Construction works are progressing as planned for the UQ Lakes Renewal and Amphitheatre Upgrade Project. The Site location and impacts to pathways, roads and bicycle lanes remain the same as shown on the attached site map.
Affected Areas
- Pedestrian and cyclist pathways are closed for the entirety of the works. Refer attached map for alternative routes.
- Noisy works will continue into next week in the amphitheatre due to site clearing and tree removal activities.
- Construction vehicle movements/deliveries will noticeably increase around College Road, Thynne Road and Jocks Road. Impacted stakeholders will be notified in more detail as required.
- The UQ neighbourhood / community can expect a level of odour to become present as the lake is dewatered.
Work details
25 April 2022 – 1 May 2022
- Lake Works
- Commence dewatering
- Amphitheatre Works
- Demolition of existing footpaths & stairways
2 May 2022 – 8 May 2022
- Lake Works
- Continue dewatering & defishing activities
- Amphitheatre Works
- Remaining site clearing, stump grinding and stump removal
9 May 2022 – 15 May 2022
- Lake Works
- Continue dewatering & defishing activities
- Amphitheatre Works
- Demolition of existing retaining wall
16 May 2022 – 22 May 2022
- Lake Works
- Continue dewatering of the lake
- Amphitheatre Works
- Commence initial strip of topsoil
- Commence bulk earthworks
Project details
- The iconic UQ lake and amphitheatre is being transformed into a self-sustaining ecosystem that offers habitat for wildlife and more opportunities for people to enjoy the area.
- Please see UQ Lake and Amphitheatre website for more information.
Contact
Casey Fredrickson, Project Manager (Infrastructure):
- Call: 0408 339 936
- Email: c.fredrickson@uq.edu.au
We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience during this time. For more information on campus shutdowns, disruptions and road closures please refer to the Property and Facilities Division Road and buildings works page.