Why is the project needed?

With Logan’s population set to continue growing, we are delivering record investment in our roads to ensure they are fit for the future.

As a key east-west link, this upgrade to Chambers Flat Road will improve both the safety and condition of the road for everyday users and will help also deliver improved flood immunity.

What traffic changes will occur during the main construction work?

As a major improvement project, we recognise the upgrade will have impacts on neighbouring residents, road users and the local community.

To help us to deliver the road upgrade quicker and safer, the following traffic management system will be in place for the duration of the main construction work:

• Chambers Flat Road between Mt Lindesay Highway and Kings Way will only be open to traffic travelling in a westbound direction (travelling towards the Mt Lindesay Highway). Reduced speed limits will be in place ahead of and through the construction area.
• Eastbound traffic will need to use the diversion route via Mt Lindesay Highway and Park Ridge Road.
  Signs will be installed at either end of the work zone and along the diversionary route to assist motorists. Detour map (PDF 195 KB).

I live within the construction zone. How will I access and leave my property?

Work will be undertaken in a staged approach, with 4 construction zones, to help minimise disruption to local traffic.

The zoned approach means traffic conditions for local access will change throughout the project.

Local residents will be contacted directly by our contractor, SEE Civil, with further advice and guidance.

SEE Civil will continue to advise residents of any access changes / restrictions throughout the project as the construction zones change.

We appreciate your patience as we work with SEE Civil to keep traffic moving safely and smoothly.

Will access to my driveway be affected?

There may be brief times when driveway access will be temporarily restricted for some residents as work activities occur outside or near their properties.

SEE Civil will directly contact residents ahead of any work that may temporarily affect driveway access to ensure suitable arrangements are in place.

The advanced notification will include the contact details for SEE Civil should residents wish to discuss further.

Will public transport and school bus services continue to operate during the main construction work?

Translink, local transport operators, schools and school bus service operators will be advised with as much notice as possible to plan service changes and determine access arrangements.

Will the road works affect my bin collection / postal services / delivery trucks / water and/or electricity meter reading?

Council’s waste contractor will be advised of any changes with as much notice as possible to plan services and determine access arrangements.

Site personnel will be available to move residential bins to an accessible location on allocated collection days as required.

Logan Water and Energex will be advised of the works in advance to plan service changes and enable them to continue to read your water and electricity meters.

Residents are encouraged to advise any regular at-home service providers and/or visitors of the current traffic arrangements during the works as needed.

Will any of my services be affected?

During the early works stage, the majority of electrical and telecommunication services were relocated to accommodate the main construction work.

However, some planned disruptions to services including, water, electrical and telecommunications may still be needed during construction.

Affected residents will be notified of the date and duration of any service interruptions by their respective service provider.

Will there be any night or weekend works?

Construction will generally occur between 7:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Saturday. Should work be required outside of these hours, affected residents will be notified in advance.

How will you manage construction impacts such as increased noise, dust and lighting?

We recognise that road and infrastructure upgrades often mean increased construction noise, dust and lighting for nearby residents.

We will work with our contractor, SEE Civil, to implement measures to reduce these impacts as much as practical including:

• suppressing dust on site during the works (via a water truck or use of a dust suppression agent)
• we will ensure that lighting is directed away from properties as much as possible
• SEE Civil will make every effort to reduce noise as much as possible but some activities mean that noise will be unavoidable at times
• in addition, noise monitoring will be in place during specific project activities, times and locations.

Will vegetation on my property / in the road reserve be removed?

Trimming and/or removal of vegetation will be required within the road reserve and on some private properties.

Where we need to trim or remove vegetation on private property, we will contact residents in advance.

How will wildlife be protected during vegetation removal works?

Our contractor will seek advice from qualified ecologists on the protection and potential relocation of wildlife during removal of vegetation.

This includes having qualified arborists and fauna spotters/catchers on site during tree trimming and felling to identify and relocate any fauna to an appropriate area.

Where wildlife is identified, works will temporarily stop on site until the animal/s have been safely relocated by the fauna spotter/catcher.

Are you installing any wildlife devices as part of the project?

During the main construction works we will install several different wildlife devices including fauna fencing and escape poles, culvert crossings and nesting boxes.

How has flooding at Norris Creek bridge been considered in the design?

In design of the new Norris Creek bridge, modelling was undertaken for both local storm and regional flood events to ensure that the design does not make flooding impacts worse.

During a 1 in 100 year Norris Creek storm event, water levels are expected to peak below the bridge. During a 1 in 20 year Logan River flood event, backwater will rise up Norris Creek from Logan River, with water levels being expected to peak under the bridge road level. A more severe flood will overtop the bridge. Modelling indicates no adverse impacts with the existing culverts removed and the bridge and associated earthworks constructed during events up to and including the 1 in 100 year storm and regional flood.

Why are drones flying over the project zone?

Occasionally, residents may notice drones over the project corridor. Our contractor, SEE Civil, uses drone technology to capture survey data. This assists engineering throughout the works. Collecting detailed information in this way allows us to map, calculate and track material for the project.

Intermittent drone flights will occur over the life of the project. We aim to notify residents of scheduled drone flights in the monthly contractor notification.

What surface will the upgraded sections of the road have?

Choosing the right road surface is essential to ensuring we have safer and smoother roads.

On Chambers Flat Road asphalt will be used to reduce tyre noise impacts for neighbouring residents.

The intersection approaches on Norris Creek Road, Greenvale Road, Grevillea Road and Kings Way will be resurfaced with a spray seal bitumen.

Will the speed limit change once the road is upgraded?

The current speed limit of 80kmph will remain in place after the upgrade is completed.

Temporary speed restrictions will operate during the works, with the speed reduced to ensure the safety of motorists and site workers.