Coffs Harbour Bypass Update #5 July 2024 (Shot in 4K HD)
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- This is the fifth progress video of Coffs Harbour's Bypass project. The video is about 12 minutes long, (Sorry about that) but the benefit is that you will get to see all of the project in perspective. Still loads of work to be completed. I hope this video clearly shows how the tax dollars are being spent on this excellent construction and project. A community service Project by Woolgoolga Drone Photography. #coffsharbourbypass #highwaybypass #coffsharbour
People that build these things are total fkn geniuses! This bypass will easily be the most stunning in the country with the greenery and mountains around it - will be a joy to drive it!
Agreed. The way they have managed the need to control sediment erosion control has been brilliant.
When I took a drive up there quite a few locals and perhaps tourists alike were interested in the building. It's a once in a generation for a town like this.
People who build. Not people that build.
@@patricktimbs8788 Grammer nazi alert!
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Excellent !!!!! Your work is historical and will be studied and marvelled at. Well done.
I don't know whether it is that good, but thank you.
Been travelling that road for 35 years. Seen every bypass from syd to grafton. Will be retired by the time they finish hexam and coffs.
Great video. Have been fascinated by all the roadworks.
"Over!"
Glad to see that this is making progress. Coffs is one hell of a bottleneck in peak traffic periods as it is, so getting this done will speed up the commute through the area.
They just had a truck do a detour through a shop a couple of weeks back. Should have been done decades ago. Not much forward vision in Oz.
@@gardnepBut then we all complain about higher taxes!
@@gardnep Yeah, too bad we lost all those money trees back in the 50's and 60's.
It can't come soon enough. It should have been done years ago. Awesome video.
Agree. Very late in the making. Finally Sydney and Brisbane will be linked with a proper dual-carriageway. Oh wait… I forgot the bit near Newcastle! Ahhhh, ah well.
9/10/2024 Have been enjoying your videos of the “missing link” aka Coffs Harbour Bypass. Looking forward to future uploads. Many thanks for your quality work so that people near and far to view.
One day the Hwy upgrade between Sydney and QLD border will actually be completed. Three more stages to go. Coffs Harbour, Heatherbrae (both under construction) and then the town of Coolongolook, which has not been started yet. Nothing gets done quickly in Australia and often it falls way behind time and the costs blow out far past the original estimations. That's life in Australia. Great video. Love your drone work.
Livin' the dream in the lucky country
@@CamperKev agree… I would like one step further… full class M (no at grade intersections) all the way. But I doubt we will see that.
Thanks for all the great comments, both good and bad. They are all very much appreciated. Depending on how the work progresses will govern when the next update will come out, I am mindful to show progress and not produce videos that show no progress.
Great drone footage. Our family drives from Sydney to the Gold Coast several times a year and know just how bad traffic through Coffs can get, this project can't finish quick enough!
i have driven the coast highway between the GC and Sydney for over 40 years, my most recent trip was last year. It is now a completely boring , and I consider it a dangerous drive, it's the first time I've felt like falling asleep whilst driving and it was the straight, grooved concrete sections that were doing it, It was a relief to drive into Coffs.... I'll drive the New England from now on....
Great video, all the roadworks at Korora Hill is starting to come together already! Can't wait for Update #6!
This must be one of the most difficult , and most expensive road projects per km , ever undertaken in Australia.
You should see what they’ve built in Italy, Greece, Croatia, etc lately. We don’t have anywhere near the challenges they have yet they’ve built some amazing highways with many tunnels, bridges, etc. I’ve driven on these roads. Australia is way way behind.
The bridges that have just been installed at North Boambee road are Gnarly! I can't wait to see it some together!
Superb video - great way to see all the progress - looking like heaps of progress has been made - great work 😊
Thankyou for these updates. Gonna be driving this route a lot soon so cant wait to see it open.
I'll be heading up there again soon. Good to see the progress.
Greatly appreciated video…many thanks!
There's a few grieviances I could add about this bypass.... BUT your drone shoot is amazing, and it's kinda calming, lol... love it!!!! Don't apologise for it being 12mins long; it's great!!!
This is a brilliant piece of Infrastructure………making Trucking much safer…..
Thank you for the update
Terrific video thanks.
When watching, ensure your settings are set to HD to get the best viewing experience. This also allows you to get a good still image when pausing the video to check out particular locations.
Thankyou. for all your hard work doing these.
beautifu work, what a talent you are
fabulous update, thanks mate
Great work #woolgoolgadronephotography 👏
8:15 hard to believe that will apparently be a bridge over the rail line into the tunnels. i guess next year things will become more apparent. those houses are also very close there, hopefully good noise protection.
