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22 September 2016The Beautiful Girls will headline Celebrate Gold Coast, the city’s free community event to kick start summer.
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See full calendarRoad closure - Robina
Day 153 of 229
Streets affected: Corner Christine Avenue and Scottsdale Drive (lane, shoulder and footpath closure - one trafficable lane in all four directions to be maintained at all times)
Start date: 26 April 2016
End date: 10 December 2016
Duration: 6.30am - 5pm
Reason: Major intersection upgrade works
south
Road closure - Mermaid Beach
Day 90 of 95
Streets affected: Heron Avenue (Full road closure, half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum and verge/footpath closure) between Gold Coast Highway and Dolphin Avenue
Start date: 28 June 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: Continuous
Reason: Stormwater upgrade
south
Road closure - Burleigh Heads
Day 77 of 78
Streets affected: Sharscay Reserve (close) off Wonga Street (footpath closure only) between Sirec Way and Sharscay Close
Start date: 11 July 2016
End date: 26 September 2016
Duration: 7am to 5pm
Reason: Pressure reducing valve and cabinet to be constructed within Sharscay Reserve off from the existing footpath
south
Road closure - Broadbeach
Day 56 of 141
Streets affected: Surf Parade (full road closure local traffic access only) between Victoria Avenue and Queensland Avenue
Start date: 1 August 2016
End date: 19 December 2016
Duration: Continuous
Reason: Road pavement upgrades underground services upgrade works
central
Road closure - Palm Beach
Day 33 of 69
Streets affected: Satinwood Place (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Coolibah Drive and end of place
Start date: 24 August 2016
End date: 31 October 2016
Duration: 6.30am - 3.30pm
Reason: Reconstruct kerb and channel and resurface asphalt
south
Road closure - Mermaid Beach
Day 31 of 31
Streets affected: Sovereign Drive (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Kurrawa Avenue and end of street
Start date: 26 August 2016
End date: 25 September 2016
Duration: Continuous
Reason: Stormwater upgrade
central
Road closure - Palm Beach
Day 28 of 33
Streets affected: Dogwood Drive (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Biota Court and Hopbush Street
Start date: 29 August 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 6.30am - 3.30pm
Reason: Reconstruction of existing kerb and channel and asphalt resurfacing
south
Road closure - Mermaid Beach
Day 25 of 40
Streets affected: Petrel Avenue (full road closure local traffic access only) between Surf Street and Seashell Avenue
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 10 October 2016
Duration: Continuous
Reason: Stormwater Upgrade
central
Road closure - Upper Coomera
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Old Coach Road (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Coomera Springs Boulevard and end of road
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: Various times to avoid peak hours for major roads
Reason: Soil surveys
north
Road closure - Upper Coomera
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Reserve Road (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Tamborine Oxenford Road and Herbert Street
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: Various times to avoid peak hours for major roads
Reason: Soil surveys
north
Road closure - Elanora
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: K P McGrath Drive (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Avocado Street and Murtha Drive &nb
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: Various times to avoid peak hours for major roads
One day only between dates
Reason: Soil surveys
south
Road closure - Elanora
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Guineas Creek Road (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Galleon Way and Numidia Street
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: Various times to avoid peak hours for major roads
One day only between dates
Reason: Soil surveys
south
Road closure - Elanora
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Guineas Creek Road (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Aethalia Street and Doubleview Drive
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: Various times to avoid peak hours for major roads
One day only between dates
Reason: Soil surveys
south
Road closure - Yatala
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Cuthbert Drive (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Computer Road and Yatala Brewery
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: Various times to avoid peak hours for major roads
Reason: Soil surveys
north
Road closure - Broadbeach
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Old Burleigh Road (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Queensland Avenue and Margaret Avenue
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 9am to 2.30pm
One day only between dates
Reason: Soil surveys
south
Road closure - Varsity Lakes
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Christine Avenue (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stanford Avenue
