Road Resealing Preparation Works
Published on 23 August 2022
Following a weather delay in reseal preparation works originally scheduled for May, works are now set occur across the Shire next month ahead of resealing in spring.
Council’s $184,591 reseal preparation contract was awarded to Countrywide Asphalt. The contractor will undertake the preparation works between 1 and 9 September with allowance in the program for wet weather.
The preparation works include removal and replacement of existing road sections to address rutting, cracks and potholes to ensure the best sealing outcome. This preparation helps to ensure the best result is achieved when the actual resealing works are undertaken.
Mayor Cr James Tehan said this Council continued to invest heavily in the Shire’s vast road network.
“Continual investment in the maintenance and improvement of our roads is vital and we understand how important it is to our community, and our economy, said Cr Tehan.
“Many factors are taken into consideration when prioritising roads for inclusion in the resealing program.
“We are always listening to community feedback and reviewing current conditions, surface defects and the effects of heavy vehicles on our roads when determining those that require the most urgent attention,” said Cr Tehan
The existing sealed sections of the following roads are scheduled to undergo reseal preparation works:
- Apollo Street, Mansfield
- Curia Street, Mansfield
- Olympic Street, Mansfield
- Kidston Parade, Mansfield
- Nillahcootie Road, Barjarg
- Merton – Strathbogie Road, Merton
- O’Hanlon Road, Mansfield
- Howes Creek Road, Mansfield
- Crosby Street, Mansfield
- Monkey Gully Road, Mansfield
Traffic management will be in place between 7am and 5pm while works are underway in these areas. Access to affected businesses and premises will be maintained during these times. To facilitate access during school drop off and pick up periods the works in Apollo Street will pause between 8am-9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm.
If you have any queries regarding the reseal preparation works, please contact Council on 5775 8555.