Castle Hill Road & Stanley Street Slope Remediation
| Investment | $2,710,000 |
|---|---|
| Goal | Goal 4 – A Well-managed City. 4.1.1 - Deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget through strong leadership and operational efficiencies. |
| Strategic Purpose | Through adopting and promoting inclusive, resilient and sustainable development, we protect public health, preserve our natural environment and maintain a high standard of living. |
| Status | Construction |
Project Background
Following recent pre-wet and post-wet season inspections of Townsville inner city hill slope stability, Council plans to undertake rockfall protection and slope stabilisation remedial works along the Stanley Street cutting and Castle Hill Road.
This project is part of Council's ongoing management of the heritage reserve and an outcome of our Castle Hill Reserve Emergency Management Plan (CHREMP). The CHREMP describes the processes and controls designed to ensure Council's compliance with its statutory obligations and to mitigate the risk of identified hazards to people, property, and the natural environment.
Council expects to commence Stanley Street works in mid-August 2025 with construction activities to take two (2) months to complete. Works along Castle Hill Road will likely start in mid-October 2025 with construction activities to take one (1) month to complete.
Project Overview
As part of these works, Council will:
- remove unstable portions of the slope
- shape the remaining slope to a consistent grade
- install rock dowels, soil nails and rockfall mesh
- apply shotcrete as required.
Council expects rolling road closures to occur throughout the project timeline. Council urges drivers to follow traffic controls and detours and plan their activities around this essential work, including allowance of extra travel time. Updates will be provided to the community as these works progress.
