Nicklin Way Upgrade Project, Sunshine Coast

Nicklin Way Upgrade Project, Sunshine Coast, SE Qld (2018 – 2019)

The $4.2m Nicklin Way project involved construction of an additional through-lane northbound from the Sunshine Coast Stadium, connecting onto the existing third lane north of Waterview St, including new traffic signals at Production Ave and reconstruction of traffic signals at Waterview St and Main Dr, to accommodate the additional lane. Traffic volumes along Nicklin Way exceeded 45,000 vehicles per day. The client was the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

Scope of Work

Construct additional northbound lane, on this very busy arterial road
Earthworks and pavement widening under traffic
Major deep-lift asphalt to the additional lane
Traffic signals to three revised intersections
Electrical and lighting works
Concrete pavings
Landscaping
PUP management
Traffic management of high traffic volumes

Notable Aspects

Extremely tight site constraints
Very heavy urban traffic – over 45,000 vehicles per day
Extensive multi-stage traffic management required
Traffic signals had to be kept operative throughout
Extensive nightworks required to minimise disruptions to business and traffic on one of the city’s busiest arterials
All pedestrian pathways had to be kept available throughout
Major HD deep-lift AC pavements
Service intensive environment
Extension use of vacuum-location devices to identify existing services
Use of light-weight machinery to avoid damage to vulnerable AC watermains below
Under-boring of electrical services for new traffic signals and power lines
Erection of light poles and traffic poles in close proximity to private premises
Extensive stakeholder & community liaison & management, including TMR, Sunshine Coast Council, Unitywater, Telstra, NBN, Optus, local residents, passengers, general public & motorists
Positive relationships maintained between SGQ and TMR to ensure optimal solutions to site and logistical issues