Resealing and Asphalting Program Complete
Published on 09 June 2023
Mansfield Shire Council’s Resealing and Asphalting Program is now complete with 29.3 kms of roads resealed over the 2022/23 financial year. The total budget for the resealing and asphalting program was $2,144,696 (ex GST).
Mansfield Shire are responsible for maintaining 280km of sealed roads across the Shire, however do not maintain arterial roads that are the responsibility of the Department of Transport and Planning, such as the Jamieson-Woods Point Road, Midland Highway, Maroondah Highway and the Mansfield-Whitfield Road.
Contractors CountryWide Asphalt & Civil Pty Ltd and Boral Asphalt Pty Ltd were engaged to undertake extensive reseal preparation and resealing works. This included profiling the existing road surface to stabilise any soft spots, and spray sealing the surface to provide a renewed road pavement.
Resealing works have been completed on priority sections of the following roads:
- Ancona Road, Ancona
- Apollo Street, Mansfield
- Barwite Road, Barwite
- Bon Crescent, Bonnie Doon
- Crosbys Lane, Mansfield
- Curia Street, Mansfield
- Graves Road, Mansfield
- Hearns Road, Boorolite
- Howes Creek Road, Mansfield
- Kidston Parade, Mansfield
- Merton-Strathbogie Road, Merton
- Monkey Gully Road, Mansfield
- Lake Nillahcootie Road, Barjarg
- O’Hanlon Road, Mansfield
- Olympic Street, Mansfield
- School Lane, Merrijig
Asphalting works were conducted by Boral Asphalt Pty Ltd on roundabouts and busy street sections. Although asphalting is more expensive than spray sealing, it offers a longer useful life, and is more resilient to vehicles turning and accelerating on these sections of road.
Asphalting works have been completed on priority sections of the following roads:
- Apollo Street – Victoria Street Roundabout, Mansfield
- High Street Carparks (west-bound lane), Mansfield
- High Street Crossovers (west-bound lane), Mansfield
- Section of Highett Street – Malcolm Street Roundabout, Mansfield
Crack sealing works were also completed by Boral Asphalt Pty Ltd. This involves sealing the cracks on road surfaces, preventing water entering the pavement and causing further damage.
Crack sealing works have been completed on priority sections of the following roads:
- Adams Street, Mansfield
- Ailsa Street, Mansfield
- Cricket Street, Mansfield
- Elvins Street, Mansfield
- Kitchen Street, Mansfield
- Hunter Street, Mansfield
- Minerva Street, Mansfield
- Nolan Street, Mansfield
- Reynolds Street, Mansfield
- Stoneleigh Road, Mansfield
- Ultimo Street, Mansfield
- Victoria Street, Mansfield
- Village Court, Mansfield
Upgrade of an existing unsealed road intersection was completed by Alpine Civil Pty Ltd on the intersection of Buttercup Road with Gonzaga Lane and School Lane. These works included constructing new road pavement and applying a two-coat bituminous spray seal. An improved road alignment was introduced at the intersection to require drivers to stop before crossing the road. Give way signs were also installed on both sides of the road.
Mayor Cr James Tehan said the comprehensive list of works has resulted in significantly improved sealed road surfaces for residents, farmers, local businesses and other road users across the Shire.
“These road surface treatments are important to increase the life of our roads and maintain a smoother and safer journey for all road users,” he said.
“The road resealing and asphalting program also reduces the reactive maintenance required by our Field Services team.”
“Council thanks the contractors and all involved in completing this large program of works. The community are also to be thanked for their patience and support while works were underway.” he said.
If you have any questions in relation to this project, please contact Council’s Capital Works team on 03 5775 8555 or email capitalworks@mansfield.vic.gov.au.