This page contains a once-a-month update on projects Orange City Council has been working on.
This information is taken from a report prepared for each month’s council meeting. This update was taken from the report to the 6 October 2020 Council Meeting.
Council’s maintenance crews have been continuing reactive maintenance works across the city. Rural road grading crews have completed their current programmed works and transitioned into road and carpark construction activities with the warmer weather.
Stabilisation works to improve the strength of the existing road pavement have now been completed on this section of road and a sprayed seal applied. An asphalt surface will be applied to complete these works.
Stabilisation works to improve the strength of the existing road pavement have now been completed on this section of road and a sprayed seal applied. An asphalt surface will be applied to complete these works.
Stabilisation works to improve the strength of the existing road pavement have now been completed on this section of road and a final sprayed seal applied.
Stabilisation works to improve the strength of the existing road pavement have commenced.
Works commenced on the upgrading of Ploughman’s Lane between Coronation Drive and the Escort Way. Phase 1 of the upgrade involves treating the existing pavement with stabilising agents to improve its strength. Phase 2 will involve adding an additional 200mm of new gravel pavement over the entire length.
Construction works have commenced with the continuation of footpath installation, storm water infrastructure and water main installation works.
Works are continuing on the northern side of the new roundabout with around half of the dual lane section spray sealed and ready for asphalt. The William Maker Drive pavement approaches have been completed and are ready for sealing. Further traffic changes will occur with William Maker Drive to be closed in the coming weeks as works move onto the outside lane of the Distributor Road.
Installation of the new concrete blisters at the intersection of Anson Street and Margaret Street has been completed.
The crossing outside of Orange High School was moved away from the Kenna Street intersection, blisters were installed and the central island removed to improve pedestrian safety. This work was undertaken during the September school holidays and reopened for the first day of school this term. Some additional pedestrian fencing and lighting upgrades will follow these works at a later date this year.
Some delays were experienced on this project due to untimely rainfall onto the natural excavated surfaces which resulted in the need for stabilisation of soft and wet areas with slaked lime. The subsequent pavement layers have since been installed. The roads crew has left site for Ploughmans Lane, whilst Council electricians install underground conduits for solar panels and lighting in preparation for the shade structure subcontractor to install footings. Installations of kerbs and sealing of the carpark can occur once the footings have been installed.
All civil work has been completed on this project with the exception of final commissioning by Council staff which is anticipated being completed within the next week. There is however some minor rehabilitation required over the pipeline route.
The contractor has not made the progress expected over the last few weeks as a result of wet weather. The contractor has also claimed that wet weather has hampered his ability to undertake the required rehabilitation in Ken Rawle Park and Pilcher Park. Council staff have expressed concern to the contractor that this rehabilitation is a high priority.
Council is also in discussions with the contractor on some quality related items with a view to their rectification before practical completion of the project is given.
Anson Street lights were energised on Friday 23 October. It is anticipated that the Summer Street lights will be energised on 30 October 2020. Following this, decommissioning of the pre-existing lighting will be undertaken in consultation with business houses.
Works are continuing on the smart water meter program with the on boarding of businesses to commence soon. Council has ordered additional water meters to continue the role out of this program.
Works are progressing on the renewal of the Autumn Street 100mm diameter UPVC water main renewal. Works have been completed between Icely Road and Summer Street with the section between Summer Street and Byng Street on hold whilst works are completed on McNamara Street water main renewal.
Works have commenced on the renewal of the McNamara Street water main between Summer Street and Kite Street. Work is being undertaken at night in order to minimise the impact on businesses nearby.
The work involves the renewal and relocation of the existing 100mm diameter water main that is located in the middle of McNamara Street with a larger 150mm diameter UPVC water main to be located within the footpath on the western side of McNamara Street. This work is expected to be completed by the 13 November 2020 weather permitting.
All works have been completed on the relining of the sewer main with Junction sealing to the property connections currently underway. All works are expected to be finalised by Christmas 2020.
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