The Road Works Along Boat Harbour Drive Are Now Officially Compete
The $6.2m project to upgrade Boat Harbour Drive between Honiton Street and Lavell Street has been completed, four months ahead of schedule.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Paul Lucas and Member for Hervey Bay Andrew McNamara today inspected the newly opened works.
Mr Lucas said the upgrade involved replacing the old road surface with asphalt, the widening of each of the intersections within the 2km stretch, a concrete kerb and channelling on the northern side of the road, and the installation of new traffic signals at Robert Street.
“This project was about reducing congestion and improving safety,” Mr Lucas said.
“And it’s great news that local motorists are travelling on the upgraded road well ahead of schedule.”
Member for Hervey Bay Andrew McNamara welcomed the completion of work and said it would make a major difference for residents in the area.
“This is a big boost for locals,” Mr McNamara said.
“Students walking or cycling to the local schools and other pedestrians are much safer now when using the new signalised pedestrian crossing at Robert Street.”
Mr McNamara thanked locals who had experienced detours and road works since the start of the year.
“I thank everyone for their patience and I’m pleased work finished so far ahead of schedule.”
Mr McNamara also made special mention of the local contractor who delivered the work.
“From day one, the contractor Belllero Constructions made sure they had the equipment, materials and workforce on site ready to go, which played a big part in getting motorists onto this upgrade ahead of schedule,” he said.
Mr Lucas said the Boat Harbour Drive works were just one of the road projects being undertaken in HerveyBay this financial year.
