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Roads and Maritime Services I September 2019
Ellerton Drive extensionCommunity Update
Bridge construction progressing over the Queanbeyan River,
looking east
Work on the Ellerton Drive extension is progressing well with
the project on track for completion by mid-2020.
98% of earth moved
5 of 9 bridge segments launched
2.9km of 4.4km paving laid
3 of 3 fauna underpasses installed
3.8km of 4.4km drains now in place
6 of 7 noise walls underway or complete
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Roads and Maritime Services
Bridge construction progress Work on the bridge has made
significant progress with all piers now built, and five segments
launched across the Queanbeyan River to date. .
An additional bridge segment is expected to be launched each
month until all nine segments are in place. The full bridge span is
expected to connect to the southern side of the Queanbeyan River
early next year.
Road construction and earthworkWork is well underway to build
the road pavement layers.
Bulk earthworks for the project are now substantially
complete.
Work on launching bridge segments over the Queanbeyan River
continues
Pavement work underway on the northern side of the project
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Ellerton Drive extension - Community Update
Got questions?For any questions or more information about the
project please contact our community liaison team on 1800 116 337
or email [email protected]
Completed noise wall on existing Ellerton Drive
Work progressing on upgrade of existing Ellerton Drive
Landscaping workLandscaping is underway to reduce dust generated
on site with grass and mulch laid on embankments where work has
been completed. Tree and shrub planting will start closer to the
end of the project and will be regularly maintained.
Noise wall constructionNoise walls on existing Ellerton Drive
and near Taylor Place have been completed.
Construction of noise walls in Fairlane Estate near the
Queanbeyan River is more than 50 per cent complete. Work started
near the river and will progress towards Old Cooma Road.
Work continuing• Bridge segment construction and launches
• Road foundation layers
• Pavement work on the road extension
• Building noise walls in Fairlane Estate.
Supporting the local community A donation of large rocks from
the Ellerton Drive site was made to the Royalla Commons for use in
landscaping for the community space.
“The Royalla Common Management Committee thanks the Ellerton
Drive project team for their generous donation and delivery of
rocks to the Common. The rocks are a great addition to the
landscape development of the Community Hall and car park. The
donated rocks reflect the rural character of the hall and enhance
the landscape development of the Common.”
Paul Bombardier, Chair of the Royalla Common Management
Committee.
Upgrade of existing Ellerton DrivePavement upgrade work on the
existing section of Ellerton Drive started in May and is expected
to be completed in late September, weather permitting.
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Project progress near Greenleigh, looking south
Thanks for your patienceWork is planned to ensure the impact on
neighbours is reduced where possible, however sometimes our work
can still cause inconvenience. The project team would like to thank
our neighbours and the broader community for their patience during
construction.
Our standard working hours are 7am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to
1pm on Saturdays.
Contact us:For construction related matters, please contact WBHO
Infrastructure on:
1800 116 337
[email protected]
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240 Old Cooma Road Karabar NSW 2620
For any questions about the project that are not related to
construction, contact QPRC on:
1800 316 644
[email protected]
qprc.nsw.gov.au/Major-Works-Projects/
Ellerton-Drive-Extension
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