6 SEPTEMBER 2022- DETOUR PLANNED DURING DELIVERY OF IMPORTANT TULLY PROJECT
Council is commencing important works to upgrade Murray Street, between Richardson Street and Curtis Street intersections.
Division Two Councillor Teresa Millwood said site establishment activities have commenced with construction work starting from 6 September. Variable message boards have been in place to advise the community of the upcoming works.
"Maintaining access to businesses has been an important factor to consider during planning of this project and Council officers have engaged impacted properties throughout the project and their feedback has been incorporated into the final design and delivery program.”
Councillor Millwood said that creating jobs and supporting Cassowary Coast construction industry is a key focus of the project, with a number of local contractors engaged and where available, materials being sourced locally.
For the safety of workers and road users, changed traffic conditions will be in place while the works are carried out. This includes the temporary closure of Murray Street at the intersection of Richardson Street, from Monday 12 September, weather and site conditions permitting. A short detour will be in place via Hort and Curtis Streets. Businesses will remain open during construction and can be accessed via the Murray Street and Curtis Street intersection.
Works are expected to be completed by mid-December 2022 subject to weather and site conditions.
Councillor and Major Projects portfolio holder Nick Pervan said the project will upgrade stormwater infrastructure to improve heavy rainfall performance, install kerb and channel, renew pavement; which is currently at end of life and requires regular maintenance, intersection upgrades to ensure sufficient width for B-Doubles and replacement of existing water main.
Access to businesses during peak business hours is important to maintain. Some works may be undertaken outside of business hours to minimise impacts to businesses and the public. Works will primarily be undertaken between 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
The $1.87 million project is funded by the Australian Government and the Cassowary Coast Regional Council as part of Council’s 2022/2023 budget, the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure (LRCI) Program and Roads to Recovery funding.
Throughout the project, project updates and notices of proposed traffic conditions will be distributed via email.
If you wish to receive email updates about the project, please contact Council by emailing enquiries@ccrc.qld.gov.au with the project name. Alternatively, please call 1300 763 903 for more information or visit the project webpage at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/murraystreetreconstructionworks.
