MEDIA RELEASE
27 OCTOBER 2009
PREPARATION WORK FOR
SAPPHIRE TO WOOLGOOLGA
UPGRADE
Preparation work for major construction on the Pacific Highway upgrade
between Sapphire and Woolgoolga will continue this week, with the relocation
of water mains.
The RTA has asked Coffs Harbour City Council to relocate sections of water
main away from the highway upgrade to reduce any impact on construction and
to help major work on the project start early.
An RTA spokesperson said sections of water main between Campbell Close,
Korora and Split Solitary Road in Sapphire will be relocated.
“The water main relocations are preliminary to the start of major construction.
“Tenders for the major construction of this project closed yesterday (26 October
2009). The preferred contractor will be announced in the first half of 2010, with
major construction expected to start in the second half of next year,” the
spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, the RTA still has the Rest Area Assessment Report for the
Sapphire to Woolgoolga upgrade on public display.
“Members of the public who would like to submit comments need to do so by 30
October,” the spokesperson said.
For locations of the display, and for more information on the Sapphire to
(click on
Sapphire to Woolgoolga), or call the project information line toll free on 1800
636 363.
Key features of the Sapphire to Woolgoolga upgrade include:
• 25 kilometres of dual carriageway highway
• Interchanges at:
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Gaudrons Road/Split Solitary Road, Sapphire;
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Moonee Beach Road/Hoys Road, Moonee Beach;
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Fiddaman Road/Graham Drive South, Emerald;
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Graham Drive North/Hearnes Lake Road, south Woolgoolga; and
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Arrawarra Beach Road, Arrawarra.
• A continuous alternative local road between Sapphire and Woolgoolga,
providing safer access for the community to local properties and an alternative
route for school buses and motorists who do not want to use the highway.
The Sapphire to Woolgoolga upgrade is jointly funded by the Australian and
NSW Governments.
CONTACT:
RTA Media Unit 8588 5999
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