Youngs Crossing Road flood solution – contractor approved
Published 28 May 2025
- Seymour Whyte confirmed as Principal Contractor for Youngs Crossing upgrade
- Work begins this June for completion in 2027
- Bridge and road upgrade will alleviate flooding and traffic chaos
Queensland-founded civil construction company Seymour Whyte Constructions Pty Ltd has confirmed building work on the Youngs Crossing bridge and road upgrade will be under way in June 2025.
Today the company was announced as the project’s Principal Contractor by Mayor Peter Flannery, with City of Moreton Bay having signed a contract for $86 million for a significant portion of works on Youngs Crossing Road.
Mayor Flannery said after years of planning, the community was now only weeks away from seeing construction activities taking shape.
“This means a reliable solution to the flooding problems that plague the existing crossing will soon become a reality for locals,” Mayor Flannery said.
“Over the past two months, we again saw this busy section of our City thrown into chaos and confusion due to flooding caused by heavy rainfall.
“With today’s announcement, we now start the countdown to 2027 when these occurrences will be a thing of the past.”
The upgrade is one of the most extensive road infrastructure projects to be delivered by Council and is crucial to transport services within the city. The project spans more than one kilometre from Protheroe Road to Dayboro Road and includes construction of a bridge approximately 200 metres in length.
The project has a funding commitment of $51.6 million from the Australian Government, as well as a further $15 million from the Queensland Government.
Mayor Flannery said Seymour Whyte would be handed the site for construction purposes next month.
“If you’ve travelled along this critical transport corridor recently, you would have noticed early preparations are well under way with portions of sewer and electrical services being relocated ahead of major construction activities,” Mayor Flannery said.
"With our project contractor now officially onboard, activities onsite will soon shift to the next phase.
“Over coming weeks, you will start to see the project site secured, site offices established, and storage areas prepared for construction equipment and materials.”
Seymour Whyte is an award-winning civil contractor that has more than 35 years’ experience in constructing major road and bridge projects, with recent works including the Bruce Highway Upgrade from Caloundra Road to Sunshine Motorway, and the Pacific Motorway from Palm Beach to Tugun.
Mayor Flannery said the company had a record of delivering quality infrastructure projects on time and on budget and understood the challenges and sensitivities that accompany large scale building works in busy urban areas.
Councillor Jim Moloney (Div 8) said like any construction project of this size, it would have its share of temporary changes, issues and disruptions.
“However, I’m sure the sight of bridge and road construction equipment, along with worker activity on site, will be welcomed by the thousands of residents and road users who have been patiently waiting for a more flood resilient and reliable link over the North Pine River.”
Will Macdonald, Northern Region General Manager at Seymour Whyte, said the company was proud to be entrusted with such a significant city-shaping project and is committed to fostering a strong partnership with the local community and road users throughout construction.
"We’re committed to delivering the project in a way that minimises disruption, with careful planning around timing, location and duration, to help keep the community moving,” he said.
“Youngs Crossing is more than just a transport route – it’s a vital community link and a valued natural setting. These characteristics will remain front of mind as we progress the construction program.
"We’ll be implementing detailed management plans to minimise noise, dust and vibration; undertaking vegetation works with care and in line with environmental requirements; and maintaining two-way traffic on the existing road alignment during peak periods wherever feasible.
“Our goal is to strike the right balance – progressing essential construction activities while limiting community impacts. We’re excited to deliver this long-awaited upgrade for the City of Moreton Bay.
“As a new client, we’re thrilled to be working with the City of Moreton Bay on this important infrastructure investment,” Mr MacDonald added. “We’re committed to building a strong, collaborative relationship and delivering a safer, more resilient connection that will serve the city for generations to come.”
Mayor Flannery thanked the Australian Government and the Queensland Government for recognising the overwhelming benefits of the project.
“The cooperation and commitment across all three levels of government to remedy this road issue has produced a fantastic outcome for City of Moreton Bay and is a testament to collaboration for the benefit of our shared constituents,” Mayor Flannery said.
More information about construction staging, locations and anticipated durations will be shared on the project’s web page over coming months.
Mayor Flannery urged residents and road users to ensure they were registered to receive project updates.
“Details of upcoming works and associated impacts will be provided by the project team and contractor leading up to construction commencing,” Mayor Flannery said.