Prolonged roadworks in Eagleby, which tormented residents for months after the contractor went bust, are set for completion this month.
Meanwhile, 10 major roadwork projects are ongoing across the city as Logan City Council takes on the resurfacing of 200 local streets.
The Eagleby Master Drainage project involved major stormwater upgrades to around two dozen streets around Cowper Avenue and Kelly Street.
Construction of the project, which began in early 2023, was reportedly abandoned by workers in December last year and followed by a period of wet weather and the collapse of the project’s contractor, Allroads.
Road closures, clouds of dust, holes in the road and eyesores plagued Eagleby residents for months.
But a new contractor, BMD, resumed work in May and should be finished by the end of November.
While other city projects, like the shared pathway on Cinderella Drive and intersection upgrades on Dennis Road in Springwood, have recently wrapped up, ten more are still underway.
Mayor Jon Raven said council was working to improve safety and travel times as the city’s population continues to boom.
“As the fastest growing and most diverse local government area in Queensland, there are already huge demands on our critical infrastructure, but it’s a challenge we’re meeting head on,” Mayor Raven said.
“To keep our city moving as it grows, we are investing hundreds of millions of dollars every year into our 2,500km road network, with a record spend of $135 million allocated in this year’s Budget.
“Importantly, we’re also keeping one eye on the future.
“While construction is underway on some projects, our engineers continue the planning work for those needed next.”
Projects in the pipeline include:
- The ongoing widening of Teviot Rd at Greenbank to support the area’s growing population.
- Construction of a new cul-de-sac at the end of Underwood Rd at Priestdale, as well as a passenger set-down area for buses outside the Fo Guang Shan Chung Tian Temple and a new entrance to the Daisy Hill Conservation Park.
- Installing traffic signals, pedestrian crossings, additional lighting and bicycle lanes at the intersection of Teviot Rd and Cusack Lane at the border of South Maclean and Riverbend.
- Installing traffic signals, footpaths and bicycle lanes at the intersection of Park Ridge Rd, Clark Rd and Lindenthal Rd at Park Ridge.
- Upgrading and making safety improvements to Chambers Flat Rd between Holloway Rd and Kenny Rd at Chambers Flat.
- Installing traffic signals, CCTV and other safety improvements at the intersections of Alamein and George Streets, and Alamein and Main Streets in Beenleigh.
- Stormwater drainage works at Rochedale South to protect properties during wet weather events.
- Works to prevent water ponding and shoulder drop-offs at Middle Rd, Goodna Rd, Spring Mountain Dr and Pub Lane at Greenbank.
Mayor Raven reminded residents that temporary traffic control measures would be in place while the works happen.
“We know that sharing the road with our hardworking crews can add time to your commute,” he said.
“Please take note of the roadworks that are on in your area and adjust your travel plans where you can.”
