Horseshoe Bend Road will be closed as works begin to repair the section of the road severely damaged during last year’s major flooding.
Surf Coast Shire Council awarded a tender for the project that would take place at Mount Duneed’s Thompson Creek Bridge, with the road expected to be closed until April 2024.
Councillor Rose Hodge said the project’s contractors would make every effort to ensure the works are advanced enough to open a section of the road for the Christmas and peak summer period.
“We know the road closure has impacted many, so thank you for your continued patience,” she said.
“We apologise for the time this project has taken and assure you that we are focused on completing these important repair works as soon as possible.
“The repair works have been delayed for a number of reasons including an initial delay in getting the geotechnical assessment completed due to high demand following widespread flooding, as well as issues encountered during the planning and design process.”
The Horseshoe Bend Road reconstruction works will include a new guardrail and will factor in the potential impact of future extreme rain events.
Council has also undertaken culvert repairs at Moriac’s Ervins Road, with the road now open and works almost complete, and Winchelsea’s Armytage Road, with works complete.
Freshwater Creek’s Blackgate Road has also been identified for repair and is currently awaiting materials.
People can visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/StormWorks to keep up with Surf Coast Shire Council’s storm damage repair projects.
