Road and building updates
The Property and Facilities Division is responsible for the construction, refurbishment and maintenance of UQ property, facilities and grounds.
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St Lucia
Pedestrian access through Forgan Smith Tower (Level 2) from University Drive is closed until at least mid-November for safety during the works. Alternative pedestrian routes are available via the Walter Harrison Law and Forgan Smith Tower East entrances. Forgan Smith Tower Level 2 remains accessible via the Great Court cloisters, with signage in place to direct pedestrians.
There will be temporary increases in noise, vehicle movements and changes to access arrangements during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience and the contractor will take steps to minimise impacts as much as possible.
Please note that no noisy works will be carried out during examination and graduation periods.
Affected areas
- Forgan Smith Building (1) and surrounding areas
- Forgan Smith Building (West)
- Forgan Smith Building (East)
- The Great Court
- Feeny Way and University Drive
- Michie Building (9)
- Duhig Tower
- Nearby retail facilities
When
- 13 October to late November 2026 (scaffolding installation from 14 October)
- Work hours: 6:00am to 4:30pm
Work details
- There will be increased truck movements along University Drive and within the Great Court to facilitate the delivery of scaffolding materials. Where possible, deliveries will occur before 7am to minimise disruption to university operations. A traffic management plan will be in place to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians and vehicles.
- Fully fenced laydown areas will be established on University Drive (within the GoGet parking bay) and in the Great Court. These areas will remain in place for the duration of the works.
- From 13 to 17 October, pedestrian access through Forgan Smith Tower (level 2) will be unavailable. During this period, pedestrians are encouraged to walk through the Michie Building (9) or the Forgan Smith Tower East entrance.
- Scaffolding installation will commence from 14 October, beginning at the lower levels and progressively extending to the full height of the tower. Installation of the complete scaffold structure is expected to take approximately six weeks.
- During installation, there will be periods of elevated noise, including banging and clanging associated with the assembly of scaffold components.
- Once fully erected, the upper levels of the scaffold will be fitted with custom-designed screening.
Additional information
Please note that delivery and vehicle access on the Great Court side of Forgan Smith Tower will be affected for the duration of the remediation project. If you require access to the area, please contact the project team to discuss alternative arrangements.
Contact
Michael Knight, Project Manager:
- Call: 0451 129 108
- Email: m.knight1@uq.edu.au
Figure 1: Annotated aerial map showing pedestrian access routes and temporary exclusion zones.
Please be advised that remediation works will be undertaken to the pedestrian footbridge connecting the P4 Carpark and Glasshouse Road Precinct. As a result, pedestrian access routes through this area will be temporarily impacted. Pedestrians are requested to follow site signage and use the alternative routes shown on the attached plan.
Affected Areas
- Glasshouse Road Precinct and P4 Carpark (0098A) - Pedestrian footbridge and pedestrian access routes on the southern side of the building
When
- Start/Finish: Thursday 15 October – Wednesday 21 October 2026
Work details
- Repair works will be undertaken to the pedestrian footbridge to the south of P4 Carpark in the Glasshouse Road Precinct (0098A).
Access during works
- To facilitate these works, pedestrian access routes on the southern side of the building will be temporarily impacted for the duration of the project. The footbridge will be closed, and access beneath the bridge will be restricted within the work zone.
- Pedestrians are requested to follow all site signage and use the alternative access routes identified on the attached plan. Access between levels will be maintained via the adjacent stairs.
- Traffic management measures, exclusion zones, and directional signage will be in place to assist with pedestrian movement and ensure public safety.
Contact
Isabella Greenhill – Structural Engineer, Property and Facilities
- Call: 0472 874 453
- Email: i.greenhill@uq.edu.au
The University and UQ Union (UQU) are working together on a staged redevelopment of the Union Complex at St Lucia.
Main works to refurbish Building 21C will begin in October 2026. The University and its contractor are working closely with the UQU to coordinate main works and minimise impacts as much as possible.
This page will be updated with information about any parking, traffic and pedestrian changes as works progress.
Affected areas
- Building 21C, Union Complex and surrounding areas
When
- Main works: From October 2026
- Work will be carried out between 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Saturday works as required).
Details and mitigation
Pedestrian access
- Pedestrian access to all three levels of the Union Complex will remain open via the Building 21C lift and stairs for the remainder of Semester 2, 2026.
- Access is expected to change during the summer holidays after Semester 2, with details to be shared prior to Semester 1, 2027.
- The stairs in front of the Schonell Theatre (level 2) will remain closed.
Parking and travel
- The motorcycle parking zone and reserved car parking zone outside Building 21C will remain closed as these areas are part of the work site.
- Alternative accessible (PWD) car parks are available at the end of Staff House Road or underneath the UQ Centre. For alternative locations and maps, visit the accessible parking page.
- End of trip facilities are currently available via an alternative entrance on level 1 of the Union Complex (located underneath the stairs and opposite the existing lift). Users will be notified ahead of upcoming changes.
- Visit Cycling at UQ for alternative bike racks and repair stations.
Construction management
- There will be increased truck movements via Union Road and Campbell Place.
- Traffic control and signage will be in place as part of a traffic management plan to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians and road users, in coordination with construction for the new Fitness Centre.
