Seymour Whyte’s long history of successful delivery of complex projects in “Brownfields” environments is demonstrated in the delivery of the Surfers Paradise Traffic Management Scheme (SPTMS) for Gold Coast City Council in three separate traditional competitively tendered projects between 2002 and 2006.

Prior to implementation of the SPTMS, the southbound and northbound traffic on Surfers Paradise Boulevard, through the heart of Surfers Paradise, were separated. This was neither an ideal situation for this tourist showpiece nor for the local businesses. The upgrade and rearrangement of the Surfers Paradise traffic network created a low speed, two way traffic flows along Surfers Paradise Boulevard, which improved local business and complemented the environment and lifestyles for this high profile tourist precinct.

Construction work involved the widening and upgrade of the existing highway pavements, significant stormwater drainage upgrades, a complete upgrade to the road lighting network and the installation of 18 traffic signalised intersections all within a high vehicle and pedestrian traffic environment and adjacent to an existing 300KVa high voltage network. Relocations and improvements to utility services included the laying of three kilometres of new water main and sewer main as well as significant improvements to telecom, energy and gas installations. Considerable flexibility and change management were required to manage the numerous utility services conflicts.

Traffic management to cater for the 50,000 vehicles per day involved significant traffic switches and alterations and relied upon a combination of strong open consultation and disciplined adherence to the Traffic and Environmental Management Plans. Critical elements included the maintenance of two traffic lanes in both directions at all times during construction, safe and unimpeded access for significant pedestrian movement, safe and reliable accesses to tourist locations and for local businesses. Traffic management and, in particular complex traffic changeovers required innovative, well planned and well implemented solutions.

Timetable constraints posed by the frequent special events such as the annual Indy car racing meets (which used sections of the reconstructed roads) provided significant challenges that Seymour Whyte was able to meet through the project team’s collaborative approach, consultation and detailed planning.

These three projects have been pivotal in consolidating Seymour Whyte’s reputation for expertise in the management of complex traffic arrangements and for reliable delivery of high quality outcomes in ‘Brownfields’ environments.

Seymour Whyte’s long history of successful delivery of complex projects in “Brownfields” environments is demonstrated in the delivery of the Surfers Paradise Traffic Management Scheme (SPTMS) for Gold Coast City Council in three separate traditional competitively tendered projects between 2002 and 2006.

Prior to implementation of the SPTMS, the southbound and northbound traffic on Surfers Paradise Boulevard, through the heart of Surfers Paradise, were separated. This was neither an ideal situation for this tourist showpiece nor for the local businesses. The upgrade and rearrangement of the Surfers Paradise traffic network created a low speed, two way traffic flows along Surfers Paradise Boulevard, which improved local business and complemented the environment and lifestyles for this high profile tourist precinct.

Construction work involved the widening and upgrade of the existing highway pavements, significant stormwater drainage upgrades, a complete upgrade to the road lighting network and the installation of 18 traffic signalised intersections all within a high vehicle and pedestrian traffic environment and adjacent to an existing 300KVa high voltage network. Relocations and improvements to utility services included the laying of three kilometres of new water main and sewer main as well as significant improvements to telecom, energy and gas installations. Considerable flexibility and change management were required to manage the numerous utility services conflicts.

Traffic management to cater for the 50,000 vehicles per day involved significant traffic switches and alterations and relied upon a combination of strong open consultation and disciplined adherence to the Traffic and Environmental Management Plans. Critical elements included the maintenance of two traffic lanes in both directions at all times during construction, safe and unimpeded access for significant pedestrian movement, safe and reliable accesses to tourist locations and for local businesses. Traffic management and, in particular complex traffic changeovers required innovative, well planned and well implemented solutions.

Timetable constraints posed by the frequent special events such as the annual Indy car racing meets (which used sections of the reconstructed roads) provided significant challenges that Seymour Whyte was able to meet through the project team’s collaborative approach, consultation and detailed planning.

These three projects have been pivotal in consolidating Seymour Whyte’s reputation for expertise in the management of complex traffic arrangements and for reliable delivery of high quality outcomes in ‘Brownfields’ environments.