Work on the first of eight different segments of Lansdowne Road will kick off this week.
The first section of the overall project – Betterment of Lansdowne Road, will see crews work on a 500-metre section which runs off Kundle Kundle Road.
Drainage, pavement improvements, road alignment, safety upgrades, spray sealing and line marking will all take place.
The project objective is to reduce the level of impact the road sustains over its life and to help withstand future natural disasters.
The first section is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather depending, with the overall project scope to be completed in the second half of 2025.
The road was severely impacted in February and March of 2022 from severe weather and flooding.
As a result, the $6,288,000 project is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Government Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements through the Regional Roads and Transport Recovery Package.
For more details and updates on the project visit midcoast.nsw.gov.au/MajorRoadProjects
Quotes attributable to NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison
“Lansdowne Road provides an essential connection for residents of the MidCoast hinterland region to Taree.
“It not only helps provide access to essential services like hospitals and major retailers, but it’s also an important link in the route to the Pacific Motorway.
“This work will help assure the community the road will not only be restored but rebuilt with a design that’s better able to withstand future severe weather events.
“Residents of Lansdowne, Kundle Kundle and all those who use Lansdowne Road will soon be able to stay connected for longer.”
Quotes attributable to Senator for New South Wales, Deborah O’Neill
“This jointly funded investment will ensure Lansdowne Road is built back better, reducing its vulnerability in any future extreme weather events and helping locals to stay connected in emergencies.”
“It’s an investment not just in a road, but in the disaster resilience of the community.”
Quote from MidCoast Council Mayor, Claire Pontin
“We’re glad to announce this upcoming work that will greatly improve the trip for residents and visitors to the area.”
“This section of road was significantly impacted by the weather event in the early parts of 2022.”
