Marshall Street Deviation Update

Works are continuing on the Marshall Street deviation project with the realignment works offering up some unexpected challenges.

While the kerb and guttering, footpath and retaining walls works are underway and the road foundation improvements have started, the original designs have been modified.

The changes were required to the new underground draining line as we needed to thread the pipeline between a complex array of existing electrical, water, gas and telecommunications services which are located at varying depths below ground.

“It’s not unusual to make changes to plans when we encounter challenges on major projects. This project is a particularly complex one because of the number of services located in a small area at different depths,’’ Wollongong Lord Mayor Councillor Gordon Bradbery AM said.

“I understand the community is keen to see this essential deviation up and running as soon as possible, but it’s also important we get it right. This is one part of a significant infrastructure project that will provide flood-reliable access to the growing West Dapto community.’’

Council staff have been working with businesses and residents in the Marshall Street area to keep them up to date about the project and the challenges that are being worked through.

“Thank you to everyone for your patience as we undertake this essential work that will, ultimately, improve traffic congestion and connections in West Dapto.’’

We anticipate that with good weather and no further changes needed in the design the opening of the deviation will happen in late February, not next week as we had earlier advised.

For more information visit Council’s website, www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au or contact our Customer Service team on (02) 4227 7111.

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