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.
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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 19 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 8 April 2024 and to be completed by Friday 28 June 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3.30 PM (weather permitting).
- Birkdale - Waterhousia Cr Reserve – Removal of standing deadwood and fallen trees from reserve edge. - Waterhousia Cr Reserve
- Numerous trees have fallen over near the reserve edge and require removal by an arborist chipping team. A few standing dead trees will also be pre-emptively removed. Works may be delayed due to wet weather. - No Road Closure. This work is planned to commence Monday 17 June 2024 and to be completed by Wednesday 19 June 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 04:00 PM (weather permitting).
- Wellington Point - Fig Tree Removal - Wellington Point Reserve - 1A Main Road, Wellington Point
- Removal of Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina).Council has engaged with an Arboricultural Contractor to remove the tree, tree stump and the potential fungal infected soil around its root system - No Road Closure Minimal disruption to the public. This work is planned to commence Tuesday 18 June 2024 and to be completed by Wednesday 19 June 2024 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 06.00pm (weather permitting).
- Point Lookout - Planned Burn - Point Lookout North Stradbroke Island - 89-99 East Coast Road, Point Lookout (East Coast Road Conservation Area) and 75-105 George Nothling Drive (Tramican Street Conservation Area)
- Redland City Council’s Parks & Conservation Crews along with Queensland Fire & Emergency Services (QFES) Quandamooka Yoollooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation (QYAC) Community Rangers are intending to undertake multiple planned burns - No Road Closure NA – however a TGS will be implemented by Traffic Control, advisory planned burn and smoke hazard signs will be erected on some local streets.. This work is planned to commence Tuesday 18 June 2024 and to be completed by Friday 21 June 2024 between the hours of 8.00 am and 05:00 PM (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
- Alexandra Hills - PDG-46453-1 - Footbridge Rehabilitation – Squirrel Glider Conservation Reserve, Alexandra Hills
- Redland City Council Contractors will be removing and replacing the existing failed Pedestrian Board Walk structure, these works include raising deck levels where required and tying the new Board walk structure into the existing bridge heights. Expected Start Date - 09/05/2024 Expected Finish Date - 31/05/2024 (weather and site conditions permitting)
- 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)
- 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-46546-5 - John Frederick Park
- Redland City Council Contractors will be engaged to • Removal of Existing shade structure and dispose at approved transfer station. • Retain and protect Existing play equipment, sandstone blocks and Softfall • Construction of Supply and install new shade sails and posts. Timeline: Expected Start Date :03/06/2024 Expected Finish Date: 28/06/2024 (Subject to Weather and Site 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.
- 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.
- 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-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.
- Redland Bay - PDG-44839-1 - MBC/LGIP Cycleway Expansion - Orchard Beach Foreshore North, Redland Bay (Moores Road to 13A Rampart)
- Redland City Council Contractors are undertaking the removal of the existing 1m wide footpath and the installation of new 3m wide concrete footpath which will be a continuation of the MBC. These works also include the installation turf to disturbed areas, removal and relocation of signage where required, and removal of existing post and rails, and installation of new bollards where required. Expected Start Date - 22/04/2024 Expected Finish Date - 15/05/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
- 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. Expected Start Date - 13/05/2024 Expected Finish Date - 20/07/2024 (weather & site conditions permitting)
- Redland Bay - PDG-30111-2 - Interim Silt Removal - Weinam Creek
- Redland City Council Contractors will be removing silt in the channel at Weinam Creek to improve access for marine services. Timeline: 10 June 2024 through to 28 June 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.
- 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-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)
- 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)