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Capital Works
Monthly Review > May 2021
Capital Works
Monthly Review
May 2021
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Capital Works
Monthly Review > May 2021
OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
SA F ET Y ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1. Summary ................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2. Incidents and Injuries ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.3. Lost Time Injuries & Days Lost .............................................................................................................. 5
CA PI TAL PR O J E CT U PD AT E S ................................................................................................................ 6
2.1. Capital Summary Report........................................................................................................................ 6
2.2. Financial Performance ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.3. Capital Projects Phases for May 2021................................................................................................... 8
2.4. Key Contracts Approved for May 2021 .................................................................................................. 8
PO RTFO L IO M AN AG E M ENT O F FI CE ................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Monthly Achievements ........................................................................................................................... 9
DE S IG N S ER V IC E S ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Design Summary Report...................................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Survey Office Summary Report ........................................................................................................... 10
CO NT RA CT S ER VI C E S ............................................................................................................................ 12
5.1 Resurfacing Reseal Program 2020/2021 ............................................................................................ 12
5.2 Caping Road, Bloomsbury Bridge Replacement ................................................................................. 13
5.3 Park Improvement Projects ................................................................................................................. 14
5.4 Koumala Water Quality Upgrade – Water Treatment Plant................................................................. 16
5.5 Yakapari Seaforth Road Shared Path Stage 1 - Seaforth Reservoir Road to Aviland Drive .............. 17
5.6 Yakapari Seaforth Road Shared Path Stages 2 & 3 - Seaforth Reservoir Road to Aviland Drive ...... 18
5.7 Pioneer River, Estuary Fish Habitat Improvement Project .................................................................. 19
5.8 Resurfacing Reseal Program 2021/2022 ............................................................................................ 20
5.9 Culvert Replacement Package ............................................................................................................ 20
MA JO R P RO J E CT S ................................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Northern Entry Statement Bruce Hwy Ring Road Landscaping .......................................................... 21
6.2 Fifth Lane ............................................................................................................................................. 22
FI ELD S ER V IC E S ....................................................................................................................................... 23
7.1 Midge Point Water Network Upgrade .................................................................................................. 23
7.2 Milton St/ Alfred St Signalised Intersection .......................................................................................... 24
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OVERVIEW
This report is for Capital Works Department activities during the month of May 2021. Significant items in this
period include:
• One LTI incurred for the month.
• The YTD capital project spend is $74.2M which is approximately $1.9M below the YTD forecast of
$76.1M (approximately 97.5%).
• Projects where construction was completed* during the May period include:
o Bus Shelter & Turnaround - Magee's Rd, Bloomsbury
o Shoulder Sealing, Mumby Street, Koumala - Bull Street to Andrew Street
o Long Distance Bus Facility, Victoria & Tennyson Streets
o Field of Dreams Museum - Ramp Replacement
o Bluewater Quay Café Roof and Exhaust Replacement
o MECC - PixPad Replacement
o Gargett Bore No. 1 Renewal
o Gargett Bore No. 2 Renewal
o Retic - Meter Replacement Planned
o Hogans Pocket Landfill, Cell 1 Batter Chute Repairs
o Retrofitting Permanent Shade Structures - Eimeo Esplanade parks
o Caping Road Bridge Replacement
o Library & Artspace Hearing Loops Installation
o Schapers Road, Glenella, Rehabilitation, Davey to Pioneer St
o Nell Baker Park, Marian - Critical Renewal
o Pioneer River, Estuary Fish Habitat Improvement Project
o Mogford Street, West Mackay Drainage Installation - Simpson to Field
o 6 River Street - Demo Building and Salvage Operation
o Repairs to Pioneer River levee - UQID No.25 Replacement Outlet Structure
o Tourist Information Centre Roof Replacement
* Note construction means practical works were completed however project accounts remain open to close
out financials and to manage defects and maintenance periods, and as constructed/handover documents.
Jim Carless
Director Capital Works
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SAFETY
1.1. Summary
In May 2021:
• Eleven safety interactions were undertaken.
• Two site safety inspections were undertaken.
• 91% of monthly action plans activities were carried out.
One incident was reported in May
1.2. Incidents and Injuries
The following incidents involving a contractor was reported:
• While on-site for a prestart meeting a dog attacked; latching onto left sleeve and scratching arm but
didn't manage to bite.
Each incident is investigated, and appropriate corrective measures implemented to reduce future risks.
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1.3. Lost Time Injuries & Days Lost
2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Department LTI
Days
LTI
Days
LTI
Days
Lost Lost Lost
Contract Services
Design Services
Field Services
Major Projects 1 10
Portfolio Management Office
Capital Works Total 0 0 0 0 1 10
For the 2020-21-year, one lost time injury has been recorded.
• In April, A worker slipped on wet grass injuring their knee. Ten days were lost in May as they
recovered.
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CAPITAL PROJECT UPDATES
2.1. Capital Summary Report
Following is the capital financial summary for the YTD delivery to end of May 2021.
The current approved 2020/21 amended budget is $108.5M.
The YTD capital project spend is $74.2M which is approximately $1.9M below the YTD forecast of $76.1M
(approximately 97.5%). The top five projects underspent account for $1.7M of this variance. Context and
comments on each variance can be found on page 7 of this the report.
The project spend to the end of May is $74.2M, approximately $34.3M below the 20/21 Amended Budget of
$108.5M (68.4% delivered against 20/21 Amended Budget).
2.2. Financial Performance
The table below summarises the year to date financial summary for the 2020/21 Capital program at the end of
May 2021.
Capital Projects Expenditure 2020/2021
May 2021
% Spent of
Original Budget (inc % Spent of YTD Approved
Department Carryovers) Approved Budget Current Forecast YTD Forecast YTD Actual Forecast Budget
Development Services 3,589,180 309,924 283,018 242,798 215,325 88.68% 69%
Organisational Services 5,788 1,132,622 1,106,638 447,720 397,072 88.69% 35%
Community & Client Services 257,963 1,214,280 1,182,179 532,309 552,530 103.80% 46%
Engineering 2,091,110 1,653,166 1,662,270 988,062 728,368 73.72% 44%
Commercial Infrastructure 2,850,588 3,704,591 3,158,979 2,026,631 1,991,238 98.25% 54%
Procurement & Plant 10,826,231 8,621,217 8,377,639 6,764,927 6,028,193 89.11% 70%
Information Services 1,150,890 1,311,963 1,325,685 1,061,943 940,319 88.55% 72%
Works For Queensland Funding Project 4,375,081 5,523,212 5,074,594 4,381,498 4,130,414 94.27% 75%
Works For Queensland Round 2 Funding Project 21,759 21,759 21,759 21,759 0 0.00% 0%
W4Q & Fed’s COVID Funding 6,782,253 8,273,768 7,831,644 5,303,981 5,432,161 102.42% 66%
NDRRA 1,027,567 1,664,283 1,664,702 1,661,555 1,664,838 100.20% 100%
Capital Works Management 0 8,000 8,039 39 7,908 20142.31% 99%
Design Program 14,439,895 4,284,756 3,998,916 2,879,356 2,602,658 90.39% 61%
Major Projects 23,742,119 18,814,491 17,707,617 14,176,723 13,405,093 94.56% 71%
Field Services 15,433,958 15,542,540 13,579,364 11,669,824 11,692,051 100.19% 75%
Contract Services 41,690,374 36,445,697 30,175,942 23,975,042 24,432,667 101.91% 67%
Portfolio Management Office 550,616 0 0 0 0 0.00% 0%
Total $ 128,835,373 $ 108,526,269 $ 97,158,985 $ 76,134,168 $ 74,220,834 97.49% 68.39%
Capital Expenditure 126,835,708 106,160,506 95,112,845 74,711,220 72,863,478 97.53% 68.64%
Operational Expenditure 1,999,665 2,365,762 2,046,141 1,422,948 1,357,356 95.39% 57.37%
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Capital Spend by Department for May 2021
The table below summarises the year to date financial summary for the 2020/21 Capital program at the end of
May 2021.
