Works update | Redland City Council
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Further information

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 - Various locations
Removal and stump grind of 31 Maleluca trees causing structural damage. These trees are being removed as part of the Maleluca program , letterbox drop will be completed prior to removal. - No Road Closure. This work is planned to commence Monday 11 March 2024 and to be completed by Tuesday 30 April 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM (weather permitting).
Redland Bay - Bayview Conservation Area Single Bike Trail Project - Bayview Conservation Area , Redland Bay
Rectification and maintenance works to be completed to various tracks.Works will include excavation works to rectify erosion and water mitigation issues to the tracks totalling 11.3kms - No Road Closure. This work is planned to commence Wednesday 3 January 2024 and to be completed by Thursday 16 May 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM (weather permitting).
Redland Bay - Giles Rd Verge Tidy Up – fallen trees and dead standing trees to be removed. - Giles Road Verge of 1-9 Giles Rd Redland Bay
Many of the short lived casuarina trees have fallen over on the sloping verge. Dead and fallen trees will be removed from this area. The narrow access and slope require the work team to be based at road level. Works may be delayed due to wet weather - Partial Road Closure Traffic control will close one lane to allow the work team to complete the work safely for 2-3 hours.. This work is planned to commence and to be completed by Wednesday 10 April 2024 between the hours of 6:45 and 12:00 PM (weather permitting).

City Infrastructure

There are no current works update notifications

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 : 30/04/2024 (Weather & Site conditions permitting)
Birkdale - PDG-44673 Old Cleveland Road East/Barron Road Roundabout - 2023/24 Asphalt and Associated Works – Various Locations, Redland City
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking road resurfacing and associated works (Nightworks) at the Old Cleveland Road East/Barron Road Roundabout. Timeline: Sunday, 24 March 2024 to Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 7:00pm to 5:00am, Sunday to Wednesday. Please note these works are being undertaken as NIGHT WORKS. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions. Should the date move further than 1 week from the above proposal an updated Notification will be issued.
Capalaba - PDG-44169-1 - Crotona Road West Park
Redland City Council Contractors will be engaged to deliver the following: • Construction of earthworks, concrete connections to pathways, landscaping, furniture/hard elements, play equipment, shade structure • Supply and installation of play equipment including toddler Rocker unit, toddler climbing unit, play panel (type 1 and 2), spring toy, toddler independent flipper, rubber domes and double swing; • Supply and installation of shade sails structures; • Supply and installation of landscape features including sandstone block seating walls, sandstone boulder edge, sandstone block retaining wall, topsoiling and turf; • Supply and installation of playground surfaces including rubber, mulch and sand softfall; • Supply and installation of new park signs, • Supply and installation of Sub soil drainage infrastructure; Expected Start Date 04/03/2024 Expected Finish Date 12/04/2024 (Weather and sote Conditions permitting)
Capalaba - PDG-46364-1 - Footpath Renewal - 30 Old Cleveland Road, Capalaba
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the construction of a new section of footpath turf/mulch to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 18/03/2024 Expected Finish Date - 22/03/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Capalaba - PDG-46611-1 - Indigiscapes Fairy Wren Boardwalk Replacement
Redland City Council Contractors will be responsible for the demolition of the existing boardwalk and the design and construction of a replacement boardwalk and associated works. Timeline: 14 March through to 28 May 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-20798-1 - RPAC Redevelopement - Stage 1
Description of Works: Redland City Council Internal Constructions Crews will be reconfiguring the cul de sac area at the end of Middle Street, Cleveland to provide a safe set down area for the patrons of the Redlands Performing Arts Centre (RPAC). These works will involve, but not limited to: • Provide a safe pedestrian crossing point between RPAC and the courthouse through the construction of kerb ramps with tactile paving and designated pedestrian crossing. • Footpath upgrade in front of RPAC to make the crossfall DDA compliant. These upgrades will include the placement of coloured exposed aggerate concrete, construction of a concrete seating wall and garden beds complete with feature lighting and minor landscape works. • Creation of a drop-off zone in front of RPAC. • Lighting upgrades. • Asphalt road resurfacing. • Upgrades to the existing stormwater infrastructure.
