General News
23 December, 2024
BEST OF 2024: Sod turned on Baronne Creek upgrade
The next phase of works on National Park Road commenced with major work repairs to the Baronne Creek floodway.
First published August 7, 2024.
Gilgandra Shire Council has appointed Lithgow-based civil construction company, Central Industries, to undertake the design and construction of a new concrete floodway structure at Baronne Creek.
“National Park Road is a crucial regional route providing essential access to the north of the Gilgandra shire,” said mayor Doug Batten. The Baronne Creek flood mitigation works will complement the current sealing of 12.5km of National Park Road, further enhancing resilience by providing families and farmers in the Curban and Tooraweenah area along this road improved access to health and education facilities through all-weather access, leading to greater liveability for this region.”
The floodway will comprise of culverts and a concrete causeway (slab), to facilitate flows whilst permitting access without damage to the road and causeway surface. Council said they are pleased to be partnering with Central Industries, an experienced civil construction company. Lincoln Dent, general manager of Central Industries, said they are really excited to be working in Gilgandra and with the local council on this project.
“It’s a great opportunity that will not only provide safe and reliable access for grain distribution, but also families and travellers across all weather events,” said Mr Dent.
The Baronne Creek crossing upgrade is in-line with council’s Community Strategic Plan outcome of ‘a community with improved roads and transport network’ and the specific Delivery and Operational Plan action of ‘delivering construction of Baronne Creek Floodway’.
The total cost of this project is $2,000,000; with the NSW government providing $900,000 through the Infrastructure Betterment Fund and $1,000,000 provided through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangement, a joint Commonwealth and state government initiative, and $100,000 in council funding. Council has advised that the project is anticipated to be completed by the end of September 2024, weather permitting.