Capital Expenditure Forecast 2020/21
The top five variances (underspend) between actuals and forecast for the month of May are:
Project Description Comments Variance
10390 Plant & Equipment - Ongoing supply issues combined with delayed delivery ($736,733)
Replacement Program of large trucks requiring significant body builds e.g.,
library truck and road patching truck.
22013 Mackay Animal Pound Construction works have incurred delays due to a ($342,558)
New Facility number of matters including the following:
- Wet weather
- Construction issues realised during construction
- Poor subgrade conditions encountered onsite
- Awaiting material supply for remediation works of poor
subgrade
22317 MECC - Radio Freight delays in the delivery of the equipment. ($224,322)
Microphone System
Replacement
52259 Fifth Lane Reconstruction Contractor delays in supplying supporting ($220,500)
documentation. Project is running relatively on track.
53902 Patch St & Cyril McKie Construction works delayed due to wet weather during ($250,070)
Crt, Sarina Pavement period where significant pavement material supply was
Rehabilitation/R expected. This has delayed some of these works.
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2.3. Capital Projects Phases for May 2021
The below graph shows the phases of capital projects as at the end of May 2021.
2.4. Key Contracts Approved for May 2021
Contracts finalised and approved during May 2021 is valued at $11,023,458.76
Below is a listing of the key contracts awarded during the same period.
Design / Amount Award
Contract Contractor
Construction (ex GST)
MRC 2021-055 CCTV and Solar Lighting of Construction $744,467.06 J-Nine Pty Ltd T/A Roy
Boat Ramps and Car Parks Powell Security
MRC 2021-063 Package 1 Mackay Construction $2,198,611.66 Seaforth Civil Pty Ltd
Paradise Street, George Street to Henman
Street Reconstruction
MRC 2021-066 Asphalt and Bitumen Construction $3,027,073.71 RPQ Mackay Pty Ltd
Release Package 21/22
MRC 2021-078 Bedford Road Water Main Construction $593,213.00 Roebuck Civil Pty Ltd
Replacement
MRC 2021-080 Package 6 Juliet Street Construction $1,145,059.33 Bellwether Contractors
Rehabilitation – George to Boddington Pty Ltd
Street
MRC 2021-086 Package 7 Warland Street, Construction $2,968,794.00 Bellwether Contractors
Stages 1,2,3 Pty Ltd
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT OFFICE
3.1 Monthly Achievements
Following on from our presentation to the Executive Leadership Team in April of the Enterprise Project
Management Framework (EPMF) review, we have working on some priority actions which include:
• Working with People & Culture to develop some recommended training packages for EPMF users.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to understand where document duplication exists; and
• Networking with local private industry to undertake further benchmarking of the EPMF.
In line with future planning for the LTFF, in May we released the 21/22 quarterly assessments dates for new
and renewal projects coming into the program, Asset owners need to have their Concept and Business Cases
in by the designated dates to be assessed and inclusion in the budget review process. To ensure adherence
to the designated dates in the weeks prior to rounds closing the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) will be
facilitating training sessions focusing on initiating and work flowing entries in SharePoint Online (The System).
Looking at improvement initiatives for the Program Development Review Group (PDRG), the PMO have been
working with Sustainability Officer Tim Ey for insight on identifying and documenting the Environmental
Sustainability aspects of project submissions. This work aims to improve the skillsets of our users for both
completing submissions and performing assessment responsibilities as part of the PDRG.
With the LTFF allocation of project funding and revised delivery year underway, the PMO team has continued
to work with individual delivery teams to develop individual programs of works for the 2021-2022 Capital Works
projects.
First pass master programming has been achieved with ongoing adjustments occurring as the scheduling team
make up lost time from the receipt of the initial financial information.
We are on target with the Master program planned for final time-line review and baselining in late July as per
previous years.
The PMO team have been working with stakeholders to improve project delivery visibility for reporting and
subsequent implementation into the Master Program.
