Brighton Transport Projects

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The Brighton Bypass Projects are being undertaken for the Tasmanian Government’s Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources (DIER) and involve upgrading of the Midland Highway to the north of Hobart.  This includes the provision of an upgraded link between the East Derwent Highway at Bridgewater and the existing highway north of Pontville. The Brighton Bypass has been split into two sections, of which GHD is responsible for the design of the Northern Section project.

The Northern Section includes 4.8 km of new dual carriageway and 1.3 km of new two lane, two way highway, and includes a major interchange at Tea Tree Road and a roundabout at the existing Midland Highway. Structural works include a major new bridge over the Jordan River and smaller bridges over the Bagdad Rivulet and the Strathallan Rivulet a well as the structures associated with the interchange.

GHD have developed a Stakeholder Consultation Strategy and Consultation Plan for the engagement and communication for the project, including developing protocols for consultation and the setup and maintenance of a specific Consultation Database.

The Environmental and Planning Impact Assessment has also been conducted by GHD including flora, fauna, heritage and town planning and archaeological studies. 

A Sustainability Strategy and Plan has been developed for ensuring climate change, greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability principles are evaluated and included in the design of the project.  GHD has also been engaged to assess the urban design and landscaping aspects of the design against agreed criteria.

“GHD are very proud and excited to be involved in one of Tasmania’s most significant Infrastructure projects” comments GHD’s Manager Transportation, Greg McGuire.  “We aim to attain high quality, innovative, sustainable and cost effective design to provide the Tasmanian public with a value-for-money project”.

GHD have completed the Concept Design and are now entering into an “Early Contractor Involvement” phase to refine the design further. The project will then progress to construction under a Design and Construct procurement method.

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