RMA was engaged by the Department of Transport and Main Roads to undertake a comprehensive corridor analysis and concept scoping report for the Bundaberg Port Road Corridor, a key transport link between the Bundaberg Port and the city of Bundaberg. With the Port earmarked for expansion and the surrounding area identified for future commercial development, the existing road alignment was increasingly seen as a constraint to growth.
RMA’s civil and traffic engineers were tasked with investigating the current alignment’s limitations and identifying a preferred corridor that could support long-term access needs.
The project began with a detailed corridor analysis, which examined multiple alignment options across a range of criteria. RMA’s team considered acquisition impacts, connectivity challenges, ecological sensitivities, drainage and flooding risks, and the requirements of the State Development Area.
A Multi Criteria Assessment was used to compare the corridors, allowing RMA to recommend a preferred option that balanced engineering feasibility with environmental and community considerations.
Following the corridor selection, RMA developed a Concept Scoping Report to outline the design and construction requirements for the preferred alignment. This included a conceptual design featuring horizontal and vertical alignments, cross sections, and intersection treatments using CHR and CHR(S) configurations.
The report also addressed land acquisition needs, construction constraints, and preliminary cost estimates, providing a clear roadmap for future planning and investment. RMA’s analysis highlighted several inefficiencies in the existing road alignment, including limited connectivity, suboptimal geometry, and constraints that would hinder future freight movement.
By applying a structured and evidence-based approach, RMA was able to deliver a report that not only identified the issues but also provided practical solutions aligned with regional development goals. The final report was used by Department of Transport and Main Roads to guide the next phases of investigation and planning.