Horseshoe Bay Road Rehabilitation and Guardrails
| Investment | $9 million |
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| Jobs | 30 |
| Goal | 4. A sustainable destination that embraces and participates in the arts, sports and events and recreational activities. |
| Strategic Purpose | To improve road user safety along Horseshoe Bay Road. |
| Status | Stage 1 & 2 complete. Stage 3 due to commence May 2023. |
Townsville City Council is improving road safety along Horseshoe Bay Road on Magnetic Island.
Stage 1 & 2 – The upgrade of 4km of road from Olympus Crescent in Arcadia to Pacific Drive in Horseshoe Bay. Improvements include approximately 4km of pavement repairs and asphalt resurfacing, installation of approximately 1.6km of new guardrail, new safety signage including vehicle-activated warning signs, pavement marking, some kerb and channel installation, footpath upgrades and minor drainage works.
Construction commenced Monday 30 May 2022 and was completed in mid-December 2022.
Stage 3 – A further 540m of road upgrades consisting of pavement sealing and repairs from Marine Parade to Olympus Crescent, and road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades into Hayles Avenue to Cook Road. Improvements will include asphalt repairs and resurfacing, underground stormwater improvements, pavement marking, improved bus stop amenity, kerb and channel installation, and footpath upgrades.
Construction is due to commence in May 2023 and will take approximately six months.
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will be in place. Traffic delays are expected - residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time.
This is just one of several projects Council is completing on Magnetic Island this financial year, with millions being invested in community infrastructure, renewal of water and wastewater assets and road projects.
This $9 million project is funded by the Queensland and Australian Governments, with the Queensland Government contributing $7 million under the Local Road Network Capital Grants Program and the Australian Government contributing $2 million under the Black Spot Program.
Project Updates
May 2022 – Guardrail installation
Townsville City Council is preparing to install new guardrails along an identified section of Horseshoe Bay Road, near The Forts bus stop.
As part of these works, Council will:
- Trim trees
- Clear vegetation and debris as required
- Construct the foundations for new guardrails
- Install new guardrails and resurface the road.
Council has scheduled these works to commence on Monday 30 May 2022 and expects the works to take 10 weeks to complete, weather and conditions permitting.
During these works, traffic along this section of Horseshoe Bay Road will temporarily become one-way and guided by portable traffic lights.
May 2023 – Road and stormwater upgrades
A further 540m of road upgrades consisting of pavement sealing and repairs from Marine Parade to Olympus Crescent, and road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades into Hayles Avenue to Cook Road. Improvements will include asphalt repairs and resurfacing, underground stormwater improvements, pavement marking, improved bus stop amenity, kerb and channel installation, and footpath upgrades.
Construction is due to commence in May 2023 and will take approximately six months.
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will be in place. Traffic delays are expected - residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time.
- Stage 3 May 2023 - Community Consult Sketches (PDF, 5.9 MB)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the project?
Stage 1 and 2 of the Horseshoe Bay Road Rehabilitation and Guardrail Project includes 4km of road improvement works including new guardrail and safety signage, resurfacing, kerb and channel, footpath and minor drainage works. Stage 3 includes a further 540m of road upgrades consisting of pavement sealing and repairs from Marine Parade to Olympus Crescent, and road reconstruction and stormwater upgrades into Hayles Avenue to Cook Road.
Where is the project located?
Improvements will be made along Horseshoe Bay Road, from Olympus Crescent in Arcadia to Pacific Drive in Horseshoe Bay. Works will be conducted in stages along the road.
Why is this project important?
Horseshoe Bay Road connects residents and visitors to Horseshoe Bay, a key piece in Magnetic Island’s tourism offering. As the only road connecting Horseshoe Bay to the rest of Magnetic Island, it is important that this popular road is well maintained and safe to use.
When is the project happening?
Stage 1 and 2 commenced 30 May 2022 and was completed mid-December 2022. Stage 3 is due to commence May 2023 and is expected to take approximately six months.
How will I be impacted?
During construction, traffic management and lane closures will be in place. Traffic delays are expected - residents and visitors are encouraged to allow for extra travel time.
How much will it cost to build?
Council is investing $9 million to rehabilitate Horseshoe Bay Road, with $7 million funded by the Queensland Government and $2 million funded by the Australian Government.
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Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Road Network Capital Grants Program in association with Townsville City Council, and the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program
