Public transport department and shopping centre owners in a joint venture to upgrade the bus terminals at the entrance of the shopping centre.
Indooroopilly Bus Terminal
Scope of work
This was a $2.1m joint venture with TMR (Department of Transport and Main Roads) and centre owners, Dexus. TMR were doing a major infrastructure project upgrading and widening a main road through Indooroopilly. Part of the works included a bus lane and bus terminal located in the confines of the Indooroopilly Shopping Centre. We were tasked with doing a full upgrade to the two bus terminal platforms that housed space for up to six buses at a time.
Works Included
Shutdown and redirection of the buses for a period of three months.
Demolition of the existing bus terminal including all the signage, cladding, flooring, tiles and lighting.
Modification of the shopping centre entrance by installing auto entry doors.
Full upgrade of the finishes within the terminal including:
- New floor tiles
- DDA compliance infrastructure
- Brick cladding
- Planter boxes
- New lighting and electrical services
- New signage, street furniture, line marking, bollards, trolley bays, ticket machines, electronic bus schedule signs and structural steel works.
FIT-OUT/WORK SPECIFICATIONS
| Client | Location | Size | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMR (Department of Transport and Main Roads) and Dexus | Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, QLD | 2000m² | 3 months |
CHALLENGES
The job was on a tight schedule and involved the complexities of working in a high-profile public space handling major noise and dust restrictions, as well as being highly visible.
OUTCOME AND IMPACT
Overall, the project was a success. We managed to complete the works hitting our targeted deadlines for both stages 1 and 2, as well as keeping within our budget. The impact for the client was significant as the main entrance to the centre was disrupted and a major public bus terminal had to be closed down. We managed temporary solutions for public access in an ongoing changing situation while keeping everyone safe at the same time.
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS
The designers went for a modern look using classic products in creative ways to achieve a final design fit for a commercial bus terminal that complemented the fact it was located within a major high-end shopping centre. The technology was completely upgraded with state-of-the-art electronic signage that was controlled by TMR live bus service scheduling, and new ticket machines were installed using internet and data for modern and live connectivity.