Revised Completion Date for Works

The program of work on the Beardow Street landslip had an estimated completion date of September 2019. The contractors who are managing this project on behalf of Council have let Council know of a revised completion date, for the landslip remediation works, of late October 2019. This means that the site where all the work has been taking place will be vacated by late October.

The repavement of Beardow Street itself and associated infrastructure works will start almost immediately after this and these works are anticipated to be finished prior to the end of November 2019.
There are a number of reasons for the amended timelines including:

* Rain delays in July and August which were significant

* There have also been a number of necessary design reviews

* A requirement for the addition of what is called a 'dish drain' which was not factored into the original planning.

* Unforeseen additional excavation and contaminated material removal

Please be assured that Council is working with the contractors to move things forward to a conclusion as quickly as possible.

In addition, we told you recently that the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) ordered Council to undertake preliminary contamination sampling of soil within the Beardow Street Southern Road Reserve (grassed or vegetated side of the road), either side of the current works. This will commence soon and be finished before the end of October.

It is envisaged that there will be little inconvenience from this additional activity, but Council wanted to let you know the reason for the extra independent works.

Thank you for your patience - we appreciate it.