Funding sought for industrial road

Council will apply for $980,000 in funding to rehabilitate and upgrade Links Drive in Woree.

A collector road that services numerous industrial and freight businesses, Links Drive is showing signs of pavement failure and defects, along with significant kerb and pavement damage as a result of heavy vehicle use.

“The age of the pavement is nearing the end of its life,” the report states.

As part of the rehabilitation works, Council will upgrade the pavement for this section of road to be suitable for a heavy vehicle (B-double) route.

Council is seeking funding assistance through Round 7 of the Australian Government’s Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program, which will provide up to 50 per cent of projects costs.

The rehabilitation of Links Drive and associated improvements is estimated to cost $1.96 million.