Cleveland - PDG-30790-2 - Weinam Creek Ferry Terminal Maintenance
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking maintenance works on the Weinam Creek Ferry Terminal. This work is to include maintenance on and replacement of roof members, roof sheeting, drainage elements and electrical fitting and fixtures. Timeline: 29 January 2024 through to 29 March 2024, 7.00am to 6.00pm and 9:30pm until 4:00am as required for Scaffold / gantry set-up and removal. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions.
Cleveland - PDG-30837 - Fishing Platform Drake Canal, Raby Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be removing of existing fishing platform and timber rail bollards. Once the platform is removed, fencing will be installed together with sandstone blocks for informal seating. Timeline: Thursday 29 February through to Thursday 11 April 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.
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.
Mount Cotton - PDG-41634-1 - 2023/24 Asphalt and Associated Works – Various Locations, Redland City
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking road resurfacing and associated works along Double Jump Road Mount Cotton Timeline: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 to Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 7:00pm to 5:00am, Sunday to Wednesday. Please note these works are being undertaken as NIGHT WORKS. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking road resurfacing and associated works (Nightworks) along Valley Way, Mount Cotton at the following locations: • Mount Cotton Road to Hardwood Drive – Westbound, and • Hardwood Drive to Seeana Drive – Eastbound & Westbound including Seanna Drive Roundabout. Timeline: Monday 05 February 2024 through to Friday 23 February 2024, 7:00pm to 5:00am, Sunday to Thursday. Please note these works are being undertaken as NIGHT WORKS. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions. Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking road resurfacing and associated works (Nightworks) at German Church Road and Daintree Roundabout, Redland Bay. Timeline: Monday 19 February 2024 through to Tuesday 27 February 2024, 7:00pm to 5:00am, Sunday to Thursday. Please note these works are being undertaken as NIGHT WORKS. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions. Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking road resurfacing and associated works (Nightworks) at Mary Pleasant Drive, Birkdale. Timeline: Sunday 25 February 2024 to 2024 to Sunday 03 March 2024, 7:00pm to 5:00am, Sunday to Thursday. Please note these works are being undertaken as NIGHT WORKS. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather and resultant poor site conditions. Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking road resurfacing and associated works (Nightworks) on Boundary Street, between Gordon Road and Main Street, Redland Bay. Works include: • Boundary Street road resurfacing (between Gordon Road to Moogurrapum Creek Bridge); • Moogurrapum Creek Bridge (Boundary Street) resurfacing. Please note, a detour will be in place for the majority of the works along Boundary Street between Gordon Road and Main Street between 8pm to 5am (Sunday to Thursday. Local access only will be permitted within the work area (following Traffic Controller direction) but some delays should be expected. Timeline: Sunday 3 March 2024 to Thursday 21 March 2024, 7:00pm to 5:00am, Sunday to Thursday (note road closure will not commence until 8:00pm). Please note these works are being undertaken as NIGHT WORKS. 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-44721-1 - Park Renewal – Cliftonville Place Park, Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a toddler barnhouse, cantilever spring, spinning seesaw, sand digger; parkway seat, bollards, drinking fountain with dog bowl; sandstone steppers and seating wall, with turf to disturbed area. Removal of very poor conditioned play equipment, shade structure, bollards and seating; and associated works. Expected Start Date - 20/03/2024 Expected Finish Date - 26/04/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-44841-1 - MBC Cycleway Upgrade - Orchard Beach Foreshore South - link School of Arts Road to Torquay Road, Redland Bay
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of 2 new sections of pathway within 47-61 Penzance Drive, Redland Bay, MBC directional signage, replacing a section of handrail to existing culvert bridge, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 18/03/2024 Expected Finish Date - 21/03/2024 (weather & site conditons permitting)
Redland Bay - PDG-46414 - Site Establishment – Weinam Creek Stage 3A
Redland City Council’s Construction Project Unit are in the process of setting up site offices and material storage areas at the south western corner of Sel Outridge Park Redland Bay. These works are in preparation for the upcoming Weinam Creek Stage 3A project which forms part of the larger Weinam Creek PDA. Timeline: Tuesday 25th October 2022 through to late January 2023, 7.00am to 5.00pm. This completion date may change due to wet weather. Another Project Delivery Notification for the construction of the Weinam Creek Stage 3A project will be issued once a confirmed start date is known.
