Construction work at Youngs Crossing is due to start this month. Photo: Moreton Bay City Council
A 200-metre bridge is among a host of road upgrades for Youngs Crossing, near Petrie, after a $85 million contract was signed between Seymour Whyte Constructions and Moreton Bay City Council last week.
Mayor Peter Flannery says construction is “weeks away” from starting with the road to expand from two to four lanes.
“This means a reliable solution to the flooding problems that plague the existing crossing will soon become a reality for locals,” he says.
“Over the past two months, we again saw this busy section of our city thrown into chaos and confusion due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall.”
“With (the) announcement, we now start the countdown to 2027 when these occurrences will be a thing of the past.”
According to council, the project spans more than one kilometre from Protheroe to Dayboro roads with the new bridge. There will be koala fencing, refugee poles, a lookout platform and new entry for the Pine River Pony Club.
Funding help is coming from Canberra ($51.6m) and Brisbane ($15m), council says.
Flannery says Seymour Whyte will take charge of the site this month to allow construction to start.
“If you’ve travelled along this critical transport corridor recently, you would have noticed early preparations are well under way with portions of sewer and electrical services being relocated ahead of major construction activities,” he says.
“Over coming weeks, you will start to see the project site secured, site offices established and storage areas prepared for construction equipment and materials.”
Councillor Jim Moloney (Division 8) says travellers can expect the usual temporary changes, issues and disruptions.
“However, I’m sure the sight of bridge and road construction equipment, and worker activity on site, will be welcomed by the residents and road users waiting for a more flood resilient and reliable link over the North Pine River.”
Seymour Whyte’s Northern Region General Manager, Will Macdonald says they will minimise disruption by carefully planning timing, location and duration of works.
“We’ll be implementing detailed management plans to minimise noise, dust and vibration; undertake vegetation works in line with environmental requirements and maintain two-way traffic during peak periods wherever feasible.”
Council says more details about the project will be shared on the project’s website with residents and travellers urged to register for project updates.
Click here at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/youngs-crossing for details or to register via the ‘Stay Connected’ link’.
