MIRVAC has begun a $2.2 million upgrade of the Teviot Road and Pub Lane intersection at Greenbank ahead of the first stage of the controversial Everleigh development.
The work will be completed in nine phases and is expected to be completed by Shadforths Civil Contractors over six months late this year.
Mirvac Queensland residential general manager Warwick Bible called on motorists to be patient during the early stages of the road works.
“We have implemented a construction method that maintains the existing function and traffic movements of the intersection while work takes place, meaning it will remain a three-way signalised intersection until completion, when a fourth access will be added for entry to our new Everleigh community,” he said.
“We understand this work will cause some inconvenience to road users and we ask motorists to please comply with traffic controls, reduce their speed and exercise patience to ensure everyone’s safety.
“Electronic vehicle management billboards will be in use, providing necessary information on road changes and speeds throughout the works.”
The Everleigh site will be developed near the Greenbank and Teviot Road intersection where the existing Greenbank dam is set to be de-watered.
Protesters gathered at the site in April to express concern about potential development impact on wildlife.
Mr Bible said Mirvac exceeded the requirements set out by the Queensland government.
“For the Teviot Road and Pub Lane intersection, we are now delivering the first stage to cater for a forecast growth to 2022. This stage will rebuild the core of the intersection in line with the year 2051 layout, meaning future upgrades will largely be limited to shoulder widening,” he said.
“It was not a requirement that we undertake this more extensive upgrade in the first stage, but we felt it would deliver the best outcome for the community and mean less traffic congestion during future upgrades.”
Further infrastructure upgrades are expected to be rolled out in stages with three access points planned for the development, including an entrance at Teviot Road and Leanne Court, a new intersection on Greenbank Road and upgrades to the Teviot Road and Pub Lane intersection.
