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Posted on Wednesday 22nd of February, 2017,
Greater Shepparton City Council last night awarded a contract for another major road reconstruction and upgrade project to be undertaken in the coming months.
Mawson Constructions were awarded the $1.34m contract to undertake the upgrade of Old Dookie Road, Shepparton. The works between Drummond Road and Doyles Road will see works carried out to reconstruct and widen this section of the road.
Council’s Director Infrastructure Steve Bowmaker said works on this important freight route road will start in the coming weeks.
“There will be detours in place and we acknowledge there will be delays to traffic. We ask that people be patient and adhere to all traffic management signage through these areas,” Mr Bowmaker said.
“The proposed improvements to Old Dookie Road will make a valuable economic contribution to the Shepparton and Victorian economy. The improvements to travel time and accessibility will improve productivity in the freight and logistics industry, attract new investment into industrial areas of Shepparton, improve levels of road safety and reduce the numbers of vehicles in Central Shepparton.
Council has been successful in securing Regional Infrastructure Funding (RIF) to help fund a range of upgrades including this section of Old Dookie road connecting the Shepparton East industrial zone to the Shepparton Alternate Route.
“I encourage people who want to find out more to attend the information session for Old Dookie Road. Information and updates will also be available on our website as works progress.”
Community information sessions will be held for the project to allow people to obtain more details. Details of these will be announced next week.
Work on Verney Road Stage 3 and Welsford Street Stage 1 will also commence in the next few weeks.
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