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Paradise and Webberley streets intersection upgrade

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Council is upgrading the intersection at Paradise and Webberley streets in West Mackay to improve safety in the area.

The project includes the provision of:

  • Additional lanes through the intersection to facilitate two-lane through traffic, north and south.
  • Signalisation at the intersection for a right turn from Paradise Street into Webberley Street.
  • Signalisation at the intersection for a right turn from Webberley Street into Paradise Street.
  • Signalised pedestrian access through the intersection.
  • A slip lane with give way into Webberley Street from Paradise Street south.
  • A designated bike lane through the intersection.
  • Pathway connectivity to existing pathways in Paradise Street, Webberley Street and the bus stop.

Council have completed all the concrete drainage works, the underground services for the project, constructed the footpaths and completed majority of the asphalt works.

Works will recommence on Monday, January 6, to complete the remaining works, the installation of concrete islands on Paradise Street, traffic lights and streetlights and landscaping and tree planting.

Please note, the following traffic conditions will be in place:

  • Graffunder Street off Paradise Street will be reopened to all traffic.
  • Ulanda Drive and Denton Street at the Paradise Street end will be reopened to traffic. Left entry and exit only.
  • Left entry and exit to Amiet Street from Paradise Street will continue.
  • The intersection at Simpson and Webberley Street will continue to be closed with local traffic access only.
  • The road closure on Webberley Street, Simpson to Paget streets and George Milton Street, will continue with local traffic access only.
  • The parking bays along Paradise Street between Graffunder and Amiet streets will continue to be closed to allow for safe two-way traffic.
  • The temporary bus stops on Paradise Street will continue to operate until the completion of the works.

Please click here to see the traffic management plan.

This project is expected to be completed by March 2025, weather permitting.

Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council's Project Manager Ben Crowley on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Mackay Regional Council.

Council is upgrading the intersection at Paradise and Webberley streets in West Mackay to improve safety in the area.

The project includes the provision of:

  • Additional lanes through the intersection to facilitate two-lane through traffic, north and south.
  • Signalisation at the intersection for a right turn from Paradise Street into Webberley Street.
  • Signalisation at the intersection for a right turn from Webberley Street into Paradise Street.
  • Signalised pedestrian access through the intersection.
  • A slip lane with give way into Webberley Street from Paradise Street south.
  • A designated bike lane through the intersection.
  • Pathway connectivity to existing pathways in Paradise Street, Webberley Street and the bus stop.

Council have completed all the concrete drainage works, the underground services for the project, constructed the footpaths and completed majority of the asphalt works.

Works will recommence on Monday, January 6, to complete the remaining works, the installation of concrete islands on Paradise Street, traffic lights and streetlights and landscaping and tree planting.

Please note, the following traffic conditions will be in place:

  • Graffunder Street off Paradise Street will be reopened to all traffic.
  • Ulanda Drive and Denton Street at the Paradise Street end will be reopened to traffic. Left entry and exit only.
  • Left entry and exit to Amiet Street from Paradise Street will continue.
  • The intersection at Simpson and Webberley Street will continue to be closed with local traffic access only.
  • The road closure on Webberley Street, Simpson to Paget streets and George Milton Street, will continue with local traffic access only.
  • The parking bays along Paradise Street between Graffunder and Amiet streets will continue to be closed to allow for safe two-way traffic.
  • The temporary bus stops on Paradise Street will continue to operate until the completion of the works.

Please click here to see the traffic management plan.

This project is expected to be completed by March 2025, weather permitting.

Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council's Project Manager Ben Crowley on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government through Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme and Mackay Regional Council.

  • Update on Paradise and Webberley streets intersection upgrade

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    As of December 19, council have completed all the concrete drainage works, the underground services for the project, constructed the footpaths and completed majority of the asphalt works.

    Unfortunately, due to contractor availability and wet weather there are still works to be completed on this project including the concrete islands on Paradise Street, the installation of traffic lights and streetlights, landscaping and tree planting.

    Works will recommence from Monday, January 6 and are expected to be completed by March 2025, weather permitting.

    Please note, the following traffic conditions will be in place:

    • Graffunder Street off Paradise St will be reopened to all traffic.
    • Ulanda Drive and Denton Street at the Paradise Street end will be reopened to traffic. Left entry and exit only.
    • Left entry and exit to Amiet Street from Paradise Street will continue.
    • The intersection at Simpson and Webberley Street will continue to be closed with local traffic access only.
    • The road closure on Webberley Street, Simpson to Paget streets and George Milton Street, will continue with local traffic access only.
    • The parking bays along Paradise Street between Graffunder and Amiet streets will continue to be closed to allow for safe two-way traffic.
    • The temporary bus stops on Paradise Street will continue to operate until the completion of the works.

    Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works and appreciates your patience during these essential improvement works.

  • Paradise Street night closure (December 4 to 7)

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    Council will be closing Paradise Street from Archibald Street to Graffunder Street from 7pm to 5am, Wednesday, December 4 to Saturday, December 7, to complete asphalting works for the Paradise and Webberley Street intersection upgrade project.

    As a result of these works, detours will be in place at night. Please adhere to all roadside signage and instructions.

    Residents wanting to access their property during the night works will be able to do so via traffic control at the Graffunder closure.

    Please note, traffic conditions will return to normal each morning.

    Should you have any questions about these works, please contact Project Manager Ben Crowley on 0429 650 744.

  • Night-time works on Paradise Street

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    From Sunday, November 10 until Thursday, November 14, night-time works will be happening on Paradise Street in South Mackay.

    Council’s Field Services crew will be completing the underground electrical work for the Paradise and Webberley Street intersection upgrade.

    As a result of these works, traffic control will be in place from Ulanda Drive to Amiet Street from 6pm to 3am on Sunday and 7pm to 4am Monday to Thursday.

    Motorists are encouraged to slowdown in the work area and please adhere to all roadside signage and instructions.

    Traffic conditions will return to normal each morning.

Page last updated: 19 Dec 2024, 02:28 PM