UPDATE 12 December
All stormwater infrastructure has been installed, and the contractors have finished bringing the pavement up to level in preparation for the temporary road seal. After the seal has been placed, the road will be opened on Wednesday, 18 December.
As this project is continuing until March 2025, there will be traffic management in place, including a 40km/h speed limit.
From Wednesday, 18 December there will also be additional pedestrian access along Summerleas Road (see map for details).
The contractors will return to site in early January to continue work on the retaining walls and access ramps either side of the underpass.
UPDATE 5 December
This week’s work included building the road base up to surface levels and installing new stormwater infrastructure.
Work will continue on drying out the material (normal road construction procedure) in preparation for the installation of temporary safety barriers and seal.
An updated pedestrian management plan is being created to update the public on available footpath access during the Christmas period.
The road is on schedule to be opened mid-December with a temporary road seal in place to allow traffic movement. This will protect the final road surface from damage by ongoing construction and heavy vehicle activity whilst the project continues into 2025.
The final road surface will be laid closer to the end of the project in March.
Whilst the road will be opened in mid December, the project work will continue with the pedestrian ramps leading to the underpass culverts during the new year.
When the road opens, traffic management measures will be in place to ensure the safe movement of vehicles, construction vehicles and pedestrians. This will include periodic lane closures with stop/go controls in place.
UPDATE 28 November
The backfilling of the box culverts is now complete, and the work is underway to install the first layers of the road base.
Next week, the focus will shift to the installation of stormwater infrastructure, commencement of road reconstruction and retaining wall construction.
Council is working to reopen Summerleas Road by mid-December. To achieve this, a temporary road seal will be applied to allow traffic flow, while protecting the final road surface from damage by ongoing construction and heavy vehicle activity.
The final road surface will be laid closer to the end of the project. The project is expected to continue into early 2025, focusing on completing the pedestrian ramps leading to the underpass culverts.
When the road opens, traffic management measures will be in place to ensure the safe movement of vehicles, including construction traffic.
UPDATE 21 November
Concrete pours have been taking place this week for backfilling the culverts.
The retaining wall footings for the southern side of the road have been prepared.
Installation of the mass block retaining wall will commence next week.
21 November
21 November
UPDATE 14 November
The 21 culvert units are now installed.
Waterproofing has begun in preparation for backfilling the road next week.
Work is also underway preparing the retaining wall footings for the ramp on the southern side of the road.
14 November, 2024
UPDATE 30 October
The base slab was poured this week. Next week, the team will begin installing the box culvert units. Once the culverts are in place, waterproofing will be applied to support durability which will prepare the site for the following back filling phase.
30 October, 2024
UPDATE 10 October
Excavation for the underpass is now complete.
The base layer for the underpass floor and ramps will be prepared next week.
Installation of electrical and drainage conduits will occur during the base slab preparation.
The program for the following few weeks will include pouring the base slab. After the curing period, the new box culvert sections that form the underpass will be installed. The duration of this work is weather dependent.
10 October, 2024
UPDATE 3 October
Major excavation work for the Summerleas Road underpass is likely to be completed by the end of this week. Following geotechnical sign off, the focus will turn to installing the concrete pump wells. The pump wells will enable the site to remain dry throughout the remaining construction.
3 October 2024
18 September 2024
UPDATE 12 September
Construction of the underpass is progressing after external service authorities completed the removal of their infrastructure today.
Council has been working with the contractor to evaluate and expedite the construction program since the completion of these works.
Next week will see further excavation to prepare for the installation of the box culverts that will form the underpass.
Once this excavation is complete, we will be able to provide an updated project timeline to the community.
We appreciate the community’s patience throughout this project.
UPDATE 5 September
Kingborough Council Mayor, Paula Wriedt provided an update on the Summerleas Road Underpass project.
“So far on the project, excavation work has been up to both sides of Summerleas Road in preparation for the installation of the underpass culverts,” Cr Wriedt said.
“However, we’ve had to pause further excavation directly under the road while we work with service providers to move existing infrastructure out of the way.
“This week, TasWater carried out pressure testing on the water pipes, a crucial step to enable the pipes to be relocated.
“We have been working with TasNetworks to arrange removal of a power pole which is preventing further excavation on site. These works are now scheduled to take place in the week commencing 9 September.
“This will keep the project moving forward and enable us to understand how these delays might affect our project timeline.
“We really appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as we navigate these challenges.”
UPDATE 29 August
“To install the new underpass infrastructure, it has been necessary to close Summerleas Road between Whitewater Crescent and Queens Parade.
“Unfortunately, work has been delayed on this project due to the need to move non-council infrastructure on the site.
“Negotiations with the service authorities are progressing well with plans to move some of the infrastructure (weather dependent) next week, which will enable the project to continue.
“Currently the project time will be lengthened and community signage updated to reflect this.
“There will be more specific information regarding timeline available in the next few weeks.
“Council is working with the contractor on methods to expedite the construction and we apologise for any inconvenience these delays may cause.”
UPDATE 22 August
Kingborough Mayor, Paula Wriedt said to install the new underpass infrastructure, it was necessary to close Summerleas Road between Whitewater Crescent and Queens Parade.
“Unfortunately, unforeseen delays in relocating non-council infrastructure have extended the project timeline beyond the initially anticipated 10 weeks.
“These organisations are assisting Council and the contractors by expediting the relocation process,” Cr Wriedt said.
“We apologise for the inconvenience these delays may cause and are committed to providing weekly updates to keep the community informed about the project’s progress and revised timeline.”