We have been working closely with the Assets team to significantly reduce the value in the WIP, we are working
through introducing more defined processes, to close out projects in a timelier manner.
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DESIGN SERVICES
4.1 Design Summary Report
Overview
Design Services commenced and completed several notable design projects during this period.
Detailed design has commenced for the upgrade for Seaforth Esplanade. It involves several disciplines across
playground, landscape and civil components needed for this high-profile project.
Preliminary design options of the access shuttle-track for the mountain bike trail are being ground-proofed as
the project enters the feasibility stage of alignments determined through desk-top analysis. This will allow
concept estimates to be developed with a reduced contingency allowance through a better appreciation of the
anticipated risk components.
Designs Completed
Pioneer River Shared path stage 2 connection to Gooseponds Creek
Creek and Lorne Road intersection upgrade
Boundary Road and Jack Connor Dr Intersection upgrade
Sewer Pump Station Refurbishments
Kelly’s Road, Dalrymple St, Field and McGinn, and Maud St Culvert replacements
Victoria St footpath renewal
Fursden St Water Main upgrade
Notable Designs in Progress:
• Shakespeare Street widening immediately west of Nebo Road int.
• Pioneer St and Glenella Richmond Rd Pavement Rehabilitation
• Willets Road Shared Path Gooseponds Bridge
• Multiple Reservoir Refurbishments
4.2 Survey Office Summary Report
Overview
The surveyors were kept busy in May completing many service locations for Capital Works projects. They
also completed additional survey for the Northern Beaches Community Hub and the Mountain Bike Trail Head
in Finch Hatton to progress the concept plans for these major projects.
Surveys were completed for:
Anzac Av Accessibility Improvements
Marwood Sunnyside Rd Shoulder Widening
Bucasia Green Waste Facility
Walkerston Green Waste Facility
Walz La Drainage Investigation
Additional survey for the Mountain Bike Trail Head in Finch Hatton
Additional survey for the Northern Beaches Community Hub
Service Locations –
Evans Av Water Main
Lester Hansen St Water Main
Mackay Bucasia Rd Water Main
Mirani Boldon Rd Culvert
Phillip Street and North View Terrace, Mt Pleasant Water Main Upgrade
Range Rd Water Main
Seaforth Esplanade Reserve
Yakapari Seaforth Rd Shared Pathway
Sewer Pump Station Refurbishments 20/21 – Sunset Blvd, Magpie St, Patch St, Keeleys Rd
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Figure 1: Taking high accuracy GPS measurements at the Blacks Beach Reservoir. This is part of continued works to replace the
permanent survey marks that will be destroyed during the upcoming reservoir refurbishment. Working at heights procedures were
strictly implemented.
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CONTRACT SERVICES
5.1 Resurfacing Reseal Program 2020/2021
Overview
The resurfacing and rehabilitation program comprises resurfacing works on various streets and roads around
the region. Resurfacing includes two types of treatments, one being Asphalt on urban streets and roads, the
other Bitumen Spray Resealing on rural roads. Resurfacing works are carried out to protect the pavement and
extend the road pavement life.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Asphalting Works 2020/2021
Construction External Early Early $2,115,379 Works program significantly
March June complete, expect completion by
end of May and as constructed
2021 2021
information supplied by early
June.
Resealing Works 2020/2021
Construction External Early Mid $870,202 Works Commenced, approx.
April June 60% complete to date,
forecasted completion of
2021 2021
physical works by mid-June
and line marking and as
constructed info by end of June
Total Resurfacing Reseal Program 2020/2021 $2,985,581
Recent Project Activities
Fulton Hogan have completed the asphalting works, line marking to be completed on the final roads
expected handover documentation to be completed early June.
The RPQ have progressed well towards the end of the month with several sites completed, some issues
arising from the contractor supplied spray rates which are significantly higher than tendered allowances,
Council working with Contractor to confirm conformity with specification, current program has RPQ
finishing prior to the end of June.
