Notification of Works
Roads
Notification of Construction Works - Lorikeet Road Floodway, Regency Downs
Lockyer Valley Regional Council advises the renewal of the floodway on Lorikeet Road, between Gehrke Road and Hewett Drive, is programmed to commence Monday 6 February 2023, weather permitting. The works involve removal of the existing concrete floodway, excavation, concrete works, installation of new box culverts, backfill, rock protection and pavement activities.
The works will improve accessibility at the floodway and provide increased community benefit, particularly in future rain events.
Works will include a full road closure with a signed detour in place via Franks, Gutt, Zischke Roads and Mountain View Drive.
Council anticipates the project will be completed early April 2023.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and would like to thank you for your patience during construction.
Notification of Temporary Road Closure - East Egypt Road, Egypt
Due to the May 2022 flood event and ongoing rain a landslip has occurred on East Egypt Road at two separate locations.
Council would like to advise that geotechnical investigations at the landslip sites are programmed to take place between 8.00am and 5.00pm on Thursday and Friday 26-27 January 2023, weather permitting.
To facilitate the works on Thursday 26 January at the location approximately 7.4km from the intersection with Gatton-Clifton Road, traffic control will be implemented for a partial road closure.
At the second site on Friday 27 January at the location approximately 4.7km from the intersection with Gatton-Clifton Road, a full road closure is required and will be closed to all traffic. For the safety of road users and our onsite personnel, traffic management signage and controls will be in place for the duration of the project. Access for affected property owners adjacent to the works will be available throughout the works.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and would like to thank you for your patience.
Notification of Works - Construction Works - Smith Street, Gatton
Lockyer Valley Regional Council would like to advise that the upgrading of Smith Street, Gatton will commence on Monday 16 January 2023. The works include the removal of the trees and planter boxes in the centre of the road and isolated pavement repairs. A bitumen spray seal will be placed in the coming weeks once this works is complete. The project will be a staged delivery to reduce the disruption to residents and business owners.
To facilitate these works various traffic management arrangements will be implemented to direct motorists and pedestrians around the work areas. The road is to remain open to traffic with minor delays where possible. For the safety of road users and our onsite personnel, traffic management signage and controls will be in place for the duration of the project.
Construction will be carried out during the day Monday to Friday 7am to 4.30pm.
Access for affected property owners adjacent to the works will be available throughout the construction period.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and would like to thank you for your patience during construction.
Notification of Works - Footpath Construction - Ballantine & Spencer, Gatton
Lockyer Valley Regional Council (LVRC) would like to advise that Council will be conducting footpath construction on Ballantine and Spencer Streets, Gatton. These works will help extend our asset and improve the current pedestrian access in the area for the community and visitors. Works are anticipated to be carried out between 28 November and 12 December 2022.
Work will generally be performed between the hours of 7am and 5pm.
Construction signage and site delineations will be set up daily during the construction period. Lane closures are possible; however, traffic management will be in place. These measures are to ensure the safety of workers and the public. Please adhere to roadwork signage, detours and any instructions issued by Council employees or the on-site contractor.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and would like to thank you for your patience during construction.
Notification of Road Closure - Berlin Road, Mount Berryman
Due to the May 2022 flood event a landslip occurred on the south-eastern side of Berlin Road at a location that is approximately 1.8km from the intersection with Mount Berryman Road. Geotechnical investigations have taken place and Council have been continuously monitoring the site.
Survey measurements have been ongoing since 17 July 2022, with a significant acceleration of movement occurring in late September and early October. An emergency inspection was conducted on the 5 October 2022, in which geotechnical engineers recommended a full road closure be implemented to ensure the safety of the public and travelling motorists, effective immediately.
Alternative routes include Weiers Road/Ropeley Road or Manteuffel Road/Woodlands Road.
Council’s geotechnical engineers are continuing with the development of the repair options. It is expected that this road closure will remain in place for at least 6 – 12 months.
Council’s geotechnical engineers are continuing with the development of the repair options. It is expected that this road closure will remain in place until the rectification works are complete.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and would like to thank you for your continued patience.
