DRFA Events 22 AFI – Restoration Works on various state-controlled roads in the Scenic Rim and Logan City local government areas
Location
Scenic Rim and Logan, QLD
Client
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Head Contractor
Hazell Bros (QLD) Pty Ltd
Type of works
Roadways, Flood mitigation
Overall Project Value
$19M
Status
Current – Expected completion mid 2025
This project includes the rehabilitation of road infrastructure damaged during the 22 AFI disaster events. It spans 110 sites across 22 state-controlled roads in Scenic Rim Regional Council and Logan City Council LGAs, covering diverse environments ranging from urban roads to remote National Parks. Spanning 3,700 km² including locations such as the Cunningham Highway, Beenleigh-Redland Bay Road, and Lamington National Park Road.
Scope of Works:
Clearing, grubbing, and minor earthworks.
Batter protection, revegetation, and erosion control.
Pipe extension, minor culvert replacement, and headwall repairs/replacement.
Hand and mechanical scaling.
Major excavation and full-depth pavement reconstruction.
Stormwater outlets, mass rock fill, and retaining structures using gabions.
Reconstruction of cross-drainage culverts and upgrades of 7 km of longitudinal drainage.
Soil nailing, mesh, shotcrete, and erosion control matting for batters (2–10m).
Installation of high-tensile steel mesh and rockfall netting.
Two major debris flow barrier systems.
Construction of new drainage infrastructure with bulk clearing and excavation.
Cast-in-situ and precast headwalls and wingwalls.
Outlet erosion control, including placed rock and pinned gabion mattresses.
Significant input into designs and constructability reviews.
Service location, potholing, surveying, and preparation of as-constructed drawings.