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 9am to 2.30pm
One day only between dates
Reason: Soil surveys
south
Road closure - Coolangatta
Day 25 of 30
Streets affected: Marine Parade (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between median (north) and Mclean Street
Start date: 1 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7pm to 4am
One day only between dates
Reason: Soil surveys
south
Road closure - Biggera Waters
Day 21 of 26
Streets affected: Marine Parade (full footpath closure on northern bridge walkway) on Lands End Bridge
Start date: 5 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 6am - 6pm
Reason: Replacement of northern walkaway floor boards
north
Road closure - Main Beach
Day 20 of 25
Streets affected: Main Beach Parade (lane and half road closure) between Breaker Street and end of parade
Start date: 6 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 6.30am to 2pm Monday to Thursday only
Reason: Soil surveys
central
Road closure - Surfers Paradise
Day 20 of 25
Streets affected: Salerno Street (lane closure) between Gibraltar Drive and Via Roma
Start date: 6 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 9.30am to 2pm
Reason: Soil surveys
central
Road closure - Ormeau
Day 15 of 15
Streets affected: Kilkivan Drive (lane closure) between Bellthorpe Road and Jondaryan Street
Start date: 11 September 2016
End date: 25 September 2016
Duration: 7pm - 6am
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
central
Road closure - Mermaid Beach
Day 14 of 29
Streets affected: Heron Avenue and Petrel Avenue Intersection (full road closure with local traffic access only). Heron Avenue closed between Seagull Avenue and Petrel Avenue Closed between Gold Coast Highway and Seashell Avenue
Start date: 12 September 2016
End date: 10 October 2016
Duration: 12am - 4pm
Reason: Installation of new stormwater pipe network
central
Road closure - Mermaid Waters
Day 14 of 62
Streets affected: Sovereign Drive and Kuurrawa Avenue (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Markeri Street and end of drive/avenue
Start date: 12 September 2016
End date: 12 November 2016
Duration: 6.30am - 3.30pm
Reason: Reconstruct kerb and channel
south
Road closure - Mermaid Waters
Day 13 of 22
Streets affected: Rio Vista Boulevard (shoulder closure) between Hooker Boulevard and Reef Court
Start date: 13 September 2016
End date: 4 October 2016
Duration: 7am - 5pm
Reason: Sewer connection
all regions
Road closure - Mermaid Waters
Day 13 of 15
Streets affected: Rio Vista Boulevard (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Cessnock Close and Volante Crescent
Start date: 13 September 2016
End date: 27 September 2016
Duration: 7pm - 5am
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
central
Road closure - Coombabah
Day 12 of 22
Streets affected: 601, 570 and 671 Pine Ridge Road (verge/footpath and parking lane closure with barriers to form a walkway for pedestrians/cyclists with traffic controllers assistance) between Harbour Quays Drive and Brisbane Road
Start date: 14 September 2016
End date: 5 October 2016
Duration: 7am - 4pm
Reason: Removing existing concrete bus slabs and pouring new concrete boarding platforms
north
Road closure - Southport
Day 12 of 15
Streets affected: Brighton Parade (lane closure) between Como Crescent and Aqua Street
Start date: 14 September 2016
End date: 28 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 3:30pm
Reason: Speed awareness device installation
central
Road closure - Southport
Day 12 of 15
Streets affected: Minnie Street (lane closure) between Alicia Street and Nerang Street
Start date: 14 September 2016
End date: 28 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 3:30pm
Reason: Installation of speed awareness device
central
Road closure - Bonogin
Day 12 of 31
Streets affected: Gardenia Drive (lane closure) between Bonogin Road and Yellowash Court
Start date: 14 September 2016
End date: 14 October 2016
Duration: 7am - 4pm
Reason: Guardrail upgrade
central
Road closure - Biggera Waters
Day 12 of 15
Streets affected: Marine Parade (lane closure) between Taylor Street and Ocean Street
Start date: 14 September 2016
End date: 28 September 2016
Duration: 10am - 2pm
Reason: Speed awareness device installation
central
Road closure - Upper Coomera
Day 12 of 45
Streets affected: Reserve Road (lane closure) between Rivendell Place and Gawler Place
Start date: 14 September 2016
End date: 28 October 2016
Duration: 10am - 2pm
Reason: Speed awareness device installation
central
Road closure - Merrimac
Day 11 of 15
Streets affected: Bowmore Court (full road closure local traffic access only) between Colonsay Crescent and end of lane
Start date: 15 September 2016
End date: 29 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 6pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
central
Road closure - Helensvale
Day 10 of 15
Streets affected: Saltwater Terrace (full road closure local traffic access only) between Creekview Street and Saltwater Terrace
Start date: 16 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 6pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
