2013/13 Bitumen Re-seals Program- Local Roads

2012/2013 Bitumen Re-seals Program Local Roads

Media Release Lithgow City Council
15 April 2013
2012/2013 Bitumen Re-seals Program Local Roads
Re-sealing works on various local roads throughout the Local Government area are to be commencing shortly. The bitumen resealing works are necessary in order to rejuvenate some older road pavement surfaces so as to restore them back to a satisfactory operational level and extending the  longevity of pavement life. Various roads, streets and laneways in the Lithgow Local Government Area have been identified as requiring much needed upgrading. Lithgow Council will commence this work in conjunction with its bitumen sealing contractor, Fulton Hogan, commencing from 29 April 2013.  In the coming weeks residents will see Council preparing the various road surfaces (as listed below) in readiness for the bitumen spray sealing work. During the next 4 to 6 week period  Council may be working in your street and asks for your patience and co-operation during the periods of work in order to make the necessary improvements to the road network. Lithgow City Council Mayor Councillor Maree Statham said today “As part of Council’s on-going commitment to upgrading Council road network, the bitumen resurfacing program will be welcomed by many residents in restoring roads, residential streets and laneways alike back to near new condition”. "Council will do its upmost to further advise residents of commencing works in individual streets, in order to make alternative arrangements should persons require to utilise their motor vehicles during the operational hours of the works", said Mayor Statham. Roads to be resealed include: Portland 1.      Wolgan Road Villiers Street  2.      Tramway Ave  3.      Vale Street 4.      Portland Street 5.      Williwa Street 6.      Illford Street Wallerawang 1.      Cripps Avenue 2.      Brays Lane 3.      Brays Lane Causeway Lithgow 1.      Davy Street 2.      Second Street 3.      Longworth Street 4.      Jim Muir Drive 5.      Durie Street 6.      Durie Street Laneway 7.      Inch Street Laneway 8.      King Street Lane 9.      Waratah Lane 10.    Rifle/Martini Parade Laneway 11.    Corner of Beaufort Street & Bren Streets 12.    Stephenson Street 13.    Geordie Street 14.    Fullagar Avenue 15.    Pimpala Street (Marrangaroo) Mayor Statham added “These works are Council’s commitment to further improving local road infrastructure now, whilst Council also plans on providing this commitment to carry the bitumen re-sealing works program for many other roads into future financial years”. This work is another commitment by Council in providing road infrastructure to meet the needs of the community and forming part of Councils 'Developing the built environment strategy in the Community Strategic Plan vision 2025’.
Contact: Mayor Maree Statham Tel: 02 6354 9999  Fax: 02 6351 4259