Sealing Upgrades on James Street Completed

Published on 22 November 2024

Works to seal James Street, Bonnie Doon have now been completed as part of Council’s annual Township Sealing Program.

Every year an unsealed road in one of Mansfield Shire’s townships is selected for upgrading under the program. Last year Goughs Crescent and Catherine Street in Goughs Bay were selected.

This year, community feedback received during Council’s budget consultation and in requests for maintenance showed that sealing James Street was a priority for community.

Other factors contributing to the road’s selection were its relatively high traffic volume and its location serving both a residential area and boat ramps. The frequent maintenance required has been more difficult and costly than other roads due to the narrow, winding and sloping terrain.

With the road now sealed, residents can look forward to less dust. Council will also be able to maintain the road at a lower cost to ratepayers.

Ari Croxford-Demasi, Executive Manager Capital Works and Operations, thanked community members for their input.

"We’ve listened to feedback from our community, and it’s clear that upgrading James Street was a high priority,” he said.

“When we invest in priority upgrades like James Street, we’re allowing our maintenance crews to save time and ultimately cover more of our growing road network,” Mr Croxford-Demasi said.

The $188,000 upgrade was funded from Council’s budget.

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