Queensland’s new Class 1 oversize overmass heavy vehicle access regime
TMR has reviewed its heavy vehicle access management approach for Class 1 oversize overmass heavy vehicles including low loaders, load platforms and mobile cranes. These vehicles pose the greatest risk to roads and bridges due to their higher and more concentrated mass. Current access rules are outdated, inconsistent, unsustainable and don’t meet industry needs. Together with an […]
Achieving an ISC Leading Rating score of 81.74, with three Australia First Innovation awards
In an attempt to ensure that all infrastructure delivers cultural, social, economic and environmental benefits, the Burleigh to Palm Beach highway upgrade project in the Gold Coast adopted the Infrastructure Sustainability Rating Scheme as developed by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council. Through deliberate targeting of Energy and carbon monitoring and reduction (Ene-1), Discharges to air, land […]
Getting a grasp on future climate: applications of the updated ARR Climate Change guidelines in Queensland
The Climate Change chapter of the Australian Rainfall and Runoff (ARR) guidelines was recently updated in 2024. The guidance has been revised significantly based on the latest science and following the completion of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) sixth assessment cycle. Four new future climate scenarios, referred to as Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), […]
ADVICE: Paving the way with the Asset Deterioration, Valuation Investment Calculation Engine.
Infrastructure maintenance is critical for public service provision, demanding efficient resource management. The Department of Transport Main Roads (TMR) oversees around 33,412 km of state-controlled roads, allocating around $500m annually for pavement and surfacing treatments. However, TMR faces the challenge of effectively allocating funds amidst infrastructure deterioration, with investment needs surpassing available funding. The current […]
Benefits of the Real-Time Bridge and Traffic Monitoring
Australia, like many countries, is grappling with the challenge of managing ageing bridge assets. More than 70% of Australian bridges are beyond 50 years of age, a vast majority of them have now come to the end of their intended design life. Assessment of these older structures is often based on simplified tools designed for […]
Rubberised Concrete for Impact Resistant Road Barriers
Concrete road barriers serve as essential protective structures in road traffic to ensure the safety of vehicle occupants and to effectively redirect vehicles during and after collisions with the barrier. The current study proposed the use of rubberised concrete to replace traditional concrete in road barriers. The aim is to improve the anti-collision performance by […]
An innovation solution to shape future heavy vehicle access
The Tasmania Department of State Growth (TDSG) have developed and implemented an innovative Heavy Vehicle Access Management System (HVAMS) that has revolutionized heavy vehicle access management on their road and bridge network. TMR are working in partnership with TDSG to develop Queensland modules within HVAMS to transform oversize overmass vehicle access arrangements for road mangers, […]
Enhancing project outcomes through the early consideration of constructability
Constructability is the extent to which a project design is optimised to ensure the project can be constructed and maintained practically and efficiently, while meeting project objectives. This could include project life cycle objectives for cost, time, quality, WHS and environmental management. Experience has shown that the ability to reduce project costs through identifying issues […]
TMR Research and trials of use of recycled materials in road construction
TMR has committed to be an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable organisation that plans, delivers and manages a transport system that connects Queensland now and in the future. TMR has partnered with NTRO to undertake research and field trials of use of recycled materials in road construction; and provide the specification framework to ensure quality […]
Recent and upcoming Pavement Technology updates for TMR
The purpose of this presentation is to inform the audience about recent and upcoming pavement innovations and changes to pavement related technical documents and systems for use in TMR projects. These updates and initiatives provide value for money, improved performance outcomes and highlight TMR’s commitment to sustainability and decarbonisation. Some of these topics include:
