Peninsula's most-potholed road may be 'renewed'
The most-potholed road on the Peninsula may be "renewed" by the end of the year.
Bourke Rd, between Barrenjoey Rd and Memorial Ave, has been "identified and planned" for renewal works "in the first half of the 2023-24 financial year", according to Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid.
Central Coast Council had used an "advanced pavement management system" to assess the road.
He said the council had made the assessment after he had made representations to Central Coast Council and Administrator Mr Rik Hart about the road.
Council director Mr Boris Bolgoff told Dr Reid that the council used its pavement management system to prioritise road segments, select treatment options and develop the Road Renewal Program.
"Roads considered for inclusion in the Road Renewal Program are objectively assessed and prioritised via application of a range of technical criteria within our road pavement management system," Mr Bolgoff said.
"Projects with the highest priority are then considered for an allocation of funding.
"The renewal of Bourke Rd has been assessed in-line with this process with the road identified for road renewal works in 2023/24, subject to program refinement and future adoption by Council.
"Council is currently undertaking the pavement designs for each project in the 2023/24 program.
"When the designs are complete the timing of each project within the program will then be determined by considering, existing condition, location in relation to seasonal traffic