Horseshoe Bay Road Rehabilitation and Guardrails
| Investment | $9 million |
|---|---|
| Jobs | 30 |
| Goal | 4. A sustainable destination that embraces and participates in the arts, sports and events and recreational activities. |
| Strategic Purpose | To improve road user safety along Horseshoe Bay Road. |
| Status | Stage 1 & 2 complete. Stage 3 commenced in mid-2023. |
Townsville City Council is improving road safety along Horseshoe Bay Road on Magnetic Island.
Stage 1 and 2
The upgrade of 4km of road from Olympus Crescent in Arcadia to Pacific Drive in Horseshoe Bay. Improvements include approximately 4km of pavement repairs and asphalt resurfacing, installation of approximately 1.6km of new guardrail, new safety signage including vehicle-activated warning signs, pavement marking, some kerb and channel installation, footpath upgrades and minor drainage works.
Construction commenced Monday 30 May 2022 and was completed in mid-December 2022.
Stage 3
A further 540m of road upgrades consisting of pavement sealing and repairs from Marine Parade to Olympus Crescent, and road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades into Hayles Avenue to Cook Road. Improvements will include asphalt repairs and resurfacing, underground stormwater improvements, pavement marking, improved bus stop amenity, kerb and channel installation, and footpath upgrades.
However, recent cancellations by local commercial barge operators due to the approaching Tropical Cyclone Jasper have affected our ability to complete the asphalting work along Marine Parade, Armand Way, and Hayles Avenue.
Barge services have recommenced, and our priority is to complete asphalting as soon as possible to seal these busy roads before the Christmas holiday and further wet season weather. To minimise the disruption this delay may cause, Council aims to complete these activities between Saturday 16 December and Wednesday 20 December 2023, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 6am to 6pm and include work on Sunday.
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will cause traffic delays. Island residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time. Flashing lights, dust and noise may be associated with these activities.
BMD Constructions, a local contractor, is delivering this project on Council's behalf and will continue to update the Island community as these works progress. BMD will take a break from Friday 22 December 2023, and recommence work on Monday 8 January 2024.
Work in the new year will include installing associated safety signage, line marking, and minor concrete pours. Council expects this project to be complete by March 2024, weather permitting.
This $9 million project is funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments, with the Queensland Government contributing $7 million under the Local Road Network Capital Grants Program and the Australian Government contributing $2 million under the Black Spot Program.
Project Updates
May 2022 – Guardrail installation
Townsville City Council is preparing to install new guardrails along an identified section of Horseshoe Bay Road, near The Forts bus stop.
As part of these works, Council will:
- Trim trees
- Clear vegetation and debris as required
- Construct the foundations for new guardrails
- Install new guardrails and resurface the road.
Council has scheduled these works to commence on Monday 30 May 2022 and expects the works to take 10 weeks to complete, weather and conditions permitting.
During these works, traffic along this section of Horseshoe Bay Road will temporarily become one-way and guided by portable traffic lights.
May 2023 – Road and stormwater upgrades
A further 540m of road upgrades consisting of pavement sealing and repairs from Marine Parade to Olympus Crescent, and road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades into Hayles Avenue to Cook Road. Improvements will include asphalt repairs and resurfacing, underground stormwater improvements, pavement marking, improved bus stop amenity, kerb and channel installation, and footpath upgrades.
Construction is due to commence in mid-2023 and will take approximately six months.
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will be in place. Traffic delays are expected - residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time.
August 2023 – Road Rehabilitation and Guardrail Installation
Project Update – Preparations for September School Holidays
In preparation for the September school holidays, Townsville City Council is rescheduling the prearranged road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades along Hayles Avenue up to Cook Road. Instead, Council plans to concentrate on completing the roadworks along Armand Way, from Marine Parade to Hayles Avenue, Arcadia.
In doing so, Council can better accommodate the expected increase in tourist traffic during September and continue to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety throughout these essential works.
Working towards this target, Council contractors will place this portion of Armand Way under traffic control with a single-lane reversible flow directed by traffic controllers during the day and mobile traffic lights at night.
Council will start the planned Hayles Avenue works after removing the traffic control on Armand Way.
Council has scheduled this portion of the works to commence on Thursday 17 August 2023 and expects these works to take four weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Council is undertaking road upgrades consisting of pavement sealing and repairs along Armand Way between Olympus Crescent and Marine Parade, and road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades into Hayles Avenue to Cook Road.
Improvements include asphalt repairs and resurfacing, underground stormwater improvements, pavement marking, improved bus stop amenity, kerb and channel installation, and footpath upgrades.
Council began works in July 2023 and expects these works to take five months to complete, weather permitting.
Regular work hours are from 6am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 2pm on Saturday.
In exceptional cases, Council may require work outside these hours.
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will be in place. Traffic delays are expected - residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time.
Works may involve:
- Traffic control and temporary lane closures,
- Operation of machinery throughout the work zone,
- Noise, dust, vibration, and flashing lights.
A local contractor, BMD Constructions, will deliver these works on behalf of Council.
December 2023 – Project Update
Council is upgrading the roads around Armand Way and Hayles Avenue, Arcadia. However, recent cancellations by local commercial barge operators due to the approaching Tropical Cyclone Jasper have affected our ability to complete the asphalting work along Marine Parade, Armand Way, and Hayles Avenue.
Barge services have recommenced, and our priority is to complete asphalting as soon as possible to seal these busy roads before the Christmas holiday and further wet season weather. To minimise the disruption this delay may cause, Council aims to complete these activities between Saturday 16 December and Wednesday 20 December 2023, weather permitting. Work hours will be from 6am to 6pm and include work on Sunday.
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will cause traffic delays. Island residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time. Flashing lights, dust and noise may be associated with these activities.
BMD Constructions, a local contractor, is delivering this project on Council's behalf and will continue to update the Island community as these works progress. BMD will take a break from Friday 22 December 2023, and recommence work on Monday 8 January 2024.
Work in the new year will include installing associated safety signage, line marking, and minor concrete pours. Council expects this project to be complete by March 2024, weather permitting. We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the project?
Stage 1 and 2 of the Horseshoe Bay Road Rehabilitation and Guardrail Project includes 4km of road improvement works including new guardrail and safety signage, resurfacing, kerb and channel, footpath and minor drainage works. Stage 3 includes a further 540m of road upgrades consisting of pavement sealing and repairs from Marine Parade to Olympus Crescent, and road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades into Hayles Avenue to Cook Road.
Where is the project located?
Improvements will be made along Horseshoe Bay Road, from Olympus Crescent in Arcadia to Pacific Drive in Horseshoe Bay. Works will be conducted in stages along the road.
Why is this project important?
Horseshoe Bay Road connects residents and visitors to Horseshoe Bay, a key piece in Magnetic Island’s tourism offering. As the only road connecting Horseshoe Bay to the rest of Magnetic Island, it is important that this popular road is well maintained and safe to use.
When is the project happening?
Stage 1 and 2 commenced 30 May 2022 and was completed mid-December 2022. Stage 3 is due to commence mid-2023 and is expected to take approximately six months.
How will I be impacted?
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will be in place. Traffic delays are expected - residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time.
How much will it cost to build?
Council is investing $9 million to rehabilitate Horseshoe Bay Road, with $7 million funded by the Queensland Government and $2 million funded by the Australian Government.
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Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Road Network Capital Grants Program in association with Townsville City Council, and the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program.
