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Townsville City Council is continuing coastal management recovery works, which involve reshaping the sand along the foreshore that is most vulnerable to erosion.

Council has received recovery funding to undertake these works. As part of the funding agreement, the DRFA requires Council to complete these works by the end of April 2025.

This project is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to environmental management, which identifies the need for coastal works to address and mitigate the effects of erosion caused by recent weather events.

As part of these works, Council will replenish sand at the base of palm trees along the foreshore, with only small sections of the beach closed at any given time.

We are working with the Surf Life Savers to ensure minimal impact on the stinger net. Although machinery will be in operation, the larger pieces of equipment regularly employed for sand renourishment will not be required. If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• sections of beach foreshore closed at one time within the area illustrated
• light machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations.

Council will close only small sections of the beach and foreshore at a time to allow machinery to work on the beach. Once we complete work on one section, we will move to another area to address erosion around the palm trees.

The eastern side of the boat ramp, which faces the businesses, will still have accessible sections of the beach for the public. However, the small sections where machinery is operating will be temporarily closed for public safety.

Assistance provided through the jointly funded Australian and Queensland Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

What works are coming up?
Council is continuing coastal management recovery works, which involve reshaping the sand along the foreshore that is most vulnerable to erosion.

This project is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to environmental management, which identifies the need for coastal works to address and mitigate the effects of erosion caused by recent weather events.

What will the works include?
As part of this project, Council will undertake:

• Placement of sand to the most vulnerable sections of the foreshore for better stability and to protect assets
• Council staff will oversee and manage these recovery operations.

What does this mean for me?
If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• Partial beach closure as indicated overleaf
• Construction machinery and vehicle movement
• Increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations.

Funding
This project is proudly funded by the Commonwealth and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

Contact us
To find out more about these works or the project, please contact us on the details below.
Project Manager: Alma Ridep-Morris
13 48 10 (business hours)
enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au.
Visit townsville.qld.gov.au and search: ‘Nelly Bay Coastal Management Works’.

Council is undertaking the reprofiling of sand along sections of the beach most vulnerable to erosion, including additional resilience building works at West Point, Magnetic Island.

This project is part of Council’s ongoing commitment towards environmental management, which has identified the need for coastal management initiatives to address and mitigate the effects of erosion caused by recent weather events.

Works will include minor reshaping of the eroded backshore to align with natural waterway design principles. Council staff will oversee and manage any environmental impacts resulting from these operations.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, vibrations and occasional odour
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council is planning to deliver restoration, and improvement works within the Abbott Street Saltmarsh, Oonoonba. These works aim to address problems caused by human interactions that have affected the saltmarshes’ ability to function as a healthy ecosystem and natural asset in our urban environment.

This project reflects Council’s continued dedication to environmental management, highlighting the need for restoration efforts to revive essential natural processes and enhance the benefits these saltmarshes provide to our community, such as improved fishing opportunities and water quality.

Works will include:

• implementing vehicle exclusion barriers using natural rock boulders
• actively revegetating including weeding, mulching, and reshaping water flow
• addressing 160+ years of land use impacts (grazing, development, vehicle access) in partnership with Traditional Owners and James Cook University.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government through the Reef Trust Funding Arrangements and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

An aerial drone will be used to study the coastal sediment that may have collected within the Corica Crescent Stormwater Drainage system. This will help Council find ways to understand the impact from recent rainfall events on coastal sediment processes at Horseshoe Bay – and what management actions may be needed and can be prioritised.

This project is part of Council’s environmental plan, which highlights the need for coastal work to reduce erosion and strengthen the
coastline’s ability to handle future weather events.

The works will include:

• drone flyover
• coastal sediment study

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• whirring noises from drones
• drone lights in the sky

Drone Flight Path indicated in this map (along Apjohn Street and parallel to Corica Crescent):

Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Townsville City Council is preparing to undertake remediation work along the Mount Louisa Walking Track, located off Bayswater Road near Weston Street.

With a focus on restoring environmental damage caused by recent weather events, these works will restore the walking track to a safe condition.

As part of these works, Council will temporarily close the walking track for two weeks to address erosion issues.

Works include:

• filling potholes
• reinforcing track edges
• clearing rocks
• repairing damaged surfaces and removing fallen branches and protruding roots.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane and road closures, detours, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Townsville City Council is undertaking environmental restoration maintenance works along the riverbank to the Ross River within Sherriff and Archery Parks, Mundingburra.

