🚧TRAFFIC ALERTS🚧
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From 15 - 22 November 2020, we remember those we have lost on our roads and commit to #DriveSoOthersSurvive.
The national launch is this Sunday 15 November to coincide with the United Nations World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.
Nationally, 1200 people are killed and another 44,000 are seriously injured in crashes each year. Locally, Gold Coast roads see around 16 people killed and 660 people seriously injured every year. Drive Safe.
TRAFFIC ALERT - PACIFIC MOTORWAY (M1) SOUTH
Motorists travelling on the M1 between the Nineteenth Avenue overpass and Tugun (Exit 95) can expect lane and shoulder closures from Sunday to Thursday nights between 8pm and 5am from now until 2023.
For the safety of workers and motorists, the speed limit in this section will be reduced to 80km/h from tomorrow (12/11) with further speed limit reductions occurring during night works.
Water Service Announcement - Currumbin
Local Currumbin residents - a planned water shutdown is scheduled between 9am and 2pm next Thursday 19 November for valve replacement works (weather permitting). Streets affected include Hoffschildt Drive, Aegean Way, Cyclades Crescent, Mikonos Court and Paro's Place.
Water Service Announcement - TUGUN
Local Tugun residents - a planned water shutdown is scheduled between 9am and 2pm next Thursday 19 November for valve replacement works (weather permitting). Streets affected include Clancy Court, Alinjarra Drive, Pimpala Court, Cocararra Court, Dinjirra Court, Coolamon Court and Boorala Court, Tugun.
TRAFFIC ALERT - Currumbin Waters
There will be a temporary full road closure of Spinnaker Court cul-de-sac Currumbin Waters for road profile and reseal. Local access will be maintained.
The closure will be in place for one day on Friday 20 November (23 Nov - 4 Dec for contingencies) from 6.30am to 6.30pm (weather permitting).
Park Shelter construction - Currumbin valley
Construction of a new shelter at the Village Green, Currumbin Valley will commence on Wednesday 11 December 2020 with completion expected by 15 January 2021 (weather permitting).
There will be a one week pause of works over Christmas.
Shade sail renewal - Wyberba Street Parklands
Shade sail renewal works just north of Tugun SLSC will commence on Sunday 15 November and will be completed by Sunday 29 November (weather permitting). Works include removing the small blue shade sail and posts located nearest the Oceanway path and installing a larger double shade sail to cover both existing picnic settings.
Water Trunk Main Replacement | Tallebudgera
To improve the reliability of water supply to the region into the future, the City will be constructing a new water trunk main in Tallebudgera Connection Road and the intersection at Guineas Creek Road, Tallebudgera.
Works are due to commence today Tuesday 3 November and is expected to be completed by March 2021 (weather permitting). The pipe main works will be carried out in stages; pipe slip-lining, re-connections and restoration. Additionally, the existing water pump station, located at 213 Tallebudgera Connection Road, will be demolished and restored to parkland. During the staged construction works, it is expected to undertake night works and affected residents will be advised in advance by notification letter.
Construction works will generally take place from Monday to Saturday between 7am and 5pm. Access to properties will be provided at all times, unless notified otherwise. City staff/contractors will carry identification at all times.