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North Brisbane Bikeway: Webster Road to Robinson Road West project – Aspley

Brisbane City Council is investigating design options for a bikeway connection along Gympie Road from Webster Road to Robinson Road West, in Aspley, as an extension to the North Brisbane Bikeway to improve safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians.

Project summary

Address Gympie Road, between Webster Road and Robinson Road West, Aspley
Ward Marchant
Project outcomes To create a high quality, safe and connected recreation and commuter route and improve access to the local network and amenities
Latest update Additional investigation works underway.

About the project

Webster Road and Robinson Road West in Aspley. The proposed bikeway will improve safety and connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians accessing local parks, sporting facilities, shopping centres, businesses and public transport along Gympie Road, and connect with the new shared pathway at Marchant Park in Chermside.

This project is part of Council’s Better Bikeways 4 Brisbane (BB4B) program, creating dedicated bikeways and active travel options with a $100 million investment.

Project benefits

The project will aim to:

  • improve safety, connectivity and visibility for cyclists and pedestrians accessing the local network and amenities
  • provide more active travel opportunities for commuters along Gympie Road
  • improve accessibility to one of Brisbane’s busiest commuter routes, getting residents home more quickly and safely.

Proposed Bikeway details

  • Construct 875m shared pathway along Gympie Road
  • Links to existing pathways on Webster Road and Murphy Road
  • Construct 15 metre long path over the drainage line in Marchant Park
  • Connections to 2x isolated bus stops at two locations on Gympie Road
  • Existing cricket fences to be relocated to accommodate the new pathway
  • LED Bikeway Lighting
  • 3m wide shared pathway

Investigation works

Council completed initial investigations in November 2017. To further inform design options, Council will be undertaking additional investigation works from July 2018 intermittently until September 2018, weather permitting.

The additional investigation works will include, but are not limited to, topographic and environmental surveys, geotechnical investigations and identifying the location of underground services along Gympie Service Road. Some of these works may involve saw-cutting, non-destructive vacuum excavation and reinstatement of excavation.

These works will generally be carried out between 7am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. During investigation works, the local community and nearby residents can expect some noise, low levels of vibration and increased truck movements.

Council apologises in advance for any inconvenience caused by these works and appreciates your patience during this time.

Construction Impacts

  • Removal of approximately 18 trees and relocation of 12 trees from the bikeway alignment.
  • Native trees and shrubs will be planted in Marchant Park and 7th Brigade Park to offset the impact of tree removal.
  • Construction noise, dust, low levels of vibration and increased truck movements
  • Water trucks to suppress dust where necessary
  • Temporary changes to bus stop pedestrian access on Gympie Road, near Marchant Park
  • Potential access changes to some informal parking areas in Marchant Park
  • Traffic management to assist pedestrians and cyclists to take the appropriate route
  • Some night works along Gympie Road for construction activities and deliveries
  • The speed limit along Gympie Road may be reduced for the safety of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and workforce

For More information

If you would like to provide feedback, ask questions, or find out more about the North Brisbane Bikeway: Webster Road to Robinson Road West project, you can:

  • phone the BCC project team during business hours on 1800 010 705
  • phone Brisbane City Council’s 24-hour Contact Centre on 07 3403 8888 (outside business hours)
  • email the project team
  • write to:
    North Brisbane Bikeway: Webster Road to Robinson Road West project
    City Projects
    Brisbane City Council
    GPO Box 1434
    Brisbane Qld 4001

Major Upgrade for Aspley – The Aspley Village Precinct Project

Brisbane City Council have announced the upgrades for Aspley Village Precinct, located at Gympie Road, Aspley.

A streetscape improvement project will be developed by Brisbane City Council for a number of upgrades to rejuvenate the shopping precinct to provide a more vibrant, safer and connected area. The aim of the project is to improve the aesthetics of the precinct, improving the amenity for shoppers and creating a vibrant place to visit. The project is expected to encourage local economy of the neighbourhood centre.


Brisbane City Council website outlines “Council will design and deliver public realm improvements, breathing new life into local shopping precincts with the aim of contributing to the commercial vitality of the precinct by creating:
– a beautiful precinct: high-quality, attractive public spaces that are accessible, safe and comfortable to walk through; spaces that encourage the local community to meet, linger and enjoy
– a precinct for people: streets that are inclusive and inviting places for everyone to shop, socialise and relax
– a sense of place: reinforcing the local character and pride, and creating distinctive subtropical spaces for local residents, businesses and visitors to connect with and belong to”.

The Council allowed public comment on the neighbourhood centre during September 2018 and will  create an improvement proposal based on the feedback obtained. The proposal will be on display in the Aspley shopping precinct in early 2019.

Suggested improvements
– Gympie Road pedestrian crossing upgrade
– Realigning existing pedestrian crossings
– Pedestrian footpath upgrades
– Improved accessibility and visual amenity
– Improved tactile paving to pedestrian kerb ramps
– Tree planting to improve visual and physical amenity
– Ground cover plantings to improve visual amenity
– Street furniture to improve physical amenity and accessibility
– Public artwork to enrich local identity and express local culture.


Project timing
September 2018 – Community engagement on the improvement plan.
Late 2018 – Detailed design
Early 2019 – Improvement plan displayed
Early 2019 – Construction commencing
Late 2019 – Construction completed

 

For more Information and References
– Upgrade Announcement
– Your Say (Aspley Village)
– Interactive Image: Google Aerial and Streetview

Source: Information, Drawings and Images
All article information is sourced and available for review from BCC online or other referenced locations.

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