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 roundabout to the intersection of 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-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 6/04/2023, 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-46982-2 - Charlie Buckler Sports Fields Upgrade Project
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking construction of the Charlie Buckler Sports Field Project and associated works at Redland Bay, Redland City. This project for the delivery for the Charlie Buckler Sports Upgrade Project includes the following: • Demolish and removal of the following existing infrastructure: o Rugby Union/Cricket clubhouse o Storage shed o DOLA o Basketball halfcourt o BMX Track o Cricket nets • Retain and protect: o Existing car parking o Play equipment o Tennis clubhouse facility and tennis courts o Sports field lighting • Construction of: o New clubhouse and storage including all associated service including all services: o Building o Plumbing o Electrical o Landscaping o Reconfiguration of the vehicular entry to the site including associated civil and landscaping works. o Extension of carpark o Field reconfiguration including relocation of goal posts in new irrigation system o Footpaths o Cricket nets o Reconfigured DOLA Timeline: Wednesday 23rd August through to Monday 17th 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.
Russell Island - PDG-80920 - 23/24 SMBI Road Upgrade - Russell ISland
Benefits: The benefits of the SMBI Road Upgrade Program (Russell Island) include: • Reduce the ongoing maintenance of road which degrades very quickly after inclement weather. • Minimise dust generated from traffic using an unsealed road. Description of Works: Redland City Council Construction Crews will be upgrading various streets on Russell Island. Primarily, these works will involve the installation of gravel pavement and the application of a two-coat bitumen seal. The roads which are scheduled for sealing include: • 80603 – The Boulevard from Crescent Drive to Lions Park. • 80604 – Crescent Drive from Paradise Avenue to the end. • 80612 - Catamaran Street from Sabot Street to #9 Catamaran Street. • 80613 – Trimaran Street from Titala Street to #14 Trimaran Street. • 80614 – Aranda Street from Titala Street to #16 Aranda Street. • 80619 – Gunsynd Street from Berborough Street to #16 Gunsynd Street. Timeline: 15th January 2024 through to end of March 2024. This completion date may change over the course of the project due to wet weather, poor site conditions and Contractor availability.
Thorneside - PDG-44913-1 - Footpath Expansion in front of 270 Queens Esplanade, Thorneside
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a section of footpath between existing kerb ramps, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 25/03/2024 Expected Finish Date - 26/04/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Thorneside - PDG-64303-3 - SPS029 Wet Well Renewal-Thorneside
Description of Works: Redland City Council Contractors will be designing and constructing the renewal of Sewerage Pump Station (SPS) SPS029 wet well, dry well and associated infrastructure. Timeline: 27 September 2023 through to 31 May 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.
Thornlands - PDG-43628-1 - Panorama Drive (South Street intersection) Pedestrian Safety Improvements, Thornlands
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of kerb ramps, traffic island, tactiles, turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 02/04/2024 Expected Finish Date - 19/04/2024 (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-44128-1 - Footpath Expansion – Cleveland Redland Bay Road, Thornlands
Redland City Council Contractors will be installing a new section of concrete footpath connecting to the existing footpaths, installation of turf to disturbed areas and associated works. Expected Start Date - 06/05/2024 Expected Finish Date - 09/05/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Thornlands - PDG-46585-1 - Insurance Claim Thornlands Community Park
Redland City Council Contractors will be engaged to complete the following: • Removal of Damaged play equipment and 1 x shade sail post • Retain and protect existing garden beds and play equipment not damaged during fire • Construction of the following: • Willplay equipment • GTH bridge and top frame • Centre cage, post, and ropes • Tube Slide Short • Takura mulch • Rubber Softfall (Aqua) • Damage shade sail post and shade Sail • Reinstate garden areas Expected Start Date 04/03/2024 Expected Finish Date 26/03/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
Victoria Point - PDG-44187-1 - Park Upgrade - Bill Scudamore-Smith Park, Victoria Point
Redland City Council Contractors will be undertaking the installation of a playground treehouse with slide and climbing elements, basket swing and see saw, soccer goal; parkway seat, drinking fountain, table setting; shade sail, turf to disturbed areas. Removal of very poor conditioned play equipment, tap, sign and seating; and associated works. Expected Start Date - 26/02/2024 Expected Finish Date - 28/03/2024 (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