Latest stages of bypass re-surfacing to begin soon

The next stages of work in the ongoing project of completely re-surfacing the northern bypass will begin in the coming weeks, following the awarding of the next stage of work worth $1.8 million.

Orange City Council Infrastructure Committee chair, Cr Glenn Taylor is delighted to see more progress.

“Weather permitting it’s expected that by the time that work is completed during April and May, more than half of the total length of the bypass will have been re-surfaced with hot mix,” Cr Glenn Taylor said.

The next stages of the project are :

• Northern bypass from Escort Way to Mitchell Highway (1.4 kms)
• The roundabout at the intersection of the bypass and Leeds Parade (to tie-in with the upgrade of a section of Leeds Parade for the new Bunnings development) , including 100 metres of the bypass west of the roundabout
• The remaining section of the roundabout at the intersection of the bypass and Ophir Road (Part of this roundabout has already been re-surfaced.)
• From Astill Drive to Astill Drrive (This 450 metre section of the bypass is between either end of this U-shaped street which runs through the Narrambla industrial estate)
• From Ophir Road to Icely Road (1.4 kms)

PROGRESS : Orange City Council Infrastructure Committee chair, Cr Glenn Taylor is pleased with progress on re-surfacing the bypass.

Work is continuing on re-surfacing the 2 .1 kilometre section of the bypass between the Mitchell Highway and William Maker Drive. For operational reasons work may begin on the new sections before this stage receives its final layers of hot-mix.

“There’s been some very positive comments from local residents who are already noticing the improvements in the bypass,” Cr Taylor said.

The works has been awarded to State Asphalt Services. The company has established a temporary asphalt plant at the East Guyong quarry to supply raw materials for the re-surfacing work.