Council began these works in October 2024. We expect maintenance weeding, mulching, and planting to take four months to complete and low-impact maintenance weeding to occur periodically until June 2026.

Council proposes dividing the site into two sections, restricting pedestrian access, and directing pedestrians to an alternative route.
We will close the pedestrian path within each section along the riverbank to suit works progress over the two week period.

Section one is from Sherriff Park to the Mabin Street Park entrance. Section two is from Mabin Street to the midpoint of Archery Park. You can still access the area through the Mabin Street park entrance.

Council will use safety bollards and flagging to mark the work areas and to ensure public safety.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Please note: Work will not be continuous across these months but in four stages.

Assistance provided through the jointly-funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Recent heavy rainfall has damaged culverts under the bridge crossing Gustav Creek on Sooning Street and due to community safety concerns Council has closed the bridge.

A preliminary engineering assessment has been conducted and further investigations are required.

Council endeavours to have this additional inspection, and any necessary repairs completed as quickly as possible.

A detour is currently in place via Kelly St, Barton St and Mandalay Ave as signed to access Nelly Bay.

Council is preparing to undertake works for Stage Two of Burial Lawn 9 at the Belgian Gardens Cemetery, located at 62 Evans Street, Belgian Gardens.

This project will deliver 354 additional burial plots and additional ash interments, as well as offering pathway connections, seating areas with shelters, landscaping, turfing and irrigation to Burial Lawn 9 at the cemetery.

As part of this project, Council will:

• construct burial plots and ash interments
• install new turf and plant native trees
• undertake excavation and trenching work to install an efficient irrigation system connected to the upgraded water network
• construct a concrete pathway and sheltered seating areas.

If you are visiting the Belgian Gardens Cemetery, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Townsville City Council is preparing to install a new emergency bypass water pressure main underneath the Bruce Highway above the North Coast Railway crossing overpass and below the Stuart Landfill, east of Southwood Road.

Works will involve tunnelling the pipeline under the highway to limit the impact on road users. Once installed, the new bypass will eliminate the risk of pipeline failure underneath the highway, ensuring water supply reliability for downstream residents into the future.

To connect the new pressure main, Council will isolate the local water network, resulting in a temporary water loss for approximately eight (8) hours at night.

Suburbs affected by this water disruption include Nome, Alligator Creek, Mount Elliot, Elliot Springs, and Julago.

As part of these works, Council will:

• shut off the water and cut in the new connection points into the existing pipeline, each side of the highway
• tunnel the new pipe section underneath the highway
• excavate trenches and install the remaining pipeline
• connect the three sections of pipe together to provide a complete bypass of the existing pipeline
• reinstate and clean up the site.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

It is essential to prepare by storing enough water in containers before this water disruption. When Council restores the water supply, it may initially appear discoloured. To address this, run taps until the discolouration disappears. Furthermore, Council recommends turning off automatic washing machines during this time.

You may also experience a temporary drop in water pressure following these works.

Council will have complimentary bottled water for residents to collect at the Ampol service station in Alligator Creek and the BP service station in Elliot Springs.

We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.

Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

In response to feedback from the Magnetic Island community, Townsville City Council has conducted an additional structural assessment of the bridge, which provided the following recommendations:

• Maintain the current load limit of two (2) people.
• Conduct monthly visual inspections to monitor the condition of the structure and its temporary supports.
• Assess defects and corrosion every six (6) months.

Based on these recommendations, Council is working with a structural engineer to prolong the life of the pedestrian bridge and relocate existing services as a safety measure.

As part of this project, Council will:

• under bore the creek between Pacific Drive and Henry Lawson Street
• install a new water main, sewer pipes and a telecommunications conduit
• connect and commission the new services
• disconnect the existing services to the bridge
• reinstate the existing footpath and carpark.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane and road closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• temporary closure of the adjacent pathway and carpark.

Townsville City Council is upgrading the services to the existing pump station and constructing a new access road from Saltwater Drive, Toomulla. Council has identified the need to replace the water main and sewer rising main to the existing pump station and provide safer access to the existing facility.

Works include:

• construction of a new sewer rising main and water main
• replacement of electrical conduits
• construction of a new access road from Saltwater Drive to the pump station.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council is carrying out a project to renew the public amenities in Yule Street, Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island.

This work is necessary as the existing amenities have reached the end of their useful life and are no longer compliant or functional.

The Magnetic Island community consultation in 2023 favoured upgrading the amenities at their current location.

