The Beams Road Level Crossing continues to progress, with early works commencing on the next stage of the project. This follows the recent award of the main construction contract to the Bielby Hull Joint Venture.
Beams Road is an important corridor for communities in northern Brisbane and experiences significant congestion at the rail level crossing in Carseldine, particularly during peak traffic periods.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King said, “The Australian Government is pleased to see the project progressing, making it safer for rail and road commuters with the two modes of transport separated from each other at that traffic congested area in Brisbane’s north.”
The Australian Government has committed $56.24 million towards the project, with $138.76 million contributed by the Queensland Government and a $40 million commitment from Brisbane City Council.
“We’re proud to be working with our state and local government counterparts to deliver a custom designed solution to cater for existing and growing transport needs in northern Brisbane’s fast-growing area,” Minister King said.
Federal Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Senator for Queensland, Anthony Chisholm, said, “Collaboration is the key to keeping up with this demand, and the Australian Government is proud to partner with the Queensland Government and Brisbane City Council to minimise delays for motorists by removing this notoriously congested level crossing.”
Construction of the four-lane Beams Road overpass will begin later in January with improvements to pedestrian and active transport connections, and improved safety by separating road and rail traffic.
As part of this project, upgrading is now complete on Carseldine’s original Park ‘n’ Ride, including changing the entry to Balcara Avenue and improving commuter facilities.
Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Bart Mellish, said, “The changes will also provide safer access to and from the Carseldine station and improve congestion in the area as well as provide better pedestrian and pushbike path access.”
Early works for the next stage include clearing the area, installing new boundary fences and relocating underground services, which will make way for heavy construction to commence.
The project is estimated to support an average of 185 direct jobs.
