Project Introduction
Georgiou delivered the Bruce Highway - Saltwater Creek Bridge Upgrade for repeat client, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.
The project included the upgrade of 11-kilometres of the Bruce Highway, which included the construction of two new bridges at Saltwater Creek and Deadmans Gully crossing and an upgrade to four existing floodways between Maryborough and Torbanlea.The project improves the safety and reliability of the Bruce Highway and reduces the social and economic impacts associated with flood-related highway closures.
Categories
- Civil
- Transport
Key Achievements
Improving the safety and reliability of the Bruce Highway whilst reducing the social and economic impacts associated with flood-related highway closures.
- Constructed in 18 months – one year ahead of schedule
- Delivered within budget with minimal variations
Scope of Work Saltwater Creek Bridge Upgrade
- Upgrade to 11 kilometres of the Bruce Highway
- Construction of a high-level bridge and approaches on a new alignment at Saltwater Creek crossing, and a new bridge and approaches to Deadmans Gully on a new alignment
- Upgrade four existing floodway sections north of Saltwater Creek between Maryborough and Torbanlea to improve flood immunity
- Minor realignment of Herrenberg Street and Rampton Road intersections, to connect to the new Bruce Highway alignment