Figure 2: Kinchant Dam Road Works
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5.2 Caping Road, Bloomsbury Bridge Replacement
Overview
The Caping Road timber bridge crossing is located on the O’Connell River approximately 9km north of
Bloomsbury. It is a low-level river crossing servicing an isolated agricultural community with the bridge regularly
inundated preventing access. During inundation the bridge is regularly damaged. A recent condition
assessment found several components in poor condition requiring replacement. It was determined to construct
a new bridge to replace the existing floodway crossing. The new structure once completed will significantly
improve the level of service to impacted residents with improvements to freight efficiency for market access by
graziers.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction External Late Early $1,381,339 Construction completed in
November May 2021 early May 2021.
2020
Recent Project Activities
Construction completed and bridge opened to traffic as of 04 May 2021.
Figures 3 & 4: Bridge and approach construction complete
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5.3 Park Improvement Projects
Overview
Council is delivering a program of Park renewals for the community to provide well designed parks and open
space networks which cater for the changing needs of the community and to promote outdoor social and
recreational activities.
The equipment in the playgrounds has been in service for more than the prescribed operational life and has
been assessed as requiring replacement. Work in these parks includes the replacement and/or adjustment to
the softfall edging, softfall depth and/or sub-soil drainage servicing these playgrounds as well as hard
landscaping and soft landscaping, to various extents depending on the park.
The Park upgrades are at various locations within the region including, Sarina, South Mackay, Eimeo, Ooralea,
Marian and Shoal Point.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Ron Anderson Park & Busuttin Drive Park
Construction External Mid End of $494,981 Contractor to address
November February 2021 outstanding defects by end of
2020 June
Canecutters Park
Construction External January Stage 1 $685,999 Stage 1 works are complete
2021 Complete on site.
Stage 2
Mid Stage 2 – Vegetation and
trees removed. Rest of the
August 2021
works to commence in late
June 2021
Nell Baker Park
Construction External Mid 10th May 2021 $430,047 Practical Completion
February Reached
2021
Cone Street Park
Construction External Early Early June $347,001 Additional scope and
March 2021 inclement weather (rain) has
2021 impacted scheduled
completion
Recent Project Activities
Ron Anderson and Busuttin Park
Ron Anderson and Busuttin Parks are completed.
Minor defects to be rectified by the Ron Anderson playground equipment supplier and a minor
compliance issue with the Busuttin shelter roof clearance height which is currently being addressed.
Canecutters Drive Park
Stage 1 works are complete on site.
Stage 2 – Removal of vegetation complete. Balance of work to commence in late June 2021.
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Figures 5 & 6: Canecutters Park Stage 1 works are complete
Nell Baker Park
Practical Completion reached and site handover inspection held with Park’s representative.
Project finalisation in progress with As cons submission being collated.
Minor defects/omissions being addressed by the contractor such as signage and gate small variation.
16-week landscape establishment and maintenance period commenced.
Cone Street Park
Several activities completed including, irrigation system, picnic shelter installation, concrete footpath
with tactiles and pedestrian bridge.
Basketball concrete finish being assessed/reviewed by council.
Soft landscaping progressing
Program delayed due to additional scope and inclement weather (rain)
Figures 7 & 8: Cone Street Park Works progressing
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5.4 Koumala Water Quality Upgrade – Water Treatment Plant
Overview
This project comprises the design and construction of a new water treatment plant in Koumala, Water Tower
Road.
The proposed project works includes the direct treatment of raw water being softened with the use of an ion
exchange softening process.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction External Mid Early $2,563,301.00 Works currently progressing
December December as planned.
2020 2021
Funds have been obtained from 2019-21 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program.
Recent Project Activities
30% and 60% treatment plant design review complete with hazard and operability study workshop held
on 7 May 2021.
90% design review workshop was held on 26 May 2021 – comment register actions to be actioned by
Clean Teq Water.
Possession of site given at the end of April. Clean Teq civil works sub-contractor has completed site
establishment and bulk earthworks.