Well done !
Thank you. I love “engineering” UAV videos. Keep up the good work.
There’s got to be 5-10yrs left going by this excellent footage, calculating weather delays into it.
No way. Three years max, end of '27.
@@jvvoid well seeing is believing but perhaps you haven’t taken into consideration the weather down there and the rainfall.
I’ve seen a lot of highway work from Sydney to Cairns and weather is a massive issue.
@@peternewman958 Yes it is, and that's been factored into the expected opening period.
Looks a long way off finishing , I hope it’s closer to 3 years
Wow great update thank you.
A LONG WAY to go before we are driving on this road
thanks for the video!
love this thankyou
I travel this highway annually from Geelong to Qld ,we can travel from Geelong to Hexham without a traffic light , cant wait to go further
The missing link is finally taking shape ❤
Wow, impressive. Can you do a video on the local Brelsford Park project?
Must be taken over Saturday/Sunday. Weekday work only that’s why projects are so expensive and take longer…good work if you can get it. Great when it’s finished and can’t wait to use it.
Will be great once completed, what is the latest info on completion date, looking forward to this and the Gympie by-pass opening will take at least 35 minutes of my trip from Hervey Bay to Central Coast, thanks for the vid mate.
Don't quote me on this but late 2027
Still a long way to go but looking good so far.
The music really goes well with Clip.
Cutting through some interesting Geology.
Question how can the approval to clear the land be done when we cant use 1/3 of our property because of koala habitat when koala have not been in our area for over 150 years?
I would have thought the area would be locked up due to sightings of the kangawallafox ??
Hi speed rail line might be a good idea too?
A 4 lane viaduct following the existing highway starting (South-North) before the old Bunnings site roundabout, re-joining at the windmill (6 lanes) then resuming before the city centre through to the big Banana would have been cheaper, quicker, without the environmental BS and with the right construction plan less disruptive. Done in stages, 1. Base pads level with current surface, then after the pad settling period 2. all following parts pre-fabricated: legs, cross members, stringers could be installed using the elevated road surface as it progresses, then 3. road bed, safety railings and painting. Adding elevated sound/sight railings it may not be an eyesore. A handful of road changes, job's done.
I been waitin 35 years for this, why wasn't this done earlier ?
Another 35 years it might be open 🤣
Ask a counciler, not the drone boy!
Because they wanted to give as many people as much chance to complain as possible.
Better for all road users, hope the farmers got paid well for the land they gave up!
What happened to the Shepards Lane Tunnel?
Unfortunately I live in Queensland, so although regional infrastructure is falling apart, the only place road works are done is the south east.
Yep just came back from 1770. The road pasr Gympie is a goat track & unfortunately will stay that way for decades come. Giggles Miles will spend every last cent on the Brisbane Olympics!
How much longer do I need to live to use this??? Never saw any workers in that footage!
Thanks but please no music stop starts well just no music in part 6 onwards we dont need music music music
@@christopherpearson1752 I appreciate your comment. However most people like the sound tracks. May I suggest you just mute the sound and enjoy the silence.
When is it planned to be completed? Huge project.Great drone footage thank you!
2027
great vid and yes, it should have been started decades ago (and Hexham), some of music well not my taste buy hey…
Anything else - the weather too sunny for you maybe??
@@jvvoidno music needed
When do they expect it to be finished?
Late 2027.
@@woolgoolgadronephotography Thanks, still a way off then!
Just think once this bypass opens and the Gympie Bypass opens in a couple of months time you can drive all the way from Sydney to the north side of Gympie Qld (Curra) on a duel or better road. Wouldn't it be nice if the Qld Government continued it all the way to Rockhampton.
Don't hold your breath. They are broke because the spent all our money on experimental drugs, PCR test, wind and solar farms.
It'll go all the way to Cairns eventually - but not in our lifetime.
This will extend the M1 Pacific Motorway and reduce the travel times
good bypass what about the town that's how they survive with people travelling though for business
Need to wait and see, but Coffs Harbour does have a good tourist base economy.
A small town, yes, but Coffs isn't small.
Its a sad indictment on Queensland and the Bruce Hwy after seeing this…
Especially when the Gympie bypass opens.
Bigger state, historically less people, less money to go round. But that's changing.
This by-pass is twenty of thirty years too late and imho its going in the wrong place. Had it been done in 1990's it could have completely by-passed Coffs and gone down the Orara Valley and re-joined the highway at South Grafton. Yes it would have cost $200-300 million, but how much has been spent on that road between Wollgoolga and the Sawtell turn-offs (the southern one.)
