Summervilles and Gordonville Roads Upgrade

  • Project typeRoad Upgrade
  • Project value$40M
  • Project scheduleDesign
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About the project

The upgrade of Summervilles and Gordonville Roads will improve safety, accessibility and resilience of the road infrastructure for when these roads are used as a detour route during closures of Waterfall Way.

Funding

Council has secured $34.9 million to upgrade Summervilles and Gordonville Roads.

Funding Summary:

  • $30 million through the NSW Government
  • $3.8 million through the Australian Government’s Safer Local Roads and Infrastructure Program (SLRIP)
  • $1.1 million through Council co-contribution

Council are awaiting the outcome of a further $4.7 million application under the SLRIP, which would complete the estimated $40 million funding package required to fully upgrade the route.

Timeframe

Construction will start in late 2026 and is expected to be completed by late 2029.

Project Scope

The upgrade will:

  • Widen priority sections of road
  • Replace critical bridges along the route including Summervilles Road and Summervilles Creek Bridges.

A more detailed project scope will be provided once the design stage of the project is complete.

Expected Community Impacts

The upgrade of Summervilles and Gordonville Roads will occur alongside the long-term remediation work on the Gordonville Cutting landslip on Waterfall Way. 

More information on impacts will be provided to the community once the planning and design have been finalised.

Community Engagement

As part of our commitment to keeping you informed, we will utilise various communication tools.

You can stay up to date by:

  • Joining the project email list to receive updates on progress and impacts
  • Following us on Facebook and Instagram for project updates
  • Visiting this project page regularly for updates
  • Keeping an eye out for Variable Message Signs (VMS) for information on upcoming works
  • Contacting our customer and business services team on (02) 6655 7300 or Council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au with any enquiries.

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