Notification of Construction Works - Springbrook Park, Withcott
Lockyer Valley Regional Council would like to advise that the upgrade of the access road and carpark of Springbrook Park, Withcott is programmed to commence from Tuesday 11 October 2022. The scope of works includes the upgrading the entrance off Parkridge Drive, widening the access road, extending the carpark, formalising vehicle movements, concrete footpath installation and road furniture installation.
To facilitate these works various traffic management arrangements will be implemented to direct motorists and pedestrians around the work areas. For the safety of road users and our onsite personnel, traffic management signage and controls will be in place for the duration of the project.
Construction will be carried out during the day Tuesday to Friday 6.30am to 4.30pm.
Council anticipates that the project will take approximately 8 weeks. Access for affected property owners adjacent to the works will be available throughout the construction period.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and would like to thank you for your patience during construction.
Notification of Construction Works - Grantham Scrub Road, Grantham
Lockyer Valley Regional Council would like to advise that the upgrading of Grantham Scrub Road, between Roses Road and Grantham Winwill Road, including the intersection, is programmed to commence early-mid October 2022, weather permitting. The works involve service relocation, drainage upgrades, excavation of the existing road pavement, subgrade treatment, new road base, bitumen seal, asphalt and road furniture.
To facilitate these works Grantham Scrub Road and Grantham Winwill Road will be reduced to one lane throughout the project. For the safety of road users and our onsite personnel, traffic management signage and controls will be in place for the duration of the project.
Works will generally be carried out Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm, with possible night works for surfacing works at the intersection.
Council anticipates that the project will be completed in April 2023. Access for affected property owners adjacent to the works will be available throughout the construction period.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and would like to thank you for your patience during construction.
Notification of Construction Works - North and East Streets, Gatton
Lockyer Valley Regional Council would like to advise that the intersection upgrade of North and East Street, Gatton is programmed to commence from Monday 19 September 2022. The scope of works includes the installation of a concrete roundabout, upgrading of existing stormwater infrastructure, installation of new concrete kerb and channel, formalise pedestrian crossings and footpaths, relocation of public utilities, new pavement, asphalt surfacing and line marking. The project will be a staged delivery to accommodate the school terms with the remainder of the works to recommence from December 2022, with an expected completion in early 2023.
To facilitate these works various traffic management arrangements will be implemented to direct motorists and pedestrians around the work areas. For the safety of road users and our onsite personnel, traffic management signage and controls will be in place for the duration of the project.
Construction will be carried out during the day Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 4.30pm.
Council anticipates that the project will take approximately 12 weeks. Access for affected property owners adjacent to the works will be available throughout the construction period.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause and would like to thank you for your patience during construction
Notification of Temporary Partial Road Closure - East Egypt Road, Egypt
Due to the May 2022 flood event and ongoing rain a landslip has occurred on East Egypt Road at a location that is approximately 7.4km from the intersection with the Gatton-Clifton Road.
In the interest of public safety, Lockyer Valley Regional Council would like to advise that a 4.5 tonne load limit has been placed on East Egypt Road at a location between 6.8km and 7.8km from the intersection with Gatton Clifton Road. Access through the slip site will be for residents only with a reduction to one lane and load restricted to less than or equal to 4.5 tonnes. The restrictions to traffic movement through this link will be implemented during the week of 18 July. Alternative access to the west of the slip site is available for vehicles greater than 4.5 tonnes via Kennedys Road and Stockyard Creek Road.
Council anticipates the above restrictions to be in place for approximately 9 to 12 months to allow sufficient time for the site to be assessed and remedial works undertaken. The partial closure may affect the waste collection services to some properties. Council’s Waste Services unit are working with our waste collection contractor to ensure the service can be maintained during this time.
Council officers have established a monitoring regime and if the slip movement intensifies, we may have to implement a full road closure. Should this occur, affected residents will be notified prior to further closures.
Council apologises for any inconvenience the closure may cause and would like to thank you for your patience.
Parks
- No capital project works at present.
Facilities
- No capital project works at present.
