Kalang Road Upgrade (RRUPP)

• Project typeRemote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program
• Project value$5M
• Project scheduleImplement

Kalang Road - Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Program

The Australian Government's Remote Road Upgrade Pilot Project (RRUPP) was designed to provide funding for projects which will deliver real outcomes to regional communities by addressing significant deficiencies on key regional and rural roads. It is important that these projects place an emphasis on the social and community benefits that will improve the quality of life in regional areas by upgrading severely degraded roads and increasing accessibility to the community. 

The Kalang Road upgrade is aimed at improving the resilience and overall condition of the road infrastructure, including improved alignment.

Location

Approximately 26 kilometres of Kalang Road will be upgraded. 

Funding

$5 Million of funding as been secured for the Kalang upgrade by the Remote Roads Upgrade Pilot Project (RRUPP) grant. 

Timeframe

Works are scheduled to commence in mid-August 2025 and are expected to be completed by mid-2026 (weather permitting). Standard working hours for the project will be Monday to Friday from 7am-6pm and Saturday from 7am-1pm. Work outside these hours will be notified on social media pages and Variable Message Signs (VMS). 

Project Scope

• Vegetation Management
• Excavation and widening of roadside drainage
• Improvements to stormwater infrastructure including:

• Replacement of damaged or non-functioning pipes, pits, and headwalls

• Installation of new pipes, pits, and headwalls where required

• Widening and cleaning roadside drains

• Construction of concrete drainage channel where appropriate

• Road alignment improvements
  • 200 metre section near Bailey’s Bridge
  • Approaches to new Rickerby’s Bridge
  • Upstream approach to Cooks Creek Bridge
• Rehabilitation of existing sealed pavement
• Bitumen sealing of priority sections of the existing unsealed pavement.

Community Impacts

Noise – During construction there may be noise impacts experienced during working hours from Monday to Friday. All attempts to keep this impact to a minimum will be made.

Construction Traffic - There will be an increase in construction traffic including heavy vehicles for the duration of the project. Project staff will be advised to drive safely and be considerate of the local community.

Traffic Delays - The work will be completed using traffic management. Short delays should be expected for the duration of the project. Longer delays and closures may be required from time to time, however these will be planned in consideration of peak traffic flows and school bus movements.

Community Engagement - As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we will utilise various communication tools. This initial notification will be provided via letter box drop to all residents. Variable Message Signs (VMS), the Council website, and social media platforms will be used to provide updates on the project.

Your feedback and cooperation are invaluable to us. We encourage you to reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this project.

Community Engagement 

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we will utilise various communication tools. The initial works notification will be provided via letter box drop to all residents. 

Variable Message Signs (VMS), the Council website and social media platforms will be used to provide updates during the works.

Your feedback and cooperation throughout this project are invaluable to us. We encourage you to reach out to us if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the project.

The Construction Team

To complete this substantial works program, Council will utilise both internal resources and engage contractors through an open tender process.

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