Major upgrade of Nikenbah intersection to start in early 2025

Work on a new roundabout at a busy Nikenbah intersection near the Fraser Coast Sports and Recreation Precinct is set to begin in early 2025.

At its meeting today, Fraser Coast Regional Council accepted a tender from local contractor Kirbro to upgrade the intersection of Woods Road, Chapel Road, and Madsen Road for $4.3 million.

Cr Denis Chapman said the new roundabout would improve safety and traffic flow at this key connection point.

“The Fraser Coast is one of the fastest growing regions in Australia and Nikenbah is one of the fastest growing suburbs on the Fraser Coast,” he said.

“These roads are main links to new developments around Nikenbah, with the popular sports precinct only a few hundred metres from this intersection.

“A roundabout was chosen as the most suitable solution to meet current and future traffic needs.

“The scope of work includes earthworks, road reconstruction with new areas of road pavement, stormwater drainage, kerb and channel, new median islands and line marking.”

The intersection has had four serious traffic accidents recorded in the last four years, and the project has received $951,000 through the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program.

Cr Chapman said the project was expected to start in January 2025 and take six to nine months to complete, depending on construction conditions and weather.

“We recognise and understand that Nikenbah residents have experienced significant disruptions with road works for new developments, and we appreciate their patience as we deliver this intersection upgrade,” he said.

“The short-term inconvenience will bring long-term safety and traffic flow improvements, especially for those accessing the sports precinct.

“Council is committed to delivering resilient infrastructure that supports our region’s growth, and that’s what this project seeks to achieve.”