Council News WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL
FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2015
Issue 31
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Forsyth Street works finished, road reopened
In just four weeks, the Forsyth Street rehabilitation works are complete. Contractors were busy sealing the surface on Friday and the section of road between Docker and Murray streets is now open to all traffic. Wagga Wagga City Council’s Director Infrastructure Services Heinz Kausche praised the efforts of everyone involved who helped complete the project on schedule. “It’s taken about four weeks and now this road is reopened and ready to last another 30 years,” Mr Kausche said. “I’d like to thank not only the Council staff and contractors who helped complete these works so efficiently, but the business owners and residents for their patience and support while these important works took place. “Workers have happily committed weekends and extra time to ensure the rehabilitation project was completed as quickly as possible to minimise disruption to residents and businesses. “After working with the businesses throughout this project, it’s pleasing to see the road reopened to all traffic.” The project got under way on 15 January and in that time Council staff have also undertaken other vital works that arose such as repairs to the stormwater drainage system including a new stormwater pit, replacement of some kerb and guttering, new sewer manhole lids and a repaired driveway. Mr Kausche reminded motorists and cyclists to take care while travelling along the new section of road as the fresh surface stabilises. The road will also be monitored for loose stones on the surface and will be swept away as necessary. FRESH: Sealing gets under way on Friday as the Forsyth Street rehabilitation works come to an end.
Historic Fitzmaurice Street ready for overhaul Fitzmaurice Street, the original business precinct of Wagga Wagga, has been through it all. Since 1849, Fitzmaurice Street
has undergone boom and bust, floods, and in recent years several major makeovers. Since its formation in the mid1800s, Fitzmaurice Street has been reconstructed multiple times to service the needs of a growing city. Initially a gravel track constructed for horse and cart
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use, Fitzmaurice Street has developed over 160 years into a thick asphalt integrated pavement that services more than 5000 vehicles per day. The condition of the Fitzmaurice Street road surface between the Lagoon and Gurwood Street has slowly been deteriorating, with planned works to bring the historic
road into the future. “This section has not been resurfaced for more than 30 years,” Director Infrastructure Services Heinz Kausche said. “Due to its deteriorating condition, Council has identified this section of Fitzmaurice Street for the 2015 Asphalt Program. “Works will involve profiling and
removing the existing material, and reinstating with asphalt pavement, finished with a fine asphalt wearing surface. “The result will be a smooth, durable, robust and aesthetically pleasing surface that will service the growing city of Wagga for the next 30 years.” Works will be undertaken at
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night with sections of Fitzmaurice Street closed from 7pm to 6am. Night works will minimise disruption and inconvenience to businesses and residents. The street will be reopened to through traffic each morning. Detours will be as marked.
Register online at www.businesswaggawagga.com.au $45 per person
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For further information please call Donna at Wagga Wagga City Council p. (02)- 6926 9133 Wagga e. business@wagga.nsw.gov.au Council News A Wagga City Council publication