NOW COMPLETE
Bitumen Reseal Program Some of the completed roads include:
Council has invested in the region’s road network by resealing a host of local roads.
Forest Hill - Gill Street; William Street, Dodt Road, Brimblecombe Street.
Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said the 2025-26 Bitumen Reseal and Asphalt Program covered dozens of streets across the region, with work now officially complete.
Grantham - Armstrong Road, Railway Street, Citrus Street. Laidley - Coates Street, Drayton Street, John Street North, Moonlight Parade, Alexander Street, Douglas McInnes Drive, Old Mulgowie Road, Lester Lane West, Miles Road, Whitehouse Road, Range Crescent, Orton Street, Crown Street, Breuer Street, South Street, Macaranga Court, Paroz Road.
“Council crews and contractors began work on the program in November last year and have completed works on a total of 78 roads equating to almost 63 kilometres,” he said.. “These roads had reached the stage of intervention and have undergone works to improve rideability and safety for motorists and cyclists and to extend the road’s useful life. “However, for some of Council’s roads, they were simply too far gone, and our crews have invested in not just doing the reseal but completing a total pavement rehab and bitumen reseal preparation works.
Gatton - Beaven Street, Byrne Street, Clarkes Lane, Cochrane Street, Crowley Lane, Dennis Minson Drive, Dionysius Street, Edwards Road, Falconer Street, Fitzgerald Street, Gassman Street, Logan Street, McKay Street, McNeil Street, Murry Street, Spencer Street, Tew Court, Wilson Lane, Wilson Street, Woodlands Road, Lowe Street, Byrne Street.
“These roads included Paradise Road, Mount Sylvia, a section of Zabel Road, Lockrose, Hawleys Road, Lake Clarendon, Jew Road, Crowley Vale and Tenthill Creek Road, Gatton – just to name a few.
Withcott – O’Neils Road, Skyline Drive, Twilight Court, Karbul Crescent, Glencoe Road, Tabletop Road, Berghofer Drive, Biggs Road, Wandin Road, Meadows Road.
“Overall, this project was a highlight of our 2025-26 Budget, with a substantial capital investment.
Helidon – Bowen Street, Lawlers Road, Trost Street, Plant Street, Piccadilly Lane, McGovern Park Access Road.
“We all know how important our roads are – and that is why we continue to make this ongoing investment in not only this project, but our entire road network.
“These were some of our region’s busiest streets, so to have their lifespans extended is the news we want to give our community,” Cr Hagan said.
“Works included resealing, removing and replacing unsuitable material, surface correction, pothole repairs and kerb and channel replacement.
A bitumen reseal involves spraying a thin layer of bitumen over an existing road surface, followed by a layer of stone aggregate that is rolled in to create a durable, skid-resistant finish.
“The old saying really does ring true – the better you look after something, the longer it will last. Road resealing means they achieve their maximum lifespan, saving money in the long run.”
This process protects the underlying pavement from weather damage and everyday wear and tear.
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