Yatala’s upgrade

Yatala’s industrial precinct is a rapidly developing area, and the upgrade is set to improve traffic flow, increase efficiency at the interchange, and improve reliability of access conditions for freight movements and transit times for all motorway users.

With a new bridge across the M1, additional lanes, the upgrade of roundabouts to signalised intersections and the relocation of on-ramps and off-ramps, the project represents Georgiou’s first major motorway project in the region.  

Seeking innovative ways to deliver projects that stay at the forefront of customer expectations was an important element of the contract. That’s where Mooven stepped in with technology to allow the fast collection of rich, real-time traffic and environmental data. This has given Georgiou greater context and visibility at speed, allowing constructions teams to get on site sooner. 

Source: Department of Transport and Mainroads; Pacific Motorway, Exit 41, upgrade interchange.

Gearing up for smarter planning

As part of its strategy to develop its traffic management approach, Georgiou selected Mooven’s construction management platform to leverage real-time traffic data so the company could accurately and rapidly illustrate the impact of delays across the transport network during construction. 

“Working with Mooven, data collection could start almost instantly, so in less than two hours, we were able to demonstrate how Georgiou could maintain intersection performance throughout the construction period, avoiding project delays and potential cost overruns,” said Mitchell Hugo, Senior Project Engineer at Georgiou. 

Mooven gets in early to help project managers understand possible efficiencies and transform the way construction and road projects are delivered. 

By recognising a gap in the market, Mooven has allowed clients to keep pace with the digital economy and make a mark on the industry's regulatory demands by using smarter processes with internet of things (IoT) built into the fabric. 

Keeping pace

Whether it is for construction workers on the ground or drivers travelling along the motorway, true safety and efficiency on the road demands knowledge of real-time impact. 

“We’re now proving that it’s possible for the industry to lower the impact to road users while ensuring we maintain our deadlines,” added Hugo. 

“With concise traffic data at our fingertips, if there is an accident near our worksite that affects the road network, we can provide a better picture of when and where we need to operate and adjust schedules when necessary, ensuring we don’t set ourselves back or cause further impact on the network.” 

Road closures are not a simple task on the Pacific Motorway, but with Mooven’s software, Georgiou is navigating these environmental constraints through adjusting on-site resources in real-time. 

Micah Gabriels, CEO at Mooven, said that with the ability to make evidence-based decisions about when and how to work, Mooven is quickly becoming the de facto standard for traffic monitoring on roadworks throughout Queensland. 

“What we’re really doing is helping the industry understand how to work in harmony with its surroundings – improvements to our cities of tomorrow shouldn’t hurt the goings of our cities today.”

“With the ability to slot Mooven into its project toolbox as an off-the-shelf resource, the rapid implementation and ease of use made it ideal for Georgiou to not only perform the necessary monitoring and get onto the worksite as soon as possible, but the digital footing has also given the team the visibility to ensure the steady flow of traffic throughout the build.”