- Safety measures will include construction management plans, protective equipment, signage and barricades. Any asbestos-containing material will be wrapped before being removed from the building for disposal and managed in accordance with legislative requirements.
Contacts
For construction questions, contact projectcomms@uq.edu.au
Brisbane City Council will undertake overnight inspections of the Eleanor Schonell Bridge between Dutton Park and the University of Queensland, resulting in temporary changes to bus and metro services.
When
Works will take place between Sunday 27 September and Thursday 15 October 2026, Sunday to Thursday nights only, with Friday and Saturday nights excluded.
During the works
- A partial bridge closure will be in place from 9pm to 10pm, with bus and metro services maintained under traffic control arrangements.
- A full closure of the Eleanor Schonell Bridge to bus and metro services will occur from 10pm until 5am each work night.
The following public transport services will be affected
- M2
- 19 Stationlink
- 110
- 169
- 179
- 209
During the overnight full closures
- M2 services will terminate and commence from Boggo Road Busway Station.
- Route 179 services will operate between Boggo Road and Princes Alexandra Hospital rather than continuing to UQ Lakes.
- UQ Lakes Busway Station will not be serviced by M2 and 179 services between 10pm and 5am.
- Route 412 services from Chancellor's Place will remain available for passengers travelling between UQ and the city.
- Pedestrian and rider access will remain open with only one footpath closed at any time.
Please plan your journey using Translink's Journey Planner before travelling during the closure periods.
From Monday 17 November 2025 there will be parking and traffic changes on Keith Street, St Lucia, to allow for works at the Playhouse Childcare Centre.
This includes intermittent road closures along Keith Street at various stages of works. During these times, a Stop/Go traffic arrangement will be in place to maintain safe traffic flow. A permit for these works has been approved by Brisbane City Council (RC-4061-3).
In addition, the undercover P7 carpark (approximately 30 bays) will be closed for approximately 12 months while works are underway.
The outdoor P7 carpark will remain open to the community.
Affected areas and details
- Traffic control will be in place on Keith Street, St Lucia
- The undercover carpark under the Playhouse will be closed
- The footpath on one side of Keith Street will be closed. For safety, pedestrians will be directed to use the opposite side.
When
Monday 17 November (for approximately 12 months)
Contact
For any enquiries, contact PF Assist:
- Email: pfassist@pf.uq.edu.au
- Call: (07) 3365 2222
UQ Sport Fitness Centre construction
UQ is building a new multi-level UQ Sport Fitness Centre as part of its 35-hectare Sport and Recreation Precinct at St Lucia.
During construction, there will be a number of parking, traffic and pedestrian changes in the area. Works will begin from 30 June 2025, with expected completion in 2027.
Affected areas
- The P10 Aquatic Centre Carpark is permanently closed.
- All vehicles entering and exiting the P10 UQ Centre and Synthetic Playing Fields Carpark must use Sir William MacGregor Drive. Vehicle access via Union Road is no longer available.
- Two accessible (PWD) car parks have been temporarily relocated to the front of the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre on Union Road. During main construction, these are expected to be moved to the P10 UQ Centre Carpark due to increased truck movements. Alternative PWD car parks are also available at the P10 UQ Centre and P10 Synthetic Fields Carparks. For alternative locations and maps, visit the accessible parking page.
- A section of the P10 UQ Centre Carpark will be allocated to Aquatic Centre customers.
- Pedestrian access from the P10 UQ Centre Carpark to Union Road, including the UQ Sport Aquatic Centre, is via the stairs or lift in the UQ Centre Carpark and signage is in place.
- A section of car parks along Sir William MacGregor Drive will be closed when required as a truck loading zone.
- Some red zone car parks along Blair Drive have been permanently changed to yellow zone, 2-hour parking (zone number 1472400) to support short-term parking access near the Aquatic Centre.
- A temporary workspace has been established in a fenced-off area in front of the HMBS building. Temporary pedestrian detours will be in place between Union Road and Blair Drive, though access between Union Road and Blair Drive will always remain open. Pedestrians should follow the signage in the area.
When
- From 30 June 2025, ongoing until 2027
- Work will be carried out from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (Saturday works as required)
Details and mitigation
- We acknowledge the impact on people who park in this area and are reviewing parking options across the campus to optimise availability.
- A 5 minute passenger drop off zone has been introduced on Blair Drive for Aquatic Centre users.
- A section of the P10 UQ Centre car park will be allocated to Aquatic Centre users and signage will be put in place (please be aware this allocation may change during major events).
- Traffic control and signage will be in place as part of a traffic management plan to ensure the safe movement of pedestrians and road users.
- A construction management plan will be in place to ensure safety and minimise noise, dust, vibration and other disruptions as much as possible.
- Notifications will be provided to neighbouring buildings and UQ Sport members ahead of works commencing.
- As construction progresses, there will be changes to traffic and pedestrian access on Union Road. Updates will be published here and notifications will be provided to nearby stakeholders prior to these changes.
Map
This map provides an overview of parking, traffic and pedestrian changes in the area. It will be updated as construction progresses.
Fitness Centre construction, Phase 1
Contacts
- For construction questions, contact projectcomms@uq.edu.au
- Contact UQ Sport for membership or other facilities information