Transport

Gustav Creek Structure Restoration Project

Location
Magnetic Island, North Queensland
Value
$18.2 million
Client
Townsville City Council
Status
In progress
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BMD’s Urban division was engaged by Townsville City Council to restore a vital transport connectivity route for residents, businesses and emergency services in the Magnetic Island community.

Following severe rainfall events, irreparable damage was caused to the former culvert-structure bridge which impacted travel, access to essential services and local connectivity.

BMD constructed a new 38-metre, two-span bridge over Gustav Creek, helping restore access to the community, improve traffic flow and provide a safer, more reliable and resilient infrastructure.

Scope of works

Construction of a new 38-metre two-span bridge along Sooning Street on Magnetic Island

Completion of pile installation, advanced construction of concrete abutments and central pier headstock

Installation of 28 deck beams, each approximately 18 metres long and 800 millimetres wide

Outcomes

Close consideration of environmental constraints, including works in and around fishways and mangroves and the bridge designed to respond to flood flow, fish movement, existing water main and rock protection requirements

Delivered ahead of schedule, the new bridge provides a vital connection across Gustav Creek, strengthening local resilience and future growth of Magnetic Island