The Tannery Road Floodway in Scarsdale has reopened to traffic following the completion of extensive upgrade works.
Council contractors completed work on the new structure recently, with the floodway now able to pass double the capacity of flood water. The works also included rock beaching on both sides and concrete approaches with asphalt transition between concrete and existing road.
The asphalt is protected by cement stabilised crushed rock, both on upstream and downstream sides to minimise losses during future flooding.
Mayor Cr Brett Cunningham said road works and road improvements would continue across Golden Plains Shire over the coming weeks and months.
“The Tannery Road Floodway is a significant upgrade of what was previously there, and Council will continue to identify and complete similar projects to improve safety and access on our roads.
“The roads maintenance teams have been doing a lot of work on the Shire’s 1700km road network. We are responding to all requests for road works, however roads will continue to be repaired on a priority basis based on traffic volume and road usage.
“Council values and appreciates residents’ feedback on our road networks, and we appreciate your support as the teams complete these essential works.”
Council has applied for State Government funding to support road works and has recently completed works in Haddon, Rokewood, Scarsdale, Dereel, Ross Creek, Teesdale, Napoleons, Corindhap and Mount Mercer.