Infrastructure plays a critical role when it comes to connectivity, and it is vital to ensure that it is structured to best meet the needs of a thriving, expanding community such as Providence.
Designed to offer easier access and better connections is the Barrams Road upgrade at Providence. We recently spoke with Danny Allen, Stockland’s Senior Project Manager for Civil & Infrastructure, to learn more about this exciting connection upgrade and the benefits it will deliver to our growing community.
What is the Barrams Road project scope and how will it benefit our Providence community?
The project will connect Barrams Road into Sandstone Boulevard; which then connects onto the Centenary Highway. This means that Barrams Road will essentially provide a second access to Providence.
There will also be a direct extension of Barrams Road into the future town centre, which will occur at a later date. In the interim, Barrams Road will connect into the existing Barrams Road; which also looks to receive an upgrade by early 2024 in line with the opening of the newly upgraded Barrams Road.
On a larger scale, Barrams Road is critical to unlocking the south-eastern development precinct of the Ripley Valley Priority Development Area and provides the missing link between the existing road network servicing Providence Estate and Intrapac’s Cumner Road construction. The Barrams Road project value is approximately $15 million.
What will the construction duration be for Barrams Road, and where will work take place?
The upgrade will be completed by early 2024, and Stockland has commissioned SEE Civil to carry out this project.
Work will take place along the alignment of Barrams Road, and parts of the existing road have been closed to allow construction of both the existing and new Barrams Road. This work will occur from Monday to Saturday between 6:30am and 6:30pm in accordance with Council allowed hours of construction.
What are the sustainability and environmental considerations for this project?
We will be creating fauna furniture similar to a crawl post shown in the below picture. This will be installed through the Barrams Road eastern culverts to facilitate safe, dry passage for animals. The Barrams Road eastern culvert has also been designed with consideration for fish passage to facilitate both upstream and downstream migration. Free movement along waterways and onto floodplains is an essential requirement for the survival and productivity of many species of Queensland fish. Most species must move into different habitats for breeding or rearing of young, or to access critical habitats for food and protection.
Our local surroundings and environment play a vital role in shaping our community’s natural landscape, so revegetation works will also be a key priority for this project.
Providence's "Fauna Furniture"
Barrams Road Update Video
If you would like more information about the Barrams Road upgrade project, feel free to connect with the Providence team by calling 1800 604 246 or emailing customercareteam@stockland.com.au