Council News Issue No: 163
CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA
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FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2017
ALL ROADS LEAD TO BOMEN: BMD Constructions' Project Manager Mark Gallagher and Council's General Manager James Bolton inspect the new underpass that forms part of the Bomen Enabling Roads project. This section of road (inset left), along with Dorset Drive off the new western roundabout (inset right), were open to motorists on Thursday.
Bomen roads almost complete Two sections of the Bomen Enabling Roads project opened to traffic on Thursday.
“The level crossing passed over the main Sydney to Melbourne rail line. The closure of this road has major safety benefits for Bomen motorists and was a key objective in the delivery of the Bomen Enabling Roads project,” Motorists travelling through Bomen Wagga Wagga City Council General will now drive along Dorset Drive and Manager James Bolton said. under a new road underpass. The new “The opening of the road and access links Bomen Road to Byrnes underpass is another great milestone Road. in the delivery of the Bomen Enabling As well as enhancing access into the Roads project, which is one of the city’s largest industrial hub, the opening largest infrastructure projects in the of Dorset Drive and underpass also city’s history.” significantly improves road safety in Connections to the Olympic Highway, the area by closing the Dampier Street to be known as Merino Road, and new level crossing. access into the Livestock Marketing
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Centre, off Dorset Drive, will complete the Bomen Enabling Roads project. These components are expected to be delivered by early November. “We look forward to officially opening and celebrating the completion of the Bomen Enabling Roads project later in the year,” Mr Bolton said. “Once complete, this project will open the way for potential industry investment in Wagga Wagga, which will continue to strengthen our local economy.” The $40M Bomen Enabling Roads project has been made possible through federal, state and local government funding.
BOMEN ENABLING ROADS WORKS TO DATE • Earthworks began in November 2016 • All culverts installed at road crossings with drainage and kerb installed along Dorset Drive • Road pavement works complete with 65,000 tonnes of gravel used in the project • All underground services installed
PROJECT BENEFITS • Cater for future traffic demand • Improve and address existing traffic constraints • Address significant safety concerns • Stimulate economic growth by opening up industrial zoned land in Bomen Business Park • Support the potential development of the RiFL Hub
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