Works will include:

• demolition of the existing amenities and septic system
• construction of new amenities and associated services including water and sewer connections
• site remediation for disturbed areas following construction.

The new public amenities will include unisex accessible and ambulant facilities.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations.

Temporary public amenities will remain during the construction period and will be removed once the new facilities are completed.

Works will not impact the bus stop. The playground may be affected at times.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

Council is replacing the roof of the Picnic Bay Reservoir, which provides potable water for Picnic Bay and parts of Magnetic Island.

To install the new roof, a crane will be used, and Ergon will temporarily disconnect nearby power lines for safety. The few affected properties will be notified in advance of any power outages or disruptions.

Local contractor A. Gabrielli Constructions is undertaking the work on behalf of the Council.

Works will include:

• removal of existing reservoir roof
• construction of new roof and associated framing, structure, and linings
• installation of ventilators, access ladders, and an access platform
• the disconnection of power lines, causing two power outages on separate days, two weeks apart, affecting only a small number of local properties.
  • the first single-day shutdown will be on Tuesday 11 March 2025
  • the second single-day shutdown will be on Tuesday 3 April 2025
  • Ergon will be notifying the properties that will be affected.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• noise and odour, especially during power outages, caused by diesel generators
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• power loss for a small number of properties twice, two weeks apart.

Council is carrying out the replacement of rubber softfall on designated playground surfaces in Annandale Gardens Park, Annandale, which were affected by the recent weather event.

This recovery project is part of Council’s maintenance plan, which focuses on keeping our community assets and infrastructure in good condition and supporting regional growth.

Works will include:

• removal of the damaged rubber softfall and replacement with new softfall
• minor concrete work matched in neatly to existing infrastructure.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary closure of the playground asset affected by the works.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

Please note that due to the recent weather events and resource allocation, Council has rescheduled the rubber softfall renewal works on designated playground surfaces in Havenside Park, Garbutt, which were affected by the weather events. The new timings are listed above.

This recovery project is part of Council’s maintenance plan, which focuses on keeping our community assets and infrastructure in good condition and supporting regional growth.

Works will include:

• removal of the damaged rubber softfall and replacement with new softfall
• minor concrete work matched in neatly to existing infrastructure.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary closure of the playground asset affected by the works.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

What works are coming up?
Council is planning to undertake electrical maintenance works at the Strand Water Park, which includes installing a new electrical switchboard along with other required infrastructure and maintenance updates.

The Strand Water Park, which is around 25 years old, has an electrical switchboard that is in poor condition and outdated. This switchboard powers the water park along with surrounding BBQs and lights, and needs to be replaced to provide efficient, sustainable service to the facility.

What will the works include?

• installation of a new energy-efficient electrical switchboard to provide direct sustainable service to the water park
• associated infrastructure and maintenance updates.

What does this mean for me?
If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• temporary closure of the Strand Water Park throughout works
• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations

Funding
Project funded by Townsville City Council.

Contact us
To find out more about these works or the project, please contact us on the details below.

Project Manager: Kim Smith
13 48 10 (business hours)
enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au.

Visit townsville.qld.gov.au and search:
‘Strand Waterpark Electrical’.

Council is carrying out the replacement of rubber softfall on designated playground surfaces in Stockton Elbow Park, Mount Louisa, which were affected by the recent weather event.

This recovery project is part of Council’s maintenance plan, which focuses on keeping our community assets and infrastructure in good condition and supporting regional growth.

Works will include:

• removal of the damaged rubber softfall and replacement with new softfall
• minor concrete work matched in neatly to existing infrastructure.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary closure of the playground asset affected by the works.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

Please note that due to the recent weather events and resource allocation, Council has rescheduled the rubber softfall renewal works on designated playground surfaces in Wheeler Park, Kirwan, which were impacted by the recent weather events. The new timings are listed above.

This recovery project is part of Council’s maintenance plan, which focuses on keeping our community assets and infrastructure in good condition and supporting regional growth.

Works will include:

• removal of the damaged rubber softfall and replacement with new softfall
• minor concrete work matched in neatly to existing infrastructure.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary closure of the playground asset affected by the works.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

Council is carrying out the replacement of rubber softfall on designated playground surfaces in Woodbine Park, Annandale, which were affected by the recent weather event.

This recovery project is part of Council’s maintenance plan, which focuses on keeping our community assets and infrastructure in good condition and supporting regional growth.

