Bellwether Contractors have been engaged by the City of Moreton Bay to deliver the upgrade of the Sparkes Road/ Ellis Street / Francis Road intersection in Lawnton, a critical safety and congestion relief project for one of the region’s busiest local corridors. As population and traffic volumes grow across Moreton Bay, the existing roundabout has reached capacity creating delays and safety risks for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. The council’s upgrade will replace the roundabout with a signalised intersection, improving traffic flow, accessibility, and safety for all road users.
Our Role
Bellwether Contractors is responsible for the delivery of the full civil works package, including:
- Demolition of the existing roundabout and pavement reconstruction
- Construction of new signalised intersection infrastructure
- Road widening and new turning lanes to separate through and turning movements
- Installation of pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes on all approaches
- Upgraded lighting, drainage, and landscaping to improve amenity and resilience
The project also includes staged construction to minimise disruption for local residents, schools, and commuters as well as contribution to the careful management of underground service relocations.
Why This Upgrade Matters
The new intersection design addresses key safety priorities and community needs, including:
- Reducing congestion during peak periods through improved traffic management
- Providing safer, signalised crossings for pedestrians and cyclists
- Enhancing access to nearby residential areas, schools, and businesses
- Supporting Moreton Bay’s broader road network strategy and active transport initiatives
Bellwether’s Approach
Our delivery team brings the same disciplined project management and engineering expertise applied across all of our major infrastructure programs. By combining construction delivery, stakeholder engagement, and project controls, Bellwether Contractors ensures certainty across scope, cost, and time.
We’re committed to:
- Minimising community disruption through staged construction and clear communication
- Delivering quality and safety outcomes aligned with City of Moreton Bay standards
- Collaborating closely with local stakeholders to ensure the project benefits the community long after completion
Delivering Certainty for Moreton Bay
This project reinforces Bellwether’s role as a trusted partner in delivering critical local infrastructure that improves safety, mobility, and community connection. When complete, the upgraded intersection will provide safer travel, reduced delays, and better access for residents and businesses supporting the continued growth of the Lawnton and Bray Park area.
At Bellwether Contractors, we pride ourselves on delivering certainty for every client through a combination of experience, advanced engineering planning, disciplined project management, and proactive stakeholder engagement. This approach ensures outcomes that not only meet scope requirements but also uphold the highest standards of safety for workers and road users, deliver quality results, and minimize disruption to the public during construction.
Whether it’s local intersection upgrades, regional infrastructure programs, or major transport projects, we bring the same unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and community benefit.
