Repair Works Continue on Unsealed Gravel Roads
Published on 02 December 2022
Repairs to unsealed gravel roads continue across the Shire with an expanded resheeting program.
Council awarded the $449,280 contract to Extons Pty Ltd. The program will repair priority sections of unsealed roads that have deteriorated due to weather and traffic.
Over the summer months, the works will take advantage of dryer weather and are anticipated to take place between 5 December 2022 - 16 February 2023.
Mayor Cr James Tehan said significant investment has been made in this year’s budget for the road network across the Shire.
“Our unsealed gravel roads provide critical links for agriculture, business, residents and visitors,” he said.
“This investment will address the deterioration we’ve experienced due to the increased rain and ensure the roads remain safe and accessible for everyone,” he said.
The following roads will have resheeting work completed on priority sections:
- Dueran Lane, Mansfield
- Long Lane (East), Mansfield
- Hutchinsons Road, Bonnie Doon
- Monkey Gully Road, Mansfield
- Lambing Gully Road, Bonnie Doon
- Dry Creek Road, Bonnie Doon
- Carlisle Hill Road, Mansfield
A layer of 100mm of crushed rock will be added to the surface of the road, which will then be compacted and shaped. Shoulder and table drain reshaping will also be done to improve the drainage of the road surface.
Traffic management will be in place on these roads between 7am and 5pm while works are underway.
If you have any queries regarding these resheeting works, please contact Council on (03) 5775 8555.