UQ Lake and Amphitheatre Renewal: Project Progress

2 Aug 2023

Construction works for the UQ Lake and Amphitheatre Renewal Project continue, with the recent dry weather enabling significant progress.
Works have progressed were possible through softscape/hardscape landscaping in the amphitheatre and the lake.

This project is expected to be complete in September 2023 (weather dependant), a timeline can be found on the project website.

Affected areas

Footpath adjacent to Connifer Knoll and the Lakes Bus Stop as per image below.

Work details

Date: Monday 31 July 2023 – Tuesday 1 August 2023

Time: All Day

Electrical Works Outside Boundary

On 31 July and 1 August, works associated with the connection of the Lakes distribution board to Substation 16 within the footpath area near Playing Field 3, as per the plan below. 

  • Whilst these works are taking place, the footpath between the UQ Lakes bus stop and the campus will be blocked off to facilitate cable pulling.
  • Pedestrians will be required to walk around the work area and cyclists will need to be mindful of pedestrian movements. Traffic controllers will be in place.

Image 1 – Cabling works 31 July 2023 – 1 August 2023

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.
More information can be found on the project website.

Contact

Casey Fredrickson, Project Manager (Infrastructure):

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