Project Owner
North Queensland Bulk Ports
Location
Mackay
Completed
2024
Detailed civil engineering design for the North Wall Recreational Area upgrade, delivering new public amenities, improved access and upgraded infrastructure to create a more functional and welcoming waterfront precinct for the Mackay community.
Project Overview
Civil IQ was engaged for the $2 million upgrade to the North Wall Recreational Area, delivering new amenities and improved public access at this iconic Mackay coastline location.
The project was developed with input from community stakeholders including Yuwi Aboriginal Corporation, Mackay and District Turtle Watch, and NQBP’s Port of Mackay Community Reference Group.
Improvements consisted of a sealed car park with increased parking spaces, an overflow area adjacent to the car park, improved footpaths, educational signage and an increase of facilities such as seating and shade
Challenges
- Limited budgets to achieve desired outcomes
- Existing brownfield site with numerous services to work around
- Close and ongoing coordination with RPS the landscape designers to ensure ongoing coordinated and collaborative design
- Sourcing of materials and achieving balance of cut to fill on a very flat site
Outcomes
- Improved infrastructure and new amenities intended to both preserve the natural beauty of the site and support community enjoyment
- The community’s feedback helped shape the design to ensure the area remains a place that reflects what people value — natural scenery, calm recreation, and connection with nature
Scope
- Geotechnical investigations and assessments
- Detailed design
- Pavement design
- Stormwater management
- Bill of quantities
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