Works will include:

• removal of the damaged rubber softfall and replacement with new softfall
• minor concrete work matched in neatly to existing infrastructure.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary closure of the playground asset affected by the works.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and delivered in partnership with Townsville City Council.

Townsville City Council is preparing to commence Part One of Phase Five of this project.

Phase Five involves upgrading the pathway on the southern side of Gregory Street between Eyre and Mitchell Streets.

In preparation for the upcoming pathway upgrade, Council will first replace a section of the existing water main that runs along the footpath between the corner of Eyre and Gregory Streets and Urban Loft.

These works will start from Monday 28 April 2025 and are expected to take one (1) week, weather permitting. Council will undertake these construction activities as night works.

Night work hours are from 6pm to 6am Monday to Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

Works will include:

• traffic management and installation of temporary fencing
• removal of existing pavers and associated materials
• excavation of trench and install water main
• backfilling and relaying pavers.

Once the work is completed, we will clean the site, remove the temporary fencing, and reopen the pathway and the road to the public.

Council assures businesses that access will remain open throughout the project. We will make every effort to minimise disruptions and keep stakeholders updated.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• temporary loss of on-street parking and disruption to the outdoor dining areas.

Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program in association with Townsville City Council.

Council is undertaking roadworks along Cape Cleveland Road between Babingtonia Road and the Australian Institute of Marine Science, Cape Cleveland.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadwork program, which aims to maintain our Council-controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• rehabilitate a portion of the associated road directly over the culvert
• reinforce the area using the slope stabilisation method to prevent further material loss
• remove vegetation within the works area as required.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor delays, and reduced speed limits.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks along Crocodile Crescent between Tarzan Street and Dundee Street, Mount St John.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

Works will include:

• removing and replacing the kerb and channel along Crocodile Crescent
• removing and replacing the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installing of reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Road to Recovery program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks within Francis Street between Henry Street and Leigh Street, in West End.

This project is part of our annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

As part of this project, Council will:

• remove and replace the kerb and channel along Francis Street
• remove and replace identified property driveway crossovers
• renew identified sections of concrete medians
• remove and replacement one street tree.

If you live or are travelling through the area you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• temporary disruption of vehicle access to properties.

Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

Council is undertaking roadworks along Fulham Road between Mill Drive and Charles Street and on Charles Street between Fulham Road and Fitzroy Street, Heatley.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council-controlled road network.

Works will include:

• resurfacing the Fulham Road and Mill Drive Roundabout in two (2) nights
• resurfacing the Charles Street and Fitzroy Roundabout in one (1) night
• resurfacing Fulham Road between Mill Drive and Charles Street in three (3) days
• resurfacing Charles Street between Fulham Road and Fitzroy Street in two (2) days.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits
• local traffic and residents will be guided to their residence by on-site traffic control.

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks along Jessica Court between Valerie Lane and the cul-de-sac end of Jessica Court, Deeragun.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

Works will include:

• removing and replacing the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installing reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks along Lakewood Avenue between number 20 Lakewood Avenue and the cul-de-sac end of Lakewood Avenue, Kirwan.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

Works will include:

• removing and replacing the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installing reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Road to Recovery program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks along Ninth Avenue between Brooks Street and Doorey Street, Railway Estate.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

Works will include:

• removing and replacing the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installing reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

Council is planning to deliver roadworks along Williams Road between the Bruce Highway and number 143 Williams Road, Alligator Creek.

This project is part of Council’s annual Roadworks program, which aims to maintain our Council controlled road network to ensure the community’s transportation needs are adequately met and continue to support the growth of our region.

Works will include:

• removing and replacing the road pavement with new asphalt
• painting road markings and installing reflective markers or signage.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.

Council will notify impacted properties seven days before work begins.

This project is proudly funded by the Australian Government’s Road to Recovery program and delivered in partnership with Council.

Council’s Principal Arborist has recently conducted an inspection of all trees located near streetlights along Riverside Boulevard, specifically between Angus Smith Drive and Windarra Avenue, Douglas.

Maintenance work will be carried out on all designated trees. This includes the removal of identified tree branches and associated foliage to prevent them from obstructing streetlights or falling onto the roadway and pedestrian walkways.

Works will include the removal of the tree branches and mulching. Council arborists will oversee complete landscape maintenance to ensure the health and growth of the trees, preventing further damage to infrastructure and community safety.

If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:

• construction machinery and vehicle movement
• increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
• temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.