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Settlement Road renewal works in Bass Coast with $840,000 funding to be complete by July 2023

Bass Coast Shire begins road renewal works on Settlement Road between Justice Road and Red Rocks Road in Cowes. The $840,000 project aims to ensure safety and sustainability of the urban road network.

By news@gippsland - 3rd May 2023 - Back to News

Bass Coast Shire is pleased to announce the commencement of road renewal works along Settlement Road between Justice Road and Red Rocks Road in Cowes. The project has been awarded to Stabilised Pavement Australia (SPA) Pty Ltd through the annual supply contract and commenced in late April 2023. The project is estimated to take approximately 5-6 weeks, subject to favourable weather, contractor availability, and material supply.

The aim of project is to maintain safe urban roads is crucial, but it's challenging to conduct works without disrupting residents, businesses, and road users

Road renewal funding

The total project cost for the Settlement Road renewal works is expected to be around $840,000, which will be partially funded by the Roads to Recovery program ($720,000) and the council's adopted 2022/23 Capital Works Program ($120,000).

The primary objective of the road renewal works is to ensure that the urban road network remains safe and sustainable for the community in the future while maintaining appropriate levels of service. Bass Coast Shire recognises the challenge of carrying out these necessary works without disrupting the lives of residents, businesses, and road users.

During the course of the project, residents and businesses can expect underground stormwater drainage renewal works, kerb and channel rectification at road intersections, and approximately 800 metres of road pavement works by adding crush rock overlay and foam bitumen stabilisation to the existing road pavement. The project will also include asphalt road sealing works, line marking, and other associated road works.

Construction safety measures

Bass Coast Shire Council has taken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of road users, pedestrians and residents during the project. Appropriate traffic and pedestrian control measures will be implemented onsite, and access to local and emergency services will always be maintained. However, we request all road and pedestrian users to allow enough time, seek alternate routes, and avoid the construction area during these times.

The project involves the use of heavy plant and machinery, including noisy and vibration works for construction such as saw cutting, earthworks and use of trucks for removal or delivery of materials etc. Bass Coast Shire Council and the contractor will make every effort to minimise disruptions to residents, businesses, and road users.

The community, residents, businesses, and other stakeholders will be kept informed of the project's progress via council's website, QR code project sign, and letterbox drops or mail-outs where appropriate. Bass Coast Shire Council appreciates the cooperation of all residents, businesses and road users during this important project. For more information, please visit Cowes, Settlement Road - Pavement Renewal Works | Engage Bass Coast page.

Pictures from Bass Coast Shire Council website.

Source: www.gippsland.com

Published by: news@gippsland.com