Mourilyan Road Footpath Reconstruction

Location: Mourilyan Road, Innisfail, QLD

Client: Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Project Overview:

Stratos Civil was engaged by Cassowary Coast Regional Council to deliver the Mourilyan Road Footpath Reconstruction in Innisfail. The project involved demolition of existing assets, shoulder widening, drainage upgrades, new footpath construction and kerb/driveway reconstruction along a busy residential corridor.

Works required careful traffic management, daily coordination with local residents and strict adherence to erosion and sediment control measures.

Scope of Works:

• Erosion and sediment control implementation

• Comprehensive traffic management setup enabling works along a live road

• Daily coordination with house owners during construction

• Demolition of existing kerb and channel and concrete footpath

• Installation of stormwater drainage pipes and pits

• Excavation of shoulder widening pavement to subgrade

• Subgrade trimming and compaction

• Import, placement and compaction of type 2.3 roadbase pavement

• New kerb and channel, including residential driveway crossovers

• Installation of gully kerb entry units

• Formwork, reinforcement and concrete placement for driveways

• Formwork, reinforcement and pour of new concrete footpaths

• Placement and compaction of type 2.1 roadbase for road widening

• Prime, primerseal and asphalt surfacing of widened road pavement

Challenges & Solutions:

Live traffic environment

Required full traffic control setup along a high-use corridor. Staged works and clear communication with motorists reduced delays and maintained safety.

Residential frontage constraints

Daily engagement with homeowners ensured driveway access was maintained wherever possible and reinstated promptly after each construction stage.

Mixed ground conditions

Subgrade preparation and careful compaction sequencing ensured strong foundation performance for both footpaths and widened pavement areas.

Project Outcome:

The works were completed safely, within the programmed timeframe and to full Council specification. The upgraded footpath and associated drainage now provide improved pedestrian safety, better stormwater performance and enhanced access for local residents. The widened pavement and asphalt surfacing also support improved traffic flow and long-term road durability.