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FAST TRACK TO SUCCESS
DEVELOPER : Byron Shire Council
MAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY : Hazell Bros
PROJECT BUDGET : $25.75 million
The Byron Bay Bypass improves connectivity and traffic flow between the north and south of Byron Bay
providing an alternative route that reduces the number of cars travelling through the town centre by an
estimated 30%.
The opening of the Byron Bay Bypass at the end of February 2021 the Shire’s Masterplan process,” said Byron Shire Council’s Project
has been widely welcomed by the local community with clear Manager, Josh Winter.
evidence of faster commutes around Byron Bay and reduced the road was built was very flat with a high water table, so creating footbridge on Butler Street, 12 safer crossing points, 2.3kms on road
traffic volumes in Jonson Street, the main road going through The Bypass was approved following a rigorous environmental and adequate drainage was a necessity. A number of old services were cycleway, noise mitigation works at 19 properties and construction of
the town centre. The Bypass, funded by the NSW Government and planning process. All the necessary approvals required under New discovered during excavations, including asbestos mains and other 200m of noise wall.
the Byron Shire Council, was the largest single infrastructure project South Wales law were obtained and were approved by the NSW material that had to be removed. “We also uncovered some heritage
Council has ever undertaken. Land and Environment Court. Council and all contractors adhered footings and tanks from the old Norco Butter Factory which we were “The overwhelming positive community reaction to the opening
to the very strict environmental protocols on this project including able to remove after the necessary approvals were obtained,” Josh said. of the Bypass, together with the recognition that very tight
Hazell Bros Group was awarded the contract to build the Bypass in pre-clearing surveys undertaken by qualified ecologists and wildlife environmental controls were adhered to during construction,
May 2019 and construction commenced in July 2019. The purpose specialists prior to the removal of any vegetation. The pandemic created some issues, particularly because the principal has justified the Council’s decision to move ahead with the project
of the project was to improve connectivity and traffic flow between contractor and a number of other subcontractors were based in which has been substantially supported by the NSW Government,”
the north and south of Byron Bay, provide an alternative route that In addition to this, as part of the strict approvals from the NSW Queensland, so during the border closure imposed by the Queensland Josh said. “Byron Bay residents are already experiencing the benefits
avoided the town centre, reduce the number of cars in the town centre Office of Environment and Heritage, the Shire Council is now government, local subcontractors had to be found to keep the of improved traffic flow and reduced vehicle numbers in the town
on a daily basis by an estimated 30% and prioritise pedestrians over undertaking the restoration and conservation of 44.5 hectares of construction programme moving forward. centre. We’re looking forward to seeing how it performs during peak
cars in the town centre. similar wetlands to an amount of 1.56 hectares that was removed to holiday periods when Byron welcomes thousands of visitors.”
provide space for the Bypass. The Bypass project delivered an upgraded roundabout at Shirley, Butler
“The building of the Bypass was regarded as a priority by many in the and Jonson Streets, 1.2kms of new road construction, 250m of road For more information contact Byron Shire Council, 70 Station Street,
community and giving pedestrians priority over vehicles in the town A number of challenges arose during construction, including an area renewal and resurfacing, increased road width by 6-10m on average, Mullumbimby NSW 2482, phone 02 6626 7000, email majorprojects@
centre was strongly expressed by the local community throughout of soft ground necessitating some design changes. The area where increased size of the Butler Street drain, construction of a pedestrian byron.nsw.gov.au, website www.byron.nsw.gov.au
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Below Bishton Group completed Below GeoLINK were responsible for
the acoustic attenuation upgrades the environmental management plans
along Butler Street for the project. to protect the endangered fauna.
Bishton Group is a privately owned construction company In 2021, GeoLINK is celebrating 30 years of excellence and phase, GeoLINK had a team of ecologists working day and night.
established on the Gold Coast in 2014 specialising in residential, success in the environmental engineering and management “We had to carefully monitor the clearing of the road corridor to
commercial and industrial projects, particularly for local business. Now well established with an impressive portfolio of projects reassure interested community members every part of the approved
government, councils and Tier 1 builders. Bishton Group undertakes to their credit, GeoLINK’s multi-disciplinary team works across the management plan was followed to the letter,” said Director, Simon
both new buildings and remediation of existing structures. public and private sectors including land development, mining, power, Williams. “We supplied the contractor with monitoring data to then be
water, transportation and intensive agriculture. shared with the Council and the community.”
Engaged on the Byron Bay Bypass, they undertook acoustic attenuation
upgrades along Butler Street. The scope of work included custom A recent project for GeoLINK has been the Byron Bay Bypass, GeoLINK focuses their environmental consultancy work on regional
acoustic fencing, installing acoustic glazing, doors and air conditioning a complex development by the Byron Shire Council. GeoLINK assisted areas from their offices in Lennox Head, Coffs Harbour, Armidale
in homes and other rectifications as required. “In order to maintain the both Council and the contractor, Hazell Bros with environmental and Lismore. GeoLINK was appointed as the environmental manager
integrity and significance of the street, the materials and designs of the management over the 18 month construction period. for the Chaffey Dam pipeline project and was engaged by Transport
fences were varied to suit the houses,” said Director, Scott Bishton. for NSW to provide environmental and ecological services during the
GeoLINK assisted with the preparation and implementation of construction of the new Tabulam Bridge. Current projects include the
Bishton Group’s specialty is difficult, commercially sensitive, high environmental management plans which required approval prior to proposed inland rail, the Newcastle inner-city bypass and the Coffs
stakeholder engagement type projects. “We focus on minimal disruption construction. There were particular concerns about water quality, Harbour bypass. “Being privately owned and independent, we can
to the day-to-day activities of our clients’ businesses or homes.” contaminated land and threatened species, requiring careful assessment rapidly respond to the changing needs of projects and can quickly
Bishton Group has also built a reputation for excellence in project and and management. They were also involved with the designs for fauna assemble a multi-skilled team to provide clients with a cost effective
construction management. underpass structures. practical solution for any project,” Simon said.
For more information contact Bishton Group, phone 07 5628 7032, email Threatened species of concern included koalas and the critically For more information contact GeoLINK, Level 1, 64 Ballina Street,
admin@bishtongroup.com.au, website www.bishtongroup.com.au endangered Mitchell’s Rainforest Snail which required referral Lennox Head NSW 2478, phone 02 6687 7666, email info@geolink.
QBCC 1286359 NSW 291907C to the Australian Government for approval. During the clearing net.au, website www.geolink.net.au
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Below Coastal Asbestos safely removed Below Clearpro Water Solutions were
and disposed of the unexpected asbestos responsible for the dewatering and
discovered during construction. water treatment for Byron Bay Bypass.
The team at Coastal Asbestos knows everything there is to know The work at the Byron Bay Bypass had to be handled with sensitivity Clearpro Water Solutions has achieved great success as a Due to the shallow groundwater table, high flow volumes were
about the safe removal and disposal of all asbestos products. for the environment. “There was also a need to ensure the safety specialist water treatment contractor and system manufacturer extracted from the wellpoint spear systems. “The groundwater was
Licensed by Workplace Health and Safety, Coastal Asbestos works with of nearby residents and allay their fears about the asbestos removal for industrial and construction industries. Based in southeast very acidic and iron rich, with high concentrations of heavy metals,”
corporate, municipal and private clients from Brisbane to northern process. When local people engaged with us, we would reassure them Queensland and servicing the east coast of Australia, Clearpro said Director, Nathan Piper. “We therefore had to deal with high
New South Wales, providing professional asbestos services, including about the absolute safety of our procedures and our standing as combines expert water treatment knowledge with manufacturing turbidity through the duration of the project. Various combinations
removal, inspection and reporting, and management and awareness licenced asbestos removal specialists.” skills to provide mobile water treatment equipment for all dewatering of water treatment equipment were used at different locations to
programmes for businesses. requirements. achieve the required discharge criteria, including the latest LB15
The quality of the work undertaken by Coastal Asbestos is exemplified treatment systems.”
Coastal Asbestos have been contracted for many major infrastructure in their 2020 Queensland Master Builders Award for Excellence in Having completed projects as varied as tunnel boring, major bridge
projects, including the Byron Bay Bypass. Work at the bypass for the Workplace Safety at the Gold Coast Sewage Pump Station project. construction, dewatering basements in high rise residential projects to After Clearpro’s treatment, the water was suitable to be released
Hazell Bros Group extended over two years, with Coastal Asbestos The company has also worked for the Gold Coast Council on the providing purified water for large scale hydroponic tomato production, into the adjacent wetland system, achieving a positive environmental
available at call to manage any asbestos finds and then undertake safe removal of asbestos from 200m of retaining walls and is regularly Clearpro was engaged by Hazell Bros as the dewatering and water outcome for the Bypass project.
removal. “One of the unexpected discoveries was asbestos product engaged by Energex on network activities. treatment contractor on the Byron Bay Bypass project. The bypass,
buried in a railway carpark,” said Director, Jason Spaull. “With the area opened in late February 2021, is reducing traffic congestion through Clearpro can professionally manage water treatment projects
fenced off and the appropriate warning signs in place, we proceeded the Byron Bay town centre and assisting communities to the south of from preliminary reporting and system design, through to onsite
to remove all the offending product and certify the area as safe.” Byron Bay access the Pacific Highway. implementation and compliance reporting. The company is currently
working on the M1 upgrade at Palm Beach and the Gold Coast
Coastal Asbestos was also present when construction work was The project attracted concern from local environmental groups as the recycled water upgrade.
proceeding in an area where it was suspected that asbestos might be bypass was being built through sensitive wetlands with vulnerable plant
found, including old pipes and dumped or buried building material. For more information contact Coastal Asbestos, 4/55 Upton Street, and animal species. Clearpro’s role was to assist in the mitigation of For more information contact Clearpro Water Solutions, 1/40
Once any asbestos product was removed, Coastal Asbestos arranged Bundall QLD 4217, phone 07 5570 3706, email info@coastalasbestos. any adverse environmental impacts. A number of culvert installations Township Drive, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, phone 1300 702 288,
appropriate compliance certificates for the principal contractor. com.au, website www.coastalasbestos.com.au required dewatering and the installation of drain bypass systems. email enquiries@clearpro.com.au, website www.clearpro.com.au
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