdale
Redland City Council Contractors will be upgrading the existing section of footpath which includes the removal of existing sections of pathway and the installation of a new footpath connecting to existing, new kerb ramps, traffic island, upgraded lighting, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 05/08/2024 Expected Finish Date - 30/08/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Capalaba - PDG-46666 - Drainage Maintenance –Springbrook Drive, Capalaba.
Redland City Council’s Internal Construction Crews will be undertaking drainage maintenance works in the park land located on Springbrook Drive, Capalaba QLD 4157. These works will involve the following: • Installation of gabion cages; • Installation of rock; • Other associated works required to complete this project. Timeline: Monday 20th May 2024 through to Friday 28th June 2024, 7.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (weather permitting). This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Capalaba - PDG-44914-1 - Footpath Expansion & Weldmesh Fencing – 377-385 Redland Bay Road, Capalaba
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a concrete pathway, new bus stop slab and tactiles, black weldmesh fence, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 31/07/2024 Expected Finish Date - 30/08/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Cleveland - PDG-43772-2 - Raby Bay Revetment Wall Renewal - Seacrest Court
Redland City Council Contractors will be demolishing the existing revetment wall prior to installation of new revetment wall and retaining wall including installation of raked and vertical wall piles, as well as vertical slope stability piles supporting concrete panels. Timeline: 2nd April 2024 through to 23rd August 2024 7.00am to 6.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Cleveland - PDG-64515-2 - Kinross Road Development Sewerage Trunk Infrastructure New Pump Station
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking installation of New Pump Station and associated works. Expected Start Date - 15/07/2024 Expected Finish Date - 12/02/2025 (Weather and site conditions permitting)
Dunwich - PDG-63193-1 - Dunwich WWTP Upgrades - Stage 1 Dewatering Unit
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be supplying and installing a pre-identified fit for purpose Screw Press (dewatering unit) to necessary Licenses, Codes, Australian Standards and agreed performance requirements. Timeline: 23 October 2023 through to 30 April 2024, 7.00am to 5.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Macleay Island - PDG-80920-1 - 23/24 SMBI Road Upgrade Program – Macleay Island.
Redland City Council Construction Crews will be upgrading various street on Macleay Island. Primarily, these works will involve the installation of gravel pavement and the application of two coat bitumen seal. The roads which are scheduled for sealing include: • 80505 – Ilya Street from Kate Street to 28 Beelong Street. • 80509 – Kardinia Street from Ilya Street to 27 Kardinia Street. • 80563 – Conran Street from Lonicera Street to the end of Conran Street. • 80654 – Peter Court from Lonicera Street to the end of Peter Court. • 80565 – Jordan Street from Conran Street to 9 Jordan Street. • 80566 – Frenchem Terrace from High Central Road to 25 Frenchem Terrace. • 80569 – Donald Street from Thomas Street to Barry Street. • 80570 – Barry Street from Western Road to Donald Street. • 80571 – Con Street from Western Road to 6-10 Con Street. • 80572 – Columbia Street from Western Road to Eagle Street. Timeline: 13th May 2024 through to 31st July 2024. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather, poor site conditions and contractor availability.
Macleay Island - PDG-44041 - Mango Crescent, Macleay Island – Drainage Renewal/ Expansion & SMBI Road Upgrade Program.
Redland City Council’s Internal Construction Crews will be undertaking drainage renewal and expansion works at Mango Crescent, Macleay Island. These works will involve the following but not limited to: • Installation of a 525mm stormwater line (using black-max pipes). • Installation of field inlet outside 7 Mango Crescent. • Construction of a swale drain. • Two Coat Bitumen sealing. Timeline: Monday 5th August 2024 with anticipated completion early November 2024. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Mount Cotton, Redland Bay - PDG-64134-2 - SPS134 and Rising Main Upgrade - Mount Cotton
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be partially designing and constructing a new sewer rising main (trenchless portion to be designed) to replace the existing, with upgrade works at Sewer Pump Station 134 and the inlet pipework arrangement at the Mount Cotton Wastewater Treatment Plant. Timeline: 26 February 2024 through to 10 July 2024, 7.00am to 6.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Redland Bay - PDG-46512 - Weinam Creek Development - Stage 3B-A
Redland City Council’s Internal Construction Projects Unit will be undertaking works related to the Weinam Creek Development – Stage 3B-A and as part of the Project, Council will be constructing infrastructure within the Moore’s Road Carpark, Redland Bay. Works will involve, but not limited to: o Reconfiguration of existing carpark in Moore’s Road. o Installation of Water pipes o Installation of Manholes & Catchpits o Installation of kerb and channelling. o Installation of traffic islands. o Road resurfacing works to areas of the road which have been disturbed. o Installation of line marking and traffic signs. o Placement of turf to disturbed areas o Landscaping works. Timeline: 10/01/2023 through to 30/09/2024, 7.00am to 5.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Redland Bay - PDG-46414-1 - Weinam Creek Development Stage 3A
