In an exciting announcement, Winslow Infrastructure in Queensland has been contracted by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for the Coomera Connector Stage 1 – Early Works – Nerang River to Nerang-Broadbeach Road.
The 16km Coomera Connector (Stage 1) will be delivered in three construction packages to relieve pressure on the M1 by providing an alternative route for local traffic and additional crossings of the Coomera and Nerang rivers and provide more transport options on the northern Gold Coast.
The early works program will make the site construction-ready with vegetation clearing, relocation of service utilities, bulk earthworks, and preloading activities to be undertaken to support the next stage of construction, where new embankment and excess material will be placed on the existing ground for approximately six months to consolidate and increase the bearing capacity of the underlying soft soils.
Once settled, the excess embankment will be removed and ready for this stage of the Coomera Connector motorway.
The connector will improve and provide more reliable travel times between Brisbane and the Gold Coast by reducing the number of local trips on the M1 and increase safety.
The Australian and Queensland governments have committed a total of $3.026 billion to the project.
It is an environmentally sensitive area requiring a Koala Management Plan to ensure that koalas are appropriately protected during construction and operation.
“Winslow is delighted with the announcement which is another huge step in Winslow Infrastructure’s growth in Queensland and a great opportunity to further expand our delivery portfolio with Dept. Transport and Main Roads,” said Winslow Queensland Regional Manager Anthony Rosario.
The early works are expected to begin in July 2024 and be completed by late 2025.