Work to start on huge new bridge

Construction of the new $86 million Youngs Crossing bridge will start next month after Seymour Whyte Constructions was confirmed as principal contractor.

The upgrade has taken years of planning and will be one of the biggest road infrastructure projects ever delivered by Moreton Bay City Council.

It spans more than one kilometre from Protheroe Rd to Dayboro Rd and includes construction of a bridge approximately 200 metres long.

The project has a funding commitment of $51.6 million from the Federal Government and $15 million from the State Government.

“This means a reliable solution to the flooding problems that plague the existing crossing will soon become a reality for locals,” Mayor Peter Flannery said.

“Over the past two months, we again saw this busy section of our City thrown into chaos and confusion due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall.

“With today’s announcement, we now start the countdown to 2027 when these occurrences will be a thing of the past.”

The Mayor said preparations are well under way with portions of sewer and electrical services being relocated ahead of major construction.

“Over coming weeks, you will start to see the project site secured, site offices and storage areas prepared for construction equipment and materials,” he said

Seymour Whyte is Queensland-founded civil contractor with more than 35 years’ experience in constructing major road and bridge projects.

These include the Bruce Highway Upgrade from Caloundra Rd to Sunshine Motorway and Pacific Motorway from Palm Beach to Tugun.

Will Macdonald, Northern Region General Manager at Seymour Whyte, said the company was “committed to delivering the project in a way that minimises disruption”.

"We’ll be implementing detailed management plans to minimise noise, dust and vibration; undertaking vegetation works with care and in line with environmental requirements; and maintaining two-way traffic on the existing road alignment during peak periods wherever feasible,” he said.

For more on the project visit www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/youngs-crossing and register via the ‘Stay Connected’ link.