Redland City Council’s Internal Construction Projects Unit will be undertaking works related to the Weinam Creek Development – Stage 3A and as part of the Project, Council will be constructing infrastructure within the Weinam Creek PDA Precinct. Works will involve, but not limited to: o Realignment of Hamilton St to give direct access to Weinam Creek Marina o Construction of a intersection to Hamilton St & Weinam St o Upgrade reconfiguration & realignment of all underground services incl of water, sewer, Telstra and electrical o Road resurfacing works to areas of the road which have been disturbed o Installation of line marking and traffic signs o Upgrade of all street lighting o Landscaping works Timeline: Tuesday 10th January 2023 and will be completed by June 2024, (weather permitting), 7.00am to 5.00pm. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Redland Bay - PDG-44064-1 - Park Renewal – Point Talburpin Park, Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a play tower, birds nest swing, inclusive carousel, spring cracked egg, curlew chick, carved totem, rubber domes; BMX track upgrades, park signage, multi-goal posts; shelter with table setting, seating, drinking fountain; single BBQ, public amenities, swing gate; landscaping including tree planting, sandstone boulder edging, turf to disturbed area. Removal of very poor conditioned play equipment, seating, shelter, BBQ, bollards and associated works. Project Update: The pedestrian bridge connecting McWilliam Street, Junee Street, and Torquay Road will be closed from Monday, 22 July 2024 to Monday, 29 July 2024. This closure is necessary for the construction of a new footpath linking the existing bridge to the upgraded park facilities, as well as for bridge maintenance works. Signs will be placed on each path leading to the bridge advising pedestrians to use alternative routes during this period. For further inquiries, please contact RCC Customer Services at 3829 8999. Expected Start Date - 13/05/2024 Expected Finish Date - 23/08/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-44916-1 - Footpath Expansion & Weldmesh Fencing - Laneway Adjacent to 16 Braemar Court, Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a footpath joining to the existing footpath in the adjacent laneway; kerb ramps with tactiles; turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 08/07/2024 Expected Finish Date - 02/08/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Thornlands - PDG-43971-3 - Wellington St / Panorama Drive Upgrade – Stage 1
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. 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. The Australian Government will provide $15 million towards intersection upgrades along the route for Stage 1 through the Infrastructure Investment Program, and the Queensland Government is providing $500,000 through the Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program 2021-2022. More information about the project is available at Wellington Street / Panorama Drive road upgrade program | Your Say Redlands Coast Minor disruptions are likely to occur as works progress and advance notice will be provided to road users and other stakeholders 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. Expected Start Date: February 2023 Expected Finish Date: October 2024 (weather and site conditions permitting) Some nightworks will occur throughout the project to minimise traffic disruptions
Thornlands - PDG-44920-1 - Kerb Ramp Extension & Lighting – Laurette Avenue, Thornlands
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of kerb ramps, weld mesh fencing, removal of yellow ‘no stopping’ line, tree trimming. Demolition of redundant kerb ramps and reinstatement of kerb. Installation of turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 15/07/2024 Expected Finish Date - 31/07/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Victoria Point - PDG-NA - Cleveland Redland Bay Rd, Victoria Point - Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR)
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) is undertaking a $110 million package of works to upgrade Cleveland-Redland Bay Road. Part of the project includes duplicating Cleveland-Redland Bay Road from Anita Street to Magnolia Parade. For further details, contact the project team on (07) 3066 4338 or email metropolitanregion@tmr.qld.gov.au PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A RCC PROJECT
Wellington Point - PDG-44180-1 - Crossley Drive Park
The playground at Crossley Place Park is now close to 30 year old and is identified as being at end of its asset life and will be removed. Due to the environmental factors of the close by wetlands and the close proximity to the water way, the replacement of the play space is not supported. Park users can still enjoy this space through activities such as quiet contemplation, kick about area, imaginative play through the interaction with natural elements and walking and cycling along connected pathways. Wellington Point has welcomed many recent park renewals and upgrades and Council can recommend the below parks to visit. - Goodall Street Park - Liner Street Park - Plantation Place Park Redland City Council Contractors will be engaged to deliver the following, • Demolition and removal of assets identified in RCC construction documents including Playground equipment, Shade sail posts and footings, Concrete edging and pathway section, Drop down bollard, Timber bollards, Signage, Park seats and Timber retaining wall • Under prune and remove deadwood from existing trees • Supply and Install Concrete sleeper retaining wall, turf and spade edging, mulch, concrete paths, line marking, bollards and furniture. Timeline: Expected Start Date : 01 July Expected Finish Date: 28 July 2024 ( Weather and Site Conditions Permitting)