The project will be delivered by Seymour Whyte Constructions on behalf of PBPL.The planned upgrades will include the duplication of Port Drive, the construction of a four-lane overpass over the Port Drive and Kite Street intersection, upgrades to the Tanker Street/Osprey Drive road network, the duplication of Lucinda Drive Bridge on Fisherman Islands, construction of a separate shared pathway terminating at the truckstop as well as improved and safer access to the Whyte Island boat ramp. Construction is anticipated to complete mid-2018, weather and site conditions permitting.
Port Drive Upgrade
PBPL is delivering a $110 million upgrade to Port Drive and the local road network, delivering safer and more efficient port roads. This upgrade, which is being brought forward well ahead of capacity demand, will help ensure the Port of Brisbane continues to meet the needs of industry and customers as trade grows.
Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd has been selected as the successful Design Development and Construction contractor and will work with PBPL to deliver the project.
The planned upgrades will include the duplication of Port Drive, the construction of a four-lane overpass over the Port Drive and Kite Street intersection, upgrades to the Tanker Street/Osprey Drive road network as well as the duplication of Lucinda Drive Bridge on Fisherman Islands.
The project will also deliver significant benefits for the port and local community who use port roads, including:
Safer and more direct access to the Whyte Island boat ramp
A separated shared path from the existing Port of Brisbane Motorway cycle path through to Port Gate
Improved access to the Moreton Island ferry terminal.
Early works has begun with construction commencing from mid- September and to be completed in May 2018.
Seymour Whyte and PBPL will keep stakeholders and the local community updated as the project progresses.
Project Scope
Port Drive will be widened to accommodate two lanes each way, including a separation barrier for the full length of the road as an additional safety enhancement.
The construction of a four-lane overpass over the Port Drive and Kite Street intersection, while Kite Street itself will be upgraded to accommodate two lanes in Port Gate.
The Kite Street and Osprey Drive intersection will be upgraded and improvements will be made to the Tanker Street intersection, including a connection to Osprey Drive to facilitate traffic exiting Tanker Street.
The design will include a separated path from Pritchard Street to Port Gate (the Caltex service station), which can be used by cyclists.
During construction, traffic management plans will be in place to ensure the safety of road users and minimise potential disruption.
A Construction Environment Management Plan will also be in place during construction as part of the project.