Natural Disaster - Road Construction Works
Natural Disaster - Road Reconstruction Works
Our Local Government Area has been impacted by several severe weather events over a long period of time, restricting Council’s endeavours to conduct what are extensive repair and restoration works. This is referred to as a Natural Disaster Declaration. When a Natural Disaster event is declared, this means we will do emergency repairs and apply to the NSW Government for funding to do the subsequent reconstruction works. Most of our local roads have been declared under the Natural Disaster Declaration packages which we have lodged to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) for approval. Once approved by TfNSW, Council will commence roadworks, weather and staff and contractor availability permitting, as soon as practically possible. However, we stress that, unfortunately, any works are dependent upon funding availability.
Unfortunately, Council does not have the financial resources to undertake the reconstruction works following a natural disaster event like a flood and requires State and Federal Government funding. This is a process that impacts and affects all NSW Councils across the State.
How the Natural Disaster Declaration Process works
For further information please visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2022-02/nsw-disaster-assistance-guidelines-dag-2021.pdf
What are the different Council packages?
AGRN - Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - Mary Gilmore
AGRN - Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - Mary Gilmore Way
Phase - Package - EPA-RW- P1 MGW
$Value subject to change - $1,129,634 (including variation) for 80% completed works. Additional scope not approved by TfNSW.
Status with Transport for NSW
- Mary Gilmore Way - $1.129m submitted to TfNSW
- Additional area sent to TfNSW approved
- $100,007,229.71 received from TfNSW for Mary Gilmore Way (Package 1)
- Council completed reseal from Block Grant money for regional roads
Council Project Status Update
Line marking work will commence soon on reseal areas
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - General Works
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards
Phase – Package - Emergency Works
$ Value Subject to Change - $1,736,708.30
Status with Transport for NSW
Submitted Scope of Works to TfNSW for approval - last correspondence 19 August 2024
Scope includes:
o Unsealed roads (non-priority)
o Tree & vegetation clearing
Roads included are:
- Abbots Lane
- Adams Lane
- Adams Lane North
- Adelargo Road
- Andersons Road
- Arramagong Road
- Back Piney Range Road
- Bald Hills Road
- Beazleys Lane
- Bembricks Lane
- Berendebba Lane
- Bewleys Road
- Bimbi-Caragabal Road
- Bimbi St (Caragabal-Quanidalla Road)
- Bobelar Lane
- Campbells Lane
- Clay Pit Road
- Dixons Lane
- Dunkleys Lane
- Eualdrie Road
- Eves Lane
- Gerrybang Road-I
- Gerrybang Road-II
- Gibraltar Rocks Road
- Goodes Lane
- Grants Lane
- Grimms Lane
- Hancock-Flinns Road
- Hancock-Williams Road
- Hazells Road
- Healys Road
- Heathcotes Lane
- Holy Camp Road
- Kangarooby Road
- Major West Road
- McCanns Lane
- McDonalds Lane
- Melyra Street
- Napiers Road
- O'Loughlins Lane
- Peaks Creek Road
- Piney Range Hall Road
- Pinnacle Road
- Reeves Lane
- Sandy Creek Road
- South Street
- Taylors Road
- Yambira Road
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - Priority Patches
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards
Phase – Package - EPA-RW - P3 Priority Patches (Heavy Patching on Sealed Roads)
Submitted Scope of Works to TfNSW for approval - last correspondence 19 September 2024.
$ Value Subject to Change - $8,828,278 New Value: $7,211,868.03
Status with Transport for NSW
$7,211,868.03 upper limit is approved by TfNSW for Package 3.
