Council News #260 - 31 August 2019

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Council News CITY OF WAGGA WAGGA

FIRST PRINTED SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 2019

Issue No: 260

Weekly information from us to you

HAMPDEN BRIDGE T R A N S F O R M AT I O N

Specialist renderers and painters worked this week to bring historic Abutment A back to its past glory as the former western entrance to the Hampden Bridge. Electrical work is also underway, in preparation for an original gas lantern to be re-installed following its restoration. Abutment A will have a new life as a viewing platform with seating, handrails, lighting, and interpretive signage. Landscaping of the area between the carpark area and the Wiradjuri Bridge will get underway in September. The rejuvenation project aims to tell the story of the bridge, its builders, engineering innovation and how it transformed the city. Works are scheduled for completion in November.

Farrer Road upgrade set to start One of the city’s most important transport corridors will be widened and upgraded in a $6.4M project set to start next month. Farrer Road provides essential access for residents living in the residential estate of Boorooma, and people accessing educational facilities at The Riverina Anglican College, TAFE and CSU. Wagga Wagga City Council Senior Project Manager Silas Darby said the road was identified

for upgrade due to its rising traffic counts and strategic location servicing a growing residential area and educational institutions. “The project will deliver a new 1.9km road with additional turning lanes outside The Riverina Anglican College and at Coolamon Road to improve traffic flow,” he said. “Wagga Wagga City Council is funding the $6.4M upgrade project which will be undertaken in three stages. “Firstly, starting next month, trees will be removed to enable the widening of the road corridor. Secondly, a 1.6km Essential Energy gas main will be relocated to the widened road corridor. The

final stage - road construction - is expected to kick off at the end of year.” There will be minor road diversions during the gas relocation stage, but the main inconvenience for drivers will be during the road upgrade. The Council will work with the contractor to maintain accessibility to Lindrum Way, Sturrock Drive, Whitten Avenue and Kingsford Smith Drive, Amundsen Street, TAFE and The Riverina Anglican College. In 2019/20 Council will invest $80M in capital works, including road infrastructure. Find updates at wagga.nsw.gov.au/farrer-works.

Weekly waste tip Aerosol cans - such as deodorant, hair spray or fly spray cans - go in the yellow lid bin. Please ensure they are fully emptied before disposing.

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