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Beams Road Level Crossing Removal
$235 Million Transport Infrastructure
$235 Million Transport Infrastructure
Our independent constructability audit addressed the full complexity of delivering a major overpass within a live rail corridor and busy urban environment.
Independent review of construction methodology for the four-lane overpass, including bridge construction, piling operations, and retaining wall works within the constrained rail corridor.
Comprehensive risk identification and quantitative analysis covering live rail interfaces, traffic management, geotechnical conditions, and stakeholder coordination risks.
Assessment of the two new bridge structures and approaching embankments, evaluating construction sequencing, crane access, and proximity to live rail operations.
Review of traffic staging plans and temporary works required to maintain traffic flow on Beams Road throughout the construction period while managing community impacts.
Assessment of temporary and permanent retaining wall construction methodology, including reinforced earth walls and their interface with existing utilities and rail infrastructure.
Review of coordination requirements across Queensland Rail, Department of Transport and Main Roads, and Brisbane City Council to identify interface risks and mitigation measures.
Replacing one of Brisbane's busiest rail level crossings with a new four-lane overpass to improve safety and reduce congestion at Carseldine.
The Beams Road Level Crossing Removal is a $235 million project to replace the existing rail level crossing at Carseldine with a new four-lane overpass. The project will separate road and rail traffic, eliminating boom gate delays and significantly improving safety for the thousands of motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians who use Beams Road daily to connect communities across Brisbane's northern suburbs.
The project includes construction of two new bridge structures over the North Coast rail line, approaching embankments, temporary and permanent retaining walls, upgraded pedestrian and active transport connections, and improvements to the Carseldine park 'n' ride facility. All works are delivered within a live rail corridor and alongside active road traffic.
The $235 million project is jointly funded by the Australian Government ($56.24 million), the Queensland Government ($138.76 million), and Brisbane City Council ($40 million). The business case was finalised in late 2021 with input from Queensland Rail and Brisbane City Council, and the project is estimated to support approximately 185 jobs during construction.
Design and pre-construction activities commenced in March 2022. The Carseldine station park 'n' ride upgrade was completed in November 2023 to accelerate the main works. Construction of the overpass is well underway, with completion expected in late 2026. The project forms part of the broader Carseldine community development including active transport corridors from Zillmere to Carseldine.
Cenex delivers independent constructability audits and risk management for Australia's most complex transport and civil infrastructure projects.