An innovative new blend of bitumen has been laid by the Wingecarribee Shire Council, with the aggregate already ‘paying dividends’ for locals.
Located in NSW, the Wingecarribee Shire Council commenced the trial of the new bitumen pavement solution early in March, to help fast-track works on Station Street, ahead of the national Easter holidays.
To minimise inconvenience for motorists and businesses and enable the road to be accessible by easter, the Council is laying the new pavement solution, called EME2, after regular working hours.
The EME2 is already pulling its weight, with multiple benefits observed both by the council and motorists, as Karin Targa, Wingecarribee Council’s Director of Service and Project Delivery, spoke on.
“EME2 is an ultra-hard binder and asphalt which forms a thinner but stronger, structural layer of road surfacing,’ Targa said.
”Since the start of the month we’ve already constructed and laid new pavement and bitumen along two thirds of the entire length of the road.
Because we’re ahead of schedule we have already been able to tackle the opposite side of the road starting, which has put us back on target to re-open the road in time for Easter travel.”
Ms Targa reminded motorists that the existing changed traffic conditions would remain the same, with the only difference being the opposite side of the road now open to motorists.
“Until the road can be fully re-opened only northbound traffic will be able to continue to use the road,” she said.
The reconstruction works will continue into the night until the entire length and breadth of Station Street had been repaved and improved.
“We thank all road users and businesses for their ongoing patience and understanding as we continue to work towards building a better Bowral for everyone.”
For more information on the project and news from the Wingecarribee council region, visit the council website here.