Construction set to begin on new $315m bridge to Redcliffe
Published Friday, 01 February, 2008 at 12:15 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
Work is about to begin on the long-awaited duplication of the Houghton Highway between Sandgate and Redcliffe.
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt visited the site today as preparations gear up for a start to work on the $315 million bridge project.
Mr Pitt said the project—which will build a second Houghton Highway bridge between the Deagon Deviation at Brighton and the Redcliffe Peninsula—would transform transport opportunities for Redcliffe residents.
“The Houghton Highway bridge will vastly increase traffic capacity between the Redcliffe Peninsula and Brisbane’s northside,” Mr Pitt said.
“Each day, motorists and passengers in some 36,000 vehicles are commuting back and forth via the Houghton Highway.
“When the new Houghton Highway bridge opens in mid-2010, these people will have a new all-weather access to Brisbane.”
Once the new bridge opens, the existing Houghton Highway bridge will be refurbished. All work is scheduled to finish by mid-2011, when commuters will have access to both bridges, as well as dedicated lanes for public transport services.
Construction on the second bridge is set to begin, with the contractor arriving on site this week and beginning to fence and clear the site.
Member for Redcliffe Lillian van Litsenburg said local residents would see activites ramp up over the next few weeks.
“Construction of the project is expected to cause some minor disruptions to local residents, and will have little impact on traffic,” she said.
Main Roads will begin sending regular construction updates to local residents.
Member for Sandgate Vicky Darling said the new bridge would expand recreational facilities in the area, with the project providing for pedestrian and cycle access on the new bridge, preservation of the heritage values of the old Hornibrook bridge and construction of new fishing facilities for the community.
“The project includes a fishing platform at Hays Inlet and a platform at the Pine River channel,” she said.
“Additionally a new dog park, relocated to a new home in the south west corner of Decker Park is already getting tails wagging.”
Community members seeking further information on the project are encouraged to contact the Houghton Highway Duplication Project team on 1800 626 976 or visit www.mainroads.qld.gov.au
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Main Roads Minister Warren Pitt visited the site today as preparations gear up for a start to work on the $315 million bridge project.
Mr Pitt said the project—which will build a second Houghton Highway bridge between the Deagon Deviation at Brighton and the Redcliffe Peninsula—would transform transport opportunities for Redcliffe residents.
“The Houghton Highway bridge will vastly increase traffic capacity between the Redcliffe Peninsula and Brisbane’s northside,” Mr Pitt said.
“Each day, motorists and passengers in some 36,000 vehicles are commuting back and forth via the Houghton Highway.
“When the new Houghton Highway bridge opens in mid-2010, these people will have a new all-weather access to Brisbane.”
Once the new bridge opens, the existing Houghton Highway bridge will be refurbished. All work is scheduled to finish by mid-2011, when commuters will have access to both bridges, as well as dedicated lanes for public transport services.
Construction on the second bridge is set to begin, with the contractor arriving on site this week and beginning to fence and clear the site.
Member for Redcliffe Lillian van Litsenburg said local residents would see activites ramp up over the next few weeks.
“Construction of the project is expected to cause some minor disruptions to local residents, and will have little impact on traffic,” she said.
Main Roads will begin sending regular construction updates to local residents.
Member for Sandgate Vicky Darling said the new bridge would expand recreational facilities in the area, with the project providing for pedestrian and cycle access on the new bridge, preservation of the heritage values of the old Hornibrook bridge and construction of new fishing facilities for the community.
“The project includes a fishing platform at Hays Inlet and a platform at the Pine River channel,” she said.
“Additionally a new dog park, relocated to a new home in the south west corner of Decker Park is already getting tails wagging.”
Community members seeking further information on the project are encouraged to contact the Houghton Highway Duplication Project team on 1800 626 976 or visit www.mainroads.qld.gov.au
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819