90% complete
Scope includes:
- Line marking work on Henry Lawson Way to start 2nd week of October 2024
- Driftway Road
- Deaths Lane
- Henry Lawson Way - Forbes
- Morangarell Road
- Quandialla-Caragabal Road
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - North Patching
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards
Phase – Package - EPA-RW - P4 - North Patching. (Heavy Patching on Sealed Roads)
Submitted scope of works to TfNSW for approval - Last correspondence 12 June 2024
$ Value Subject to Change - $6,092,819.36
Status with Transport for NSW
Council is working with TfNSW on the revised scope of works for this package. TfNSW is disputing contractor rates (market rate with no mark up). Other issues were also raised whereby assessors did not look at photos to see straightness test on subgrade issues and other pavement issues. Council has submitted a submission back to TfNSW and awaiting a response. The matter has been corresponded with the Minister for Local Roads.
Roads included in the package are:
- Adelargo Road
- Bald Hills Road - East West
- Ballendene Road
- Bewleys Road
- Goodes Lane
- Gooloogong Road (MR237)
- Hunters Road
- Keiths Lane
- Mortray Road
- Muncks Lane
- Piney Range Hall Road
- Sandy Creek Road
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - South Patching
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards
Phase – Package - EPA-RW - P5 - South Patching. (Heavy Patching on Sealed Roads)
Submitted scope of works to TfNSW for approval - last correspondence 15 May 2024
$ Value Subject to Change - $10,726,397.41
Status with Transport for NSW
DCPM submitted scope of works to TfNSW for approval.
Scope of works include:
- Back Piney Range Road
- Berrys Road
- Bimbi-Quandialla Road
- Bimbi-Thuddungra Road
- Bland Road
- Edward Square, Greenethorpe
- Eualdrie Road
- Gambarra Road
- Gerrybang Road
- Gooloogong Road (R096/MR237)
- Greenethorpe-Bumbaldry Road
- Greenethorpe-Koorawatha Road
- Grenfell Street
- Holy Camp Road
- Iandra Road
- James Street
- Martins Lane
- Margaret Street
- Melyra Street
- Murrays Lane
- Newton Street
- Nowlans Road
- Old Forbes Road
- Sale Street
- Second Street
- South Street
- Talbot Street
- Third Street
- Tyagong Creek Road
- Wirega-Greenethorpe Road
AGRN - EVENT - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - Priority Unsealed
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards
Phase – Package - EPA-RW - P6 - Priority Unsealed
$ Value Subject to Change - $1,941,823 Now: $1,103,072.01
Status with Transport for NSW
$1,103,072.01 is approved from TfNSW for Package 6.
Scope includes medium and heavy formation grading of unsealed roads.
85% of the work under this scope is already completed.
Last correspondence 19 August 2024
Roads included are:
- Arramagong Road
- Bald Hills Road
- Barkers Road East
- Barkers Road North
- Gannons Lane
- Lynchs Road
- Maddens Lane
- McCanns Lane
- Napiers Road
- Nealons Lane
- Reeves Lane
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - Drain Cleaning
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards
Phase – Package - EPA-RW - P7 - Drain Cleaning
$ Value Subject to Change - $1,550,000.00
Status with Transport for NSW
- Council providing scope and photos.
- Submission due date 5 October 2024
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards - Sinking Culverts
AGRN – Event - 1034 - 14 September 2022 onwards
Phase – Package - EPA-RW - P7 - Sinking Culverts
$ Value Subject to Change - TBC
Status with Transport for NSW
- Council providing scope and photos.
- Submission due date 5 October 2024
Natural Disaster – Road Reconstruction Works
At this time of year, colder weather presents challenges for our road sealing operations. Sprayed bituminous treatments, which are essential for road surfacing, require warm and dry conditions to adhere properly to the road surface. When temperatures are cold or damp, there is a significant risk of the seal not bonding correctly with the road, leading to potential issues like early aggregate loss (known as stripping). This can ultimately compromise the durability and safety of our roads and lead to expensive re-work.
To ensure that our road surfaces meet safety and quality standards, all road authorities delay any sealing work, typically over the winter period, until more favourable weather conditions return which is usually around end of September to mid-October however, some works that have approval from TfNSW will progress following a risk assessment during this period of time.
We understand that this delay may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Your safety and the quality of our infrastructure are our top priorities.