PROJECT

Fitzsimons Lane
Upgrade

Bus, Cycle & Pedestrian Lanes

At the conclusion of an ambitious $5 million upgrade of Fitzsimons Lane, Major Road Projects Victoria and its contractors selected industry-leading, sustainable anti-slip coloured surface treatments using over 23 tonnes of recycled glass to enhance safety and visibility across bus, cycle, and pedestrian lanes—making walking and cycling around the community safer with a durable, low-maintenance finish.

Client
Major Road Projects Victoria

Location
Fitzsimons Lane, Melbourne

Service

Anti-Slip Colored Surface Treatment CST

Sector

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Client Challenge

With the area experiencing high traffic volumes, there was an urgent need to reduce congestion and enhance road safety for all users. The busy intersections in the project scope required upgrades to handle the increasing traffic efficiently. Additionally, introducing priority bus lanes, safer pedestrian crossings, and cycling lanes was essential to support active transportation users and ensure their safety.

BMD Constructions & Major Road Projects Victoria needed a robust solution that addressed these issues while meeting community expectations and maintaining environmental sensitivity. Supported by ecologiQ, which is responsible for increasing the use of recycled materials in major transport infrastructure projects, the clients were intent on identifying ways to use more recycled materials across all major road upgrades, in line with the Victorian Government’s Recycled First Policy.

Given the large project budget and two years of disruption on Fitzsimons Lane, the clients also wanted to use products with a longer Service Life, and which could be installed quickly.

Solution

Delivering the fix

23,000 kg Recycled Glass Used

OmniGrip Direct incorporated 23 tonnes of 1–3 mm, 75% crushed Australian Recycled Glass into the surface treatment, equivalent to recycling 115,000 beer bottles, reducing the project’s carbon footprint.

3,900 m² of OmniGrip CST Installed

Installed across intersections, bus lanes, and cycling lanes in Templestowe, including Porter Street–Fitzsimons Lane and Foote Street–Williamsons Road, to improve visibility and safety.

OmniGrip ReSurface for Medians

Applied to concrete medians to provide a durable, low-maintenance finish and enable construction efficiencies.

Compliant and Collaborative

OmniGrip CST meets VicRoads Section 431 safety standards. Delivered in collaboration with BMD Constructions and EcologiQ, ensuring high performance and environmental responsibility.

Long-Lasting Performance

Meticulous application reduced maintenance needs, minimised community disruption, and improved financial sustainability.

The results

Safer crossings, cycle lanes, and bus priority zones.

Over 23 tonnes of waste glass diverted from landfill.

Repurposed 1–3 mm, 75% crushed Australian Recycled Glass avoided 18,400 kg of embodied carbon, setting a benchmark for sustainable infrastructure.

Low-maintenance, long-lasting finish

TIPES Level 3 Certified Safety Surface

Impact

“Prior to the upgrade, the roundabout was both a safety hazard and bottleneck for commuters, this upgrade addresses these key problems and makes the journey safer and less congested.”

Vicki Ward MP

Member for Eltham

“This high quality industry leading road surface treatment manufactured locally will deliver benefits for both environment and community.”

EcologiQ

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