Current Road Project Updates - 5 July 2022

Fernside Bridge

Following the 3.5tonne (GMV) restriction put in place, a temporary crossing (side-track) is being installed on the downstream side of the current bridge to provide heavy vehicle access across the creek. This side-track will be in place until Fernside Bridge is either repaired or replaced, pending NSW Government grant submission approval.

Dunoon Road

Dunoon Road works at Boomerang Creek were completed on June 28th 2022. Additional pothole repair works for Dunoon Road will be completed over the coming weeks.

The Channon Road

Geotechnical investigations have been completed for the slip behind the guardrail. Works will commence once the design of proposed embankment reconstruction is finalised. The scope of works required to heavy patch flood damaged sections of the road has now been approved, with works to commence in the coming weeks.

The Channon Road (Robertson Bridge)

Remediation works of the abutments is planned for week starting July 4th 2022. Traffic control will be present, and motorists are advised to drive carefully.

Pinchin Road Embankment failure

Embankment reconstruction works are substantially complete. Pavement repair to the road surface will commence shortly.

Wallace Road

Geotechnical drilling has been completed. Inclinometers have been installed to monitor ground movement over the next month before design to build back better commences.

Keerrong Road

Bridge construction works are now underway. Landslip repair, drainage reconstruction and gravel road resheeting is planned to commence in August.

Tuntable Creek Road

Investigation works north of Rose Road are underway to establish the feasibility of a side-track to facilitate local access to Nimbin. Geotechnical investigations are complete for all slips. Undergoing instrument monitoring to determine the remediation of the site.

Duncan Road- Corndale Road

Works have started to heavy patch and stabilise damaged sections.

Richmond Hill Road

Embankment reconstruction works remain underway under traffic light control.

Nimbin Road (slip north of Stony Chute)

80% design drawings received and under review. Procurement of contractor proposed for this month.

Woodlawn Road

Opened up to one lane. Geotechnical investigations are scheduled for the end of July 2022.

Stony Chute Road

Geotechnical drilling has been completed. Inclinometers have been installed and will monitor ground movement over the next month prior to design commencing.

Cawongla Road

Geotechnical drilling is underway.