[PROJECTS]

Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade:
Stoney Camp Road to Chambers Flat Road

Client

Department of Transport and Main Roads

Location

Munruben, Queensland

Value

$54m

Duration

February 2021 – March 2023

Status

Complete

HullSEE Joint Venture, comprised of SEE Civil and JF Hull, delivered the Mount Lindesay Highway Upgrade between Stoney Camp Road and Chambers Flat Road.

The Mount Lindesay Highway has long been an important thoroughfare for residents, commuters, and freight carriers alike in Queensland’s Logan and Beaudesert regions, connecting major economic hubs such as Brisbane and the Gold Coast. However, the stretch of the highway between Stoney Camp Road to Chambers Flat Road had been known for its congestion and safety concerns, particularly for commuters traveling eastbound towards Brisbane during peak hours.

With these issues in mind, The Australian and Queensland governments partnered to significantly upgrade the highway from Stoney Camp Road to Chambers Flat Road. The upgrade project commenced construction in March 2021 and was opened to traffic in February 2023.

A main highlight of the upgrade is the expansion of the highway to four lanes, giving motorists more space to manoeuvre and avoid congestion. In addition, the project included the installation of median barriers throughout the section which will provide safer passage for travellers. The upgrade will also improve journey time reliability and reduce the risk of accidents.

The project also incorporated innovative solutions to improve overall safety for all road users, including fauna connectivity features and overpasses. The highway upgrade is expected to sustainably accommodate the continuous growth of the surrounding regions.

The importance of investing in infrastructure in regional Queensland plays an essential role in driving long-term economic growth and development. The Mount Lindesay Upgrade is a great example of this commitment, ensuring that residents and businesses in the area have access to a safe, reliable, and efficient transport network.

With the opening of the upgraded section of Mount Lindesay Highway, the Queensland Government has been successful in delivering on its commitment to improving connectivity and accessibility for regional communities and businesses.

Project Scope

Constructed a new dual lane northbound carriageway.

  • We have created brand-new northbound and southbound carriageways with two lanes to enhance traffic flow.

Rehabilitated and widened the existing highway to become dual lanes between Stoney Camp and Chambers Flat Road.

  • We rehabilitated and expanded the pre-existing highway, transforming it into a dual-lanes.

Constructed two (2) new bridges on the Mt Lindesay Highway over Norris Creek.

  • We have built two new bridges over Norris Creek on the Mt Lindesay Highway.

Constructed noise barriers, retaining walls, guardrails, fences, medians, drainage systems, shotcrete batter stabilisation, public utility plant, and fauna crossings along the works corridor.

  • Throughout the project, we erected noise barriers, retaining walls, guardrails, fences, medians, drainage systems, shotcrete batter stabilisation, public utility installations, and fauna crossings along the entire works corridor.

Retained all necessary existing noise barriers, retaining walls, guardrails, fences, medians, public utility plant, and fauna crossings along the works corridor.

  • We preserved all essential pre-existing noise barriers, retaining walls, guardrails, fences, medians, public utility installations, and fauna crossings along the works corridor.

Completed nine traffic switches along the corridor and at intersections to facilitate construction of the works.

  • To support the construction process, we provided nine traffic switches.

Key Construction Elements

  • Cut Volume: 80,000 cubic metres.
  • Fill Volume: 78,000 cubic metres.
  • Foam Bitumen: 58,000 tonnes.
  • Asphalt: 25,000 tonnes.
  • Guardrail: 12.0 kilometres.
  • Concrete Barriers: 2.7 kilometres.
  • Shotcrete Stabilisation: 1,200 cubic metres.
  • Fauna Connectivity Structures including three fauna connectivity poles and one fauna culvert.
  • Fauna Fencing: 6.5 kilometres.
  • Noisewalls: 400 metres.
  • Landscaping: 202,000 square metres.

Fauna connectivity structures

Innovation

  • Guardrail – Conversion of the previous guardrail system from the public domain system to Ramshield. Changing from the Melt to Mash Test system. Incorporation of Ramshield footing variants, base plate posts, 6 metre double-skinned span and reduced footing embedment.
  • Piling – Steel pile casings thickness reductions were implemented to meet procurement demands and construction timelines. Geotechnical and structural designs were checked to ensure the reduction in steel pile thicknesses would not impact the installation of the bridge piles, whilst ensuring programme was not impacted by procurement constraints.
  • Shotcrete Batters – Modifications of design to remove soil nail pins, reducing the client’s budget and providing a safer and faster solution for the construction team.
  • Stormwater Pipes – Obtaining stormwater pipe materials due to market demands required changes to the design and type of pipe used to facilitate the design intent.

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