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Posted on Monday 23rd of March, 2015,
Greater Shepparton City Council’s contractors for Verney Road, Mawson Constructions, are well underway with the upgrade and residents will continue to see works on the road until at least mid-April.
Mawson Constructions encountered issues with the gas main which had to be re-aligned and consequently impacted on scheduled drainage works. In addition the ground on which the road is being constructed was found to be wet and unstable due mainly to the table drains on both sides of Verney Road. This surface will be treated before the road is constructed and asphalted.
It is now anticipated that Verney Road will reopen to traffic from Saturday, 18 April 2015 subject to weather conditions. Works will still occur along the side of Verney Road and Ford Road until early May 2015.
Greater Shepparton City Council Director Infrastructure Steve Bowmaker said “as of this week the main storm water drain is 80 per cent complete and the overall drainage works are well over the half way mark.”
“Excavation for pavement is 90 per cent complete and will be followed by pavement construction. Footpath works have also commenced along the east side of the road,” he said
“We ask the community to adhere to speed limits around the works area,” said Mr Bowmaker.
“Council recognises the delay will be a continued inconvenience for residents, and we thank them for their co-operation and support during the upgrade,” said Mr Bowmaker.
For further information contact Greater Shepparton City Council on 5832 9700 or visit www.greatershepparton.com.au for project updates
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