As part of the Queensland Government’s $40 million Growth Area and Regional Infrastructure Investment Fund, Reid Park received funding to construct a walkway over rail lines near the Townsville Railway Station for the purpose of connecting nearby park and parking facilities to the North Queensland Stadium and the Townsville CBD. This walkway increases traffic flow and capacity whilst ensuring the safety of pedestrians and cyclists.
The project site was small and in close proximity to the rail corridor, therefore, a vertical system with structural reinforcement was necessary. Multiple events were planned in the near future, so a short lead time and quick construction was paramount for this project.