General News
18 June, 2022
Council commits $8.4M to maintaining roads
COUNCIL has endorsed the provision of $8.4 million for the maintenance and renewal of its 1,360km road network.
A commitment of $4.4 million through the annual Pavement Rehabilitation Program will help ensure Council roads are maintained to a safe and suitable standard.
Regular monitoring of roads through an inspection program and a condition assessment system, prioritises those roads requiring renewal.
Roads identified for renewal through the Pavement Rehabilitation Program in the next 12 months include:
• Aumuller St, Bungalow, from Poochies Parlour to Spence St
• Greenslopes St, Edge Hill, from Pease St to Forest St
• English St, Manunda, from Anderson St to Wilkinson St, and from Wilkinson St to Card St
• Kamerunga Rd, Redlynch, from Daphne St roundabout to Regent Avenue Park
• Varley St, Yorkeys Knob, from Nancy St to Judith St
• Yorkeys Knob Rd, Yorkeys Knob, from Dunne Rd to Varley St.
Council will spend $1.43 million on maintaining the surface layer of its roads, which is critical to extending the life of the underlying pavement.
The annual Reseal Program plays a critical role in extending the life of Council roads by applying a protective reseal layer over the existing sealed surface.
This helps to prevent moisture from penetrating through deteriorated or oxidised bitumen seals into the underlying pavement, which results in costly repairs.
Council has also endorsed a $2.57 million Asphalt Overlay Program, which will repair and renew 34 streets and roads across 15 suburbs.
The program involved the removal and replacement of deteriorated or oxidised asphalt, which prevents moisture from penetrating into the underlying pavement, and provides a safe, smooth and sustainable surface for traffic.
