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Kangaroo Point Bikeway Stage 1A
About the project
This project was critical to BCC’s long-term commitment to bikeway network improvements.
Location
Kangaroo Point, Queensland
Client & Duration
Brisbane City Council
May 2018 – February 2019
Project Scope
- Tree clearing
- 330m of new 4m wide bikeway replacing the existing 2m wide cycle path
- Eight retaining walls including bored piles and cantilevered walls
- Relocation of electrical infrastructure, including switchboards for the ferry terminal and electrical supply to the Qld Maritime Museum
- Installation of 450m of new stainless steel balustrade incorporating custom design lighting
- Installation of new street lighting
- Landscaping and installation of new park furniture and energy absorbing bollards
Challenges
- The proximity of residential apartments (approximately 1,000 residents) to the site
- High volume of pedestrian and cyclist traffic passing through the site
- Full vehicular, pedestrian and DDA access had to be maintained throughout the project duration
- Presence of historical artefacts on the site required strict management protocols
- The tight work area impacted access and the works
Achievements
- Conducted an effective design review which identified a significant issue with the retaining wall design
- Re-designed the retaining wall ahead of time, so construction was not delayed
- Liaised with stakeholders from BCC, Qld Maritime Museum, Energex, QUU, APA and Telstra to minimise disruption to the community
- Developed and implemented protocols that enabled successful recovery of approximately 100 historical artefacts
- Zero safety issues recorded, despite the challenging site
- The project was delivered to agreed schedule
