Work began in 2024 on a major upgrade to Wollaston Road which will see the addition of two new roundabouts, footpaths, bike lanes and a tree-lined centre median.
Parking lanes, lighting and kerb and channel will also be installed.
Provisions will also be made for bus stops. Changes to Warrnambool's bus routes to include Wollaston Road would be a Victorian Government decision.
The new roundabouts will be at the Sommerville Boulevard and Goodall Street intersections with Wollaston Road.
Wollaston Road is a key east-west thoroughfare for a growing part of North Warrnambool and was identified in the North of the Merri River Structure Plan as requiring an upgrade.
Nearby residential developments have reached a size that has triggered the project.
The Wollaston Road works are being delivered by developers under the North of the Merri Precinct Structure Plan.
Council manages the Precinct Structure Plan and advocates for coordinated delivery of projects to enhance the neighbourhood and minimise impacts on residents.
Project status
Caramut Road to Roaches Road
The first section of Wollaston Road between Caramut Road and Roaches Road has been completed.
The temporary speed limit of 40kmh along the finished section at the Caramut Rd end will be lifted once street lights are operational, which is scheduled for early March 2026. The activation has been delayed due to recent bushfires in the South West.
Roaches Road to Sommerville Boulevard
Project expected to start in the second half of 2026.
Sommerville Boulevard Roundabout
Construction of the new roundabout is expected to start by third quarter of 2026.
Sommerville Boulevard to east of Merri River School (including Goodall Street)
This section is under construction and is expected to be completed by June 2026.
East of Merri School to Yallambie Estate Entrance
The developer has not yet confirmed the anticipated start date for this work.
66kV Power Relocation Works – Wollaston Road
The 66kV power relocation works along Wollaston Road are scheduled to start on March 2, 2026 and be completed by March 19, 2026.
These works will require partial road closures along Wollaston Road between March 4 to 6 and March 17 and 19. Powercor will notify affected residents, businesses and stakeholders in advance regarding detour arrangements, closure timings and durations. Appropriate detour signage and message boards will be in place.
A planned power shutdown will also be required on March 17 and 18 to finalise the works. Powercor will be responsible for notifying affected stakeholders and obtaining all required approvals.
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