Figure 9: Bulk earthworks for proposed Water Treatment Plant in Koumala completed
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5.5 Yakapari Seaforth Road Shared Path Stage 1 - Seaforth Reservoir Road to Aviland Drive
Overview
This project comprises the construction of Stage 1 of a shared pathway from the existing path end in front of
Seaforth State School to Aviland Drive. The shared pathway will provide greater connectivity and safety for
school students and residents along Yakapari Seaforth Road.
Mackay Regional Council has been successful in obtaining ‘Works for Queensland’ Funding to contribute
towards this pathway project.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction External Early End of $697,233.98 Works recommenced on
February June 2021 site on 4 May 2021 and is
2021 progressing
Recent Project Activities
Drainage pipe installation, concrete driveway crossover and concrete kerb construction in progress.
Works on footpath impacted by shallow cable that required relocation by Telstra – cable relocation has
been completed and construction has recommenced and is progressing well.
Figure 10: Concrete driveway crossover constructed
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5.6 Yakapari Seaforth Road Shared Path Stages 2 & 3 - Seaforth Reservoir Road to Aviland Drive
Overview
This project comprises the construction of Stage 2&3 of a shared pathway from the existing path end stage 1
works through to midway between Prince Charles Avenue and Palm Avenue. The shared pathway will include
elevated walkways across waterway areas and provide greater connectivity and safety for school students and
residents along Yakapari Seaforth Road.
Mackay Regional Council has been is funding stage 2 and 3 from its Accelerated capital works program for
pathway project.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction External Contract End of August $1,672,026 Preliminary enabling
Awarded 2021 works has been
beginning undertaken by Council
May 2021 and the site is ready for
construction works to
commence. Contractor
schedule to establish on
site early June 2021
Recent Project Activities
Preliminary works clearing works and service location Ch 850 – 2240
Figure 11: Clearing works
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5.7 Pioneer River, Estuary Fish Habitat Improvement Project
Overview
This project is aimed at enhancing recreational and tourist fishing experiences via complex marine habitat
installations adjacent to three designated fishing platforms in Mackay’s Pioneer River. The three locations are
adjacent to the Bridge Road, Brisbane Street, and Carlyle Street fishing platforms which are linked by the
Bluewater Trail.
This project is partly funded by Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland COVID program and partly
funded by Mackay Regional Council.
Project Status
Activity Delivery Start Date Completion Date Budget Comments
Construction External March Separable $503,797 Practical completion
2021 Portion A and B reached
completed 30
April 2021.
Recent Project Activities
Deployment of structures at Brisbane, Carlyle St sites and Bridge Rd site completed. As cons
documentation currently being reviewed.
Minor additional works identified. Fishing Rod Holders being procured and installed at Brisbane and
Carlyle St locations.
Figures 12 & 13: River Street installation
Figure 14: Bridge Road installation
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5.8 Resurfacing Reseal Program 2021/2022
Overview
The resurfacing and rehabilitation program comprises resurfacing works on various streets and roads around
the region. Resurfacing includes two types of treatments, one being Asphalt on urban streets and roads, the
other Bitumen Spray Resealing on rural roads. Resurfacing works are carried out to protect the pavement and
extend the road pavement life.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Asphalting Works 2021/2022
Construction External May August $1,829,182 Works awarded to RPQ
2021 2021
Resealing Works 2021/2022
Construction External May August $ 1,889,184 Works awarded to RPQ
2021 2021
Total Resurfacing Reseal Program 2021/2022 $ $3,718,366.00
Recent Project Activities
RPQ have been awarded the works and are currently prepping permits for road closures to be
undertaken prior to works starting, a significant ramp up is expected in June.
5.9 Culvert Replacement Package
Overview
The culverts were identified through the MRC Overmass Vehicle Bridge & Culvert Assessments completed by
in 2017 which involved several inspections and load assessments to determine if the existing culverts could
support over mass limit vehicle loads, 3 sites were identified as constraints. These sites are Kinchant Dam
(KD01) Rocky Waterholes Wallingford Road (RW7) and Rocky Waterholes Wallingford Road (RW9): the works
include the treatment of the upstream and downstream channels, and improvement of pedestrian access.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction External May August $2,064,700 Works awarded to Pentacon.
2021 2021
Recent Project Activities
Pentacon have been awarded the works and are currently planning for mobilisation to site on 31 May
2021. Culvert Delivery is scheduled for next week, community engagement has been undertaken.
Notification to bus routes and emergency services has been completed. Kinchant Dam road will remain
open under traffic control however Rocky Waterholes sites will be closed to traffic.
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MAJOR PROJECTS
6.1 Northern Entry Statement Bruce Hwy Ring Road Landscaping
Overview
To enhance the Northern entry into Mackay, the newly constructed roundabout required landscaping /
revegetation work inclusive of pivotal infrastructure such as signage, irrigation system, solar and lighting.
The project saw the introduction of over 8,000 plants including 42 rare grass trees.
The successful tenderer for this project was Urbanscapes and possession of site was granted 10th March 2021.
Practical completion was achieved on 10th May 2021.
Project finalisation has commenced, initiating the 16-week establishment & maintenance period.
Council & Urbanscapes are working collaboratively to close out outstanding items & complete the associated
As Constructed documentation.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction External March May $670k Project Finalisation has
2021 2021 commenced, Practical
Completion achieved 10th
May 2021
Figures 15 & 16: Completed works
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6.2 Fifth Lane
Overview
Fifth Lane Revitalisation project will provide an environment that will enhance the city centre and provide a
venue within the CBD to host community events.
The project will include the removal and replacement of the existing surface finish, modifications to inground
services, drainage and water connections, installation of a new electrical conduit and pit system along with the
provisions of a new electrical switchboard and associated event power and lighting installation.
Seaforth Civil were successful in securing the revitalisation works and are currently achieving all project
milestones. Construction of the Fifth Lane Revitalisation is approximately 60% complete.
Water main renewal works are also concurrently being completed in Fifth Lane by Council’s Mackay Water.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction External February 30 June $0.575k Project achieving key
2021 2021 milestones.
Figures 17, 18 & 19: Works in progress.
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FIELD SERVICES
7.1 Midge Point Water Network Upgrade
Overview
To install a new water main from the Kunapipi Road to the Midge Point Reservoir (approximately 1100m of
250mm pipe). There is an existing main in this area which will remain operational, though these works will
allow the reservoir to have dedicated inlet and outlet mains as opposed to the dual functioning main already
there. This new arrangement will prevent water bypassing the reservoir and going directly to customers.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction Internal Late Mid $778,064 Community is aware of
May 2021 August 2021 the works and no negative
feedback received at this
stage.
Works currently on
schedule and no budget
issues identified.
Recent Project Activities
Community engagement meeting held 6/5/21 – no concerns raised with the proposed works.
Design finalised
Site established and alignment set out
Materials procured
Pipelaying commenced from reservoir end of the alignment.
Figure 20: Looking towards the reservoir Figure 21: Installing the main. Looking towards
Kunapipi Rd from approx. CH200
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7.2 Milton St/ Alfred St Signalised Intersection
Overview
The project is a Roads to Recovery funded project and consists of the upgrade of the Milton Street and Alfred
Street intersection. The project includes the signalisation of the intersection with a “scramble” pedestrian
crossing for when there are events on at the adjacent showgrounds. Works include the upgrade of the water
infrastructure along Milton street, the installation of traffic lights (incorporating traffic into the showgrounds) and
traffic islands, and a renewed asphalt surfacing.
Project Status
Completion
Activity Delivery Start Date Budget Comments
Date
Construction Internal Late Mid $1,558,075 Delays have occurred due
Nov 2020 June 2021 to conflicting underground
services from the Ergon
substation.
Long lead times on some
procurement items have
created further delays to
final completion.
Recent Project Activities
Central median islands poured – stencilling to be completed.
All footpaths poured awaiting tactile and paver treatment.
MRC electricians installed 50% of the traffic light posts – signals expected to be operational second
week June.
Figure 22: Looking south-west onto Milton St, Islands poured awaiting stencilling and light poles. Traffic signals part installed.
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