Eton Range Realignment Project RAAG Presentation 10 March

Agenda • Deficiencies of Existing Crossing • Safety Improvements • Reinforced Earth Embankment (REE)

Deficiencies of Existing Crossing Site of Fatal Accidents HV Traction Issues (11%) Composite Curve

Safety Improvements Breakdown curves to control approach speed 5 x CCTV Cameras for incident

Safety Improvements Alignment follows the crest of ridge Traffic diverted to allow construction of

Reinforced Earth Embankment (REE) Height 10 m – 44 m 6|

Traffic Management Stage 1 A Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 2 Months Site Office

Traffic Management Stage 1 B Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 15 Months Site Office

Traffic Management Stage 2 Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 12 Months Site Office &

Traffic Management Stage 3 Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 1 Months Site Office &

Traffic Management • Two Lane Operation at All Times except when Blasting All Motorist:

Traffic Management • Contractor: Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd • Project Duration: 16 March

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Eton Range Realignment Project RAAG Presentation 10 March 2016 1|

Agenda • Deficiencies of Existing Crossing • Safety Improvements • Reinforced Earth Embankment (REE) • Traffic Management • Project Details • Drive-thru Video 2|

Deficiencies of Existing Crossing Site of Fatal Accidents HV Traction Issues (11%) Composite Curve Width Constraints Hairpins 50 metre radii High Speed Approaches (Up & Down) 3| Slope Stability Issue

Safety Improvements Breakdown curves to control approach speed 5 x CCTV Cameras for incident management Hairpin radius improvement, 55 m to 75 m RE Embankment 4 lanes Vertical grade 7. 5% 4|

Safety Improvements Alignment follows the crest of ridge Traffic diverted to allow construction of up alignment Increase speed sooner Sidelong cut/fill profile Traffic change over point for incident management 5|

Reinforced Earth Embankment (REE) Height 10 m – 44 m 6|

Reinforced Earth Embankment (REE) 7|

Reinforced Earth Embankment (REE) 8|

Traffic Management Stage 1 A Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 2 Months Site Office & Entry Overtaking Lane Closed 9|

Traffic Management Stage 1 B Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 15 Months Site Office & Entry Overtaking Lane Closed 10 |

Traffic Management Stage 2 Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 12 Months Site Office & Entry Overtaking Lane Closed 11 |

Traffic Management Stage 3 Work Zones Traffic Lanes Duration 1 Months Site Office & Entry 12 |

Traffic Management • Two Lane Operation at All Times except when Blasting All Motorist: • VMS Boards used for advanced warning to roadworks • Public notices on TMR website for project updates: www. tmr. qld. gov. au/Projects • Stakeholder email notification group Heavy Vehicles: • Truck pull-off areas maintained – OSOM management performed as normal by Police • OSOM restrictions on TMR website - Advised to contact Fulton Hogan prior to travelling: www. tmr. qld. gov. au/business-industry/Heavyvehicles/Excess-mass-and-dimension-conditions • Stakeholder email notification group heavy haulage • Permit Conditions 13 |

Traffic Management • Contractor: Fulton Hogan Construction Pty Ltd • Project Duration: 16 March 2016 – Late 2018 • If you would like to be added to stakeholder email notification group, please email: Mackay. Office@tmr. qld. gov. au • If you wish to contact the TMR project team, please email: ERRP@tmr. qld. gov. au CC: mark. g. weatherley@tmr. qld. gov. au CC: emma. k. lyons@tmr. qld. gov. au • Project Manager: Mark Weatherley (Ph: 0459 800 467) • Project Engineer: Emma Lyons (Ph: 0467 817 802) 14 |