Federal Drive reconstruction

Announcement

A detour on Kings Road is available.

There are also detours via Montecollum and Coolamon Scenic Drive.

Improvement work has also been done on Whian Road.

  • Project scheduleApril 2023 to April 2024 (subject to change)
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Latest project update

September 2023

Contractors are continuing with 'piling' work to stabilise the ground.

This will take several months and is necessary before the road can be rebuilt.

Revegetation work is also being done on the embankment.

Large machine boring hole in dirt road.

Large machine boring hole in dirt road.

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Large machine moving rocks on cleared land.

Large machine moving rocks on cleared land.

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Aerial view of road works and machinery.

Aerial view of road works and machinery.

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There is no pedestrian access through the work site. 

It will likely take around 12 months to complete the project. 

The rehabilitation of Federal Drive includes:

  • Stabilisation of the land slip (soil nailing, tree removal, earthwork)
  • Revegetation of the slip face.
  • Reconstruction of the road
  • Drainage work including the replacement of four culverts
  • Repair and reseal of the road pavement
  • Installation of guardrails

Detour

A detour on Kings Road is available. 

There are also detours via Montecollum and Coolamon Scenic Drive.

Council has also done improvements to Whian Road.

Location

Federal Drive, Federal 2480  View Map

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Contact details

Evan Elford
02 6626 7000
eelford@byron.nsw.gov.au

Work program

  • May - June 2022:  Geotechnical investigations and analysis.
  • July - December 2022:  Design for reconstruction. 
  • December 2022 - March 2023:  Tenders advertised, evaluated, awarded.  
  • April 2023:  Construction program established. 
  • May 2023:  Site established and work starts.
  • June - September 2023:  Piling work to stabilise ground.
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