STAGE 2 OF WHEELERS LANE REHABILITATION SET TO START
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is set to proceed with Stage 2 of the Wheelers Lane Rehabilitation project, with preliminary works scheduled to start at the end of November.
The preliminary works for Stage 2 are expected to start on Monday 27 November 2023 and will take approximately 5-7 days to complete, weather permitting.
These works will improve road safety by relocating watermain valves from areas of the road with traffic and ensure the site is prepared for the second phase of works to occur in early 2024.
The project is utilising a phased approach to ensure impacts to businesses and trades are minimised in the lead up to Christmas.
During the preliminary works the northbound lanes on Wheelers Lane approaching the Myall Street roundabout will be closed with detours in place via Douglas Mawson Road.
Residents are urged to allow for extra travel time in peak traffic windows including before and after school.
At the completion of these preliminary works, traffic detours will be removed, and normal Wheelers Lane traffic flows will be restored until Stage 2 recommences after the Christmas/New Year holiday period.
DRC Senior Projects Engineer Matthew Grebenc said the phased approach to Stage 2 is important to ensure the community and nearby businesses are impacted as little as possible.
“It will be great to see Stage 2 of this project come to fruition and improve the road quality of a busy thoroughfare. The preliminary works occurring in November will ensure the site is ready for the next phase of the project that will occur early next year,” Mr Grebenc said.
Council is currently finalising the next phases of project delivery with further information, including dates, to be made available to residents when available.
“Once details such as project milestones, proposed dates, durations, and traffic implications are confirmed, we will provide updated information on Council’s Your Say page and begin consultation with impacted residents and stakeholders,” Mr Grebenc said.
The Your Say page can be found https://yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/wheelers-lane-rehabilitation-stage-2 and residents are encouraged to follow the page in order to stay updated on the project.
The Wheelers Lane Rehabilitation Stage 2 project is funded by the Australian Government under its Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program – Phase 4.
Last Edited: 23 Nov 2023