Link Road Port Macquarie

Construction of a new 1.65 km dual carriageway, including the construction of 2 bridges, various underpasses, roundabouts and signalized intersections. The project also includes bulk earthworks for the construction of an AFL ground at Wayne Richards Park, Port Macquarie.

Challenges

Regular inclement weather, varying road foundation conditions, high volumes of traffic at intersections with existing carriageways, Fauna management, including but not limited to the local Koala population

Clients Specific Needs

Sourced alternatives for foundation treatments; engagement of ecologist

Any specific OH & S or environmental issues

Nearby waterways, maintaining Koala habitats, other fauna in vicinity

Progress

The new Port Macquarie Link Road was opened to the public ahead of the 2007/2008 Christmas migration up the North Coast.