Why is it that engineers these days persist in making these new roads dual carriageways? By the time this is finished, it will need at least another lane in each direction because the population of the Coffs Habour area would increased by 15%, then there's the increase in local movements. I would like to know how fuel and dangerous goods are going to navigate this as they are not allowed I tunnels?
when is the scheduled opening?
Late 2027
At last. Better late than never.
anyone know how many Wildlife crossings are being built into this project (koala etc)
Depends on graduates at the koala pre school. Rope climbing is foreign to them. Never saw any animals use the Kempsey by pass crossings
good vid but what a slow project ,I will be lucky to be alive when it is finished ,yes I am oldish
No way - give it a go when it's completed!!
I see that you miss Mackays rd area
Yes there is only one very long shot of that area at 8.52min. I currently launch from five sites using up all the resources in four batteries. At the next flyover I will make sure I cover this area for you as I will have extra resources on board. Thank you for your comment.
How did the farmers allow this
Have they all sold up or what
Interesting how people see things differently.
I see more road deaths then ever before.
Just my opinion
Unless incorrectly designed or constructed, motorways have far fewer deaths per km than any other type of road. You're entitled to your opinion, some people prefer facts.
It’s a lot safer driving on a dual-carriageway than any other road… as long as heavy vehicles don’t speed and predominantly stick to the left lane and motorists don’t hog the right lane.
So does this mean I can't pick up Sally on the way in and drop her off on the way out any more?
.... I'll really miss Sally .. Sniff
She misses you too.
Only 30 years late.
I reckon 100 years more like it. No - let's say 200.
LOL aaaaaaaaaaaaand in typical NSW future proofing design.... only 2 lanes... someone breaks down... whole road comes to a standstill... noway to pass
Who's coffing up the cash 💸
Toll free so the Australian taxpayer. Money well spent if you ask me.
@@waynehampson9569 100%
Who'd ya think, Musk or Rinehart, haha. The taxpayer, as it should be. We pay our way and we proudly pay for everything constructed for public use. Good infrastructure pays for itself over time.
i always feel dirty when driving through Coffs. cant wait to avoid it
How much can a koala bear
I don't like to speak ill of Warra. And where can Marsu pee, Al?
@@jvvoid
Austen Tasyshus excellent
Another Boring Highway with endless scenic views of Bush & Concrete.
Perhaps they might install some movie screens for you to watch as you drive along there.
@@jvvoidhope your not featured
@@christopherpearson1752 Hope you learn how to spell.
They should have tunneled 90% of this road all that beautiful land wasted.
At a cost of ten times more. Plenty of beautiful land left over. There's enough idiots complaining about time and cost already.
A TOTAL MESS
I agree - I will not drive on this road until they clean the mess up off it!!
@@jvvoid@jvvoid Thank you for your comment; however, being on-site and reviewing the raw footage that I have taken over time, including after major rain events, I must say the erosion control measures they have put in place are excellent; little to no soil from the excavations is escaping the work site. Given the extent of the work, this is a brilliant effort by the design engineers and the construction workers putting these plans into action.Well done guys and gals.
I'm absolutely disgusted with the waste of money on this project. If only a fraction of this amount of funding went to rail, none of it would even be required! Pumping billions of dollars into the most inefficient mode of transport there is. 🤮
Us Aussies love our cars.
Me thinks you are a dinosaur, a new freight line Melbourne to Brisbane is also being built,existing rail for passengers was built on the premise that the more curves in the line the the government engineers were paid more money
@jameslvsjo i would actually argue that by building this, you take a significant amount of cars out of Coffs Harbour, potentially allowing for redevelopment and beautification of the existing corridor. meaning that residents and visitors will hopefully be able to enjoy a much nicer town center. personally, i think this is a good excuse to slap some bus lanes on the current corridor, get contactless payment on said buses, and hopefully that would encourage many coffs locals and visitors to use that instead of driving
that being said, i still do beleive that rail investment should be the main focus now that the Pacific Highway upgrade is pretty much complete. plus, we should be ordering trains that actually have sleeper compartments unlike the new regional trains from Spain. High speed rail is out of the question as of now, but simply double tracking, electrifying and straightening out track is a good first step
@@goldcoast8549 yes, more well-planned public transport would be a great thing for individual townships, continued mega road projects like this only induce more traffic overall. As usual, Australia isn’t learning from what’s happening elsewhere in the world….and it will cost us billions in the long term.
So boring