Travellers along Wellington Street and Panorama Drive in Thornlands are experiencing an improved commute thanks to a $57.4 million joint investment from Redland City Council, and the Australian and Queensland governments.
Wellington Street and Panorama Drive are key links for travellers and commuters from Thornlands, Redland Bay and Mount Cotton, with substantial growth forecast in the coming years.
Upgrades to this significant stretch of road were unveiled today, including a 2-kilometre stretch having been duplicated from two to four lanes, alongside two intersection upgrades where Panorama Drive intersects with Ziegenfusz Road and Wellington Street.
“Our city’s Council team has worked incredibly effectively with contractors, and
community members affected by the project, to deliver an infrastructure upgrade that
will make a difference to the daily lives of many Redlands residents,” said Redland City Council Mayor, Jos Mitchell (pictured).
“The project was of significant size for our area and it has been delivered in a relatively quick and painless timeframe.
“Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are now enjoying the benefits of a smoother and
safer journey on the important north-south link across Redlands Coast.”
The works featured a number of additional enhancements including a shared cycling and pedestrian pathway installed from Boundary Road to South Street and a dedicated
fauna underpass constructed – providing protection for local native wildlife.
The upgrades were funded by all three levels of government with $15 million from the
Australian Government, $41.7 million from Redland City Council and $630,715 from the
Queensland Government.
“It’s not every day you can point to a road upgrade that gets travellers home quicker and safer, creates local jobs, encourages active living and protects native wildlife, but that’s exactly what has been achieved here in Thornlands,” said Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King.
“It’s a testament to what we can achieve when three levels of government are working in unison, delivering for the people of Brisbane’s suburbs.”
The Wellington Street/Panorama Drive Road Upgrade project is being delivered by Redland City Council.
“Safety is Council’s number one priority and it is pleasing to have achieved these
additional safety measures, not only for all road users but also for our native wildlife.,” said Councillor, Paul Golle.
“The upgrade will particularly support the growing population in the south of the city as
this road is a key link for community members travelling from our southern villages,” said Division 7 Councillor, Rowanne McKenzie.
The project is supported by the Australian Government through the Infrastructure Investment Program. The Panorama Drive and Wellington Street,
Boundary Road to South Street, construct shared path is proudly supported by the
Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants Program.
