Council engages in a comprehensive program of maintenance and upgrades of our facilities and Infrastructure. Stay up to date with the latest works and any road closures or other impacts on amenity.
Coghlans Road and Russell Street Intersection
Works: Roundabout construction
Duration: September 5 until the end of November. The intersection will be closed from September 23 until October 18.
Impact: Motorists and pedestrians are advised to observe all signage. Detour signs will be in place for the duration of the intersection closure
Contact: Damian Clarke, Construction Supervisor on 0428 474 676
McGennans Carpark (between Beach Access 122 & 123)
Works: Promenade deck repair.
Duration: Commencing early to mid-August 2024 for up to 3 weeks.
Impact: Pedestrians are advised to observe all signage and construction delineations. Nearby alternatives located on Pertobe Road.
Contact: Darron Pascoe, Project Manager on (03) 5559 4800.
Pecten Avenue Reserve (12-16 Pecten Avenue, Warrnambool)
Works: Construction of the West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House.
Duration: Up to 12 weeks.
Impact: The works area will be divided off via temporary fencing with the remainder of the reserve available for public use. Pedestrians within the reserve are advised to observe all signage and delineation items.
Contact: Karen Hardess, Project Manager on (03) 5559 4800.
Rooneys Road (Raglan Parade to Grevillia Court)
Rongoa Drive (Goldie Court to Caramut Road)
Works: Road rehabilitation.
Duration: Week commencing Monday 2 September 2024 for 3 weeks.
Impact: Sections of the roads may be closed to vehicular traffic. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to observe all signage.
Contact: Don Allen, Construction Engineer on 0419 389 638
South side of Lava Street (between Liebig Street & Fairy Street)
East & west sides of Kepler Street (between Raglan Parade & Lava Street)
Works: CBD footpath renewal.
Duration: Commencing Monday 5 August 2024 for up to 4 to 6 weeks.
Impact: Footpath fencing and pedestrian detours will be in place. Road speed reductions will be in place and minor delays may be experienced while traffic is held to get trucks in and out of the site. Access to businesses will still be available for the majority of the works.
Contact: Adam Bain, Project Manager on 0437 847 574.
Vegetation Clearing in Vicinity of Power Line Conductors
Under the Code of Practice for Electric Line Clearance Council must maintain vegetation clearance around power lines in compliance with the Electricity Safety (Electric Line Clearance) Regulations 2020. Council is hereby giving notice that trimming of vegetation on public land within the declared area of the City will be conducted over the next 60 days (from August 10, 2024) in order to maintain the required clearance space around power lines prescribed by the Code. For further information contact Council’s Tree Management Unit on 5559 4800 or email contact@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
Wollaston Road (between Caramut Road & Roaches Road)
Works: Removal of cypress trees and relocation of power poles.
Duration: Commencing Monday 12 August for up to 4 weeks
Impact: A speed limit of 40 km/hr will be in place during these works and the westbound lane of Wollaston Road will be temporarily closed at times.
Contact: Sophie Baulch, Project Manager on (03) 5559 4800.