Seymour Whyte Constructions awarded the Gold Coast Rapid Transit Southport Roadworks
Posted on 07/11/2010 15:16:00
On Thursday, October 7, Premier Anna Bligh and Federal Infrastructure and Transport Anthony Albanese announced Seymour Whyte Constructions as the successful tenderer to prepare the Gold Coast Rapid Transit corridor’s Southport Roadworks package.
“Before the light rail system can be built, the roads it will travel on have to be prepared so this early work will include surveying, road widening, intersection upgrades, landscaping, concreting and paving.” Ms Bligh said
“Services located under the road such as the gas, water and telecommunications also have to be moved to a more accessible location to allow for future repairs and upgrades.”
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke welcomed the announcement, saying the early commencement of road works necessary for the project would provide a jobs boost for the local construction industry.
"This heralds the project kicking into full swing and that's great news for employment on the Gold Coast," said Mayor Clarke.
"The light rail is truly a city-changing project and once complete, will transform our public transport network and the transport options available to our residents and visitors.
Transport Minister Rachel Nolan said that Southport roadworks will take place in the following areas:
- Queen Street west between Wardoo Street and Nerang Street
- Nerang Street from Queen Street to Scarborough Street
- Queen Street east between Scarborough Street and the Gold Coast Highway
Ms Nolan said local residents would be kept informed of works, which are expected to take approximately 12 months to complete.
“Residents and businesses will be advised in advance of any work, the nature of the work and the working hours,” she said.
“When Stage One of Gold Coast Rapid Transit is complete in 2014, it will be a world class public transport system which will change the way people move around the coast.
“The 13 kilometre dedicated light rail corridor will service the new Gold Coast University Hospital, Griffith University, Southport medical precinct and the fast growing commercial, retail and recreational centres of Southport, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.”
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