Overview

Location

Intersection of Molle Street and Collins Street Hobart

What We Did

Installation of infrastructure to signalise the intersection. Stormwater, kerbs, footpaths and resurfacing of the intersection.

Client

Hobart City Council

Contract Value

$550K

Date

April 22 – September 22

Details

Description

The installation of traffic lights at the junction of Molle and Collins streets in Hobart has created a safer crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

Previously, pedestrians and commuters had to negotiate a busy, two-lane road, which acted as a barrier for many in the community who wanted to feel safe moving into and out of the Hobart CBD via the Hobart Rivulet Track.

The project also creates safer driving conditions at this busy intersection, helping motorists negotiate the junction.

The project involved the construction of:-
  • Of new roadway for Goshawk Way and a roundabout connection to Huon Highway.
  • Quality management
  • Traffic management
  • Environmental management
  • Community and stakeholder engagement
  • Construction of underground stormwater drainage, including associated
    structures
  • Construction of electrical conduit runs and pits
  • Installation of traffic signals including concrete footings
  • Reinstatement of disturbed areas including replacement of previously heavily patched footpaths.
  • Replacement of the existing intersection asphalt with high performance asphalting removing heavily patched areas.
  • Linemarking and pavement markings including bike lanes.
Special features of project:
  • This project featured complex traffic management arrangements in an urban environment requiring engagement with the Department of State Growth and multiple other stakeholders.
  • Assisting Hobart City Council with finalisation of scope integrating design changes that resulted in the installation of necessary conduiting through a location that is heavily congested with multiple communications, power, gas, water and stormwater lines.
  • Engagement with service authorities to facilitate construction in proximity with critical infrastructure.
Contract Details

Award Value: $550K (exc. GST)
Start Date: 26th April 2022
Date of Practical Completion: 30th September 2022
Original Contract Period: 22 Weeks
Actual Completion Date: 9th September 2022
Liquidated Damages: Nil

Contractor Resources

Simon Heazlewood (Project Director)
Jason Lennard (Project Manager)
Darren Thomas (Project Supervisor)
James de Groot (Project Supervisor)

Principal Subcontractors

Roadways (Bituminous Surfacing)
Statewide Linemarking (Linemarking)
Frontline Electrical (Electrical and conduit works)
TNT Excavations (Supervision and equipment)
Protech (Vac Truck)
UDM (Survey)

Principal Suppliers

Hazell Bros Concrete (Concrete Product)
HBMI Leslie Vale (Quarry Product)
Hudson Civil Products (Stormwater Pipe/Structures)