Council applies for roundabout funding

11 October 2017

North Orange residents and drivers using the bypass to commute around Orange will have a more convenient trip if a funding application for a new roundabout is successful.

The council is asking for funding for the new project from the NSW Government's Resources for Regions program.

The proposal is to build the new roundabout at the intersection of the bypass with William Maker Drive.

The proposal would also see the current bypass / Hill Street intersection closed and the route of Hill St adjusted to meet with the new roundabout.

As part of the funding application, the council has finalised the engineering designs for the roundabout.

DESIGN : Orange City Council's engineering plans for the project show a new roundabout at the intersection of the bypass with William Maker Driver a re-aligned Hill Street. The location of the fence around the Emmaville cottage is shown in pink and the cottage building in green.

LOCATION: This Google Maps image is designed to give an impression about the location of the road, alongside the Botanic Gardens car-park.