Contract awarded for major intersection upgrade in Gympie CBD

The traffic issues at Mellor Street and Station Road intersections in Gympie’s Central Business District (CBD) are one step closer to being resolved, following the contract award during Gympie Regional Council’s 26 February Ordinary Meeting to Offaly Civil Pty Ltd.

With construction planned to commence in the coming months, this project will focus on improving two critical intersections in Gympie's road network.

The intersections at Mellor Street and Station Road will have traffic signals installed which will improve traffic safety and optimise traffic flows. Additionally, the project will improve pedestrian connectivity with the construction of an accessibility ramp over the train tracks near the Station Road Footbridge.

Tozer Street, Mellor Street and Station Road $419,000 project is being funded through the Australian Governments Black Spot Program. Complimentary funding for the Mellor Street, Station Road, Chapple Street and Lady Mary Terrace project is being funded with $1.18 million through the Queensland Governments Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) with the remainder of the project proudly funded by Gympie Regional Council.

For further information and project updates, please visit the Station Road & Mellor Street Signalised Intersections Upgrade project page.

Quotes attributable to Gympie Regional Council Mayor, Glen Hartwig:

“Locals know how busy these intersections can get, especially around school drop off and pick up. This project will be a welcome relief to local businesses, residents and visitors to the area alike.

“This project will make a big difference for pedestrians and people with disabilities. Right now, the intersections are often difficult to navigate safely. We owe it to our community to make them safer, and this project will do just that.

“With support from the Australian and Queensland Government, this project marks a significant step towards a safer and more accessible network in the Gympie region.”

Quotes attributable to Transport and Main Roads Policy, Planning and Investment General Manager, Anthony Philip:

“The Queensland Government is proud to support local communities like Gympie through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS), a 23-year partnership between the Department of Transport and Main Roads and Queensland local governments.

“This improvements to the Chapple and Mellor Street intersection is a great example of how the Queensland Government makes joint investments in local infrastructure, and ensures regional Queensland receives the support it needs for works that make a real difference to the community.”