north
Road closure - Oxenford
Day 10 of 15
Streets affected: Regatta Avenue (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Regatta Avenue and Essen Place
Start date: 16 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 6pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
north
Road closure - Southport
Day 8 of 8
Streets affected: High Street (partial lane closure on a multi-lane road) between North Street and Stevens Street
Start date: 18 September 2016
End date: 25 September 2016
Duration: 6.30pm to 10pm
Reason: Soil surveys
central
Road closure - Labrador
Day 7 of 12
Streets affected: Broad Street (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Frank Street and Turpin Road
Start date: 19 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 6pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
north
Road closure - Labrador
Day 7 of 12
Streets affected: Gemma Glade (full road closure local traffic access only) between Whiting Street and end of glade
Start date: 19 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 6pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
north
Road closure - Labrador
Day 7 of 12
Streets affected: Coventry Court (full road closure local traffic access only) between Whiting Street and end of court
Start date: 19 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 6pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
north
Road closure - Runaway Bay
Day 7 of 16
Streets affected: 164 Oxley Drive (verge/footpath and parking lane closure) between Turana Street and Brady Drive
Start date: 19 September 2016
End date: 4 October 2016
Duration: 7am - 4pm
Reason: Removing existing concrete bus slabs and pouring new concrete boarding platforms
north
Road closure - Nerang
Day 7 of 104
Streets affected: O'Shea Drive (parking lane and verge/footpath closure) between Hilldon Court and Brendan Drive
Start date: 19 September 2016
End date: 31 December 2016
Duration: 7am - 5pm
Reason: Upgrading of sewerage pump station
north
Road closure - Benowa
Day 7 of 17
Streets affected: 292 and 293 Benowa Road (verge/footpath and parking lane closure) between Mediterranean Drive and Allchurch Avenue
Start date: 19 September 2016
End date: 5 October 2016
Duration: 7am - 4pm and 9am to 2.30pm from 4 October 2016 - 5 October 2016
Reason: Replace bus shelters and reconstruction of concrete path
central
Road closure - Ashmore/Benowa
Day 7 of 96
Streets affected: Intersection Ashmore Road and Benowa Road (single lane closure at intersection)
Start date: 19 September 2016
End date: 23 December 2016
Duration: 9am - 2.30pm during school term and 9am to 5.30pm during Queensland school holidays
Reason: Traffic signal upgrade
central
Road closure - Nerang
Day 6 of 11
Streets affected: Mortensen Road (part road and half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Hinkler Drive and Cayuga Road
Start date: 20 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 5pm
Reason: Construction of DN500 DICL sewer pressure main
north
Road closure - Elanora
Day 5 of 14
Streets affected: Nineteenth Avenue (single lane closures of a multi-lane road - at least one lane to be trafficable at all times) between Avocado Street and Saffron Street
Start date: 21 September 2016
End date: 4 October 2016
Duration: 7am - 7pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
south
Road closure - Coombabah
Day 5 of 15
Streets affected: Iando Street (half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Hansford Road and The Esplanade
Start date: 21 September 2016
End date: 5 October 2016
Duration: 7am - 5pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
central
Road closure - Mermaid Beach
Day 3 of 28
Streets affected: Intersection Seashell Avenue and Petrel Avenue (half road closure - a minimum of three metres to be provided for all one-way lane sections) between Gold Coast Highway and Seagull Avenue
Start date: 23 September 2016
End date: 20 October 2016
Duration: Continuous
Reason: Stormwater upgrade
south
Road closure - Palm Beach
Day 3 of 15
Streets affected: Tahiti Avenue (full road closure local traffic access only) between Palm Beach Avenue and Laguna Street
Start date: 23 September 2016
End date: 7 October 2016
Three (3) days only between dates
Duration: 7am - 6pm
Reason: Asphalt resurfacing works
south
Road Closure - Nerang
Day 2 of 7
Streets affected: Pappas Way (parking lane, centre median, turning lane at roundabout - one lane at a time) between Hinkler Drive and Cayuga Street
Start date: 24 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7am - 5pm
Reason: Construction of DN500 DICL sewer pressure main
central
Road closure - Nerang
Day 2 of 7
Streets affected: Mortensen Road (part road and half road closure with hold and release for 2 minutes maximum) between Hinkler Drive and Cayuga Road
Start date: 24 September 2016
End date: 30 September 2016
Duration: 7pm - 5.30am
Reason: Construction of DN500 DICL sewer pressure main
north
Water Interruption Nerang
7.30am - 12.30pm
Streets affected: Colrene Drive, Birribi Court
Cause: Repair water main
Notif. 1000266106
W/O. 20259427
hinterland
Legend:
unplanned
planned
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