There are expected to be fewer delays for drivers using Clarence Way during severe weather after two major flood immunity projects have been completed
The projects at Culmaran Creek and Tunglebung Creek involved raising road levels by up to 1.5metres, installing multi-cell reinforced concrete box culverts, replacing existing timber composite bridge decks with concrete structures, and completing drainage upgrades to improve flood resilience at both locations.
The work was done by Kyogle Council and it took about six months and cost $7.2million.
These two projects are part of the broader $26.1 million upgrade of Clarence Way between Bonalbo and the Bruxner Highway at Sandilands.
The Clarence Way upgrade project includes $10million in funding through the Regional Road Transport Recovery Program and $7.08million in Essential Public Asset Restoration funding.
Further funding comes the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($3.2million)) and NSW Government election commitments ($4.83million).
Kyogle Council has contributed $1million.
The projects will be tested when the region is hit with heavy rain and flooding.
NSW Minister for Recovery and State MP Janelle Saffin by investing in flood immunity now, we are reducing future disruption, supporting local economies and helping communities stay connected when it matters most.
Kyogle mayor Danielle Mulholland said the projects are “truly transformative for our community, reducing the number of times Clarence Way is cut during heavy rain and improving safety for everyone who relies on this road.”
This information was provided by the office of Janelle Saffin MP.