Update - Wondai CBD Footpath and Roundabout Upgrade
South Burnett Regional Council is pleased to provide this update on the Wondai CBD Footpath Upgrade Project.
The project will revitalise the Scott Street commercial precinct with new infrastructure that includes stormwater, kerb and channel, exposed aggregate concrete footpath areas, bike racks and pedestrian seating.
The project commenced on Monday 12 February 2024 along the eastern side of Scott Street, between Edward and Haly Streets. The initial works focused on the site establishment, traffic management controls and preparation works for modification to shop awnings that included the removal of existing kerb and channel and part of the existing footpath.
Following these initial works, Council’s engaged qualified builder commenced works on the modifications to the existing shop awning posts that also included the installation of new concrete footings. During these modification works, it was deemed unsafe for Council staff and contractors to work with the area until the builder had completed these works and subsequently redeployed to other projects.
Council is now in the process of identifying and locating services on site with the intent for works to be completed over the coming weeks, including the pouring of the trial slabs for exposed aggregate footpath surface, commencement of trenching and installation of stormwater pipes and components.
Construction activity will create noise from machinery and equipment, some restrictions to vehicle parking and pedestrian access for public safety, however these impacts will be limited and allow for continual business access as construction progresses along Scott Street.
Site works and construction activity will be performed Monday to Friday – 6:00am to 4:00pm with occasional weekend work. The project is expected to be completed by early May 2024.
This project has been proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s 2021-2024 Works for Queensland Program in association with the South Burnett Regional Council Capital Works Program for 2023-2024.
For further information regarding the project works, please contact Council’s Infrastructure team on 4189 9100 or email info@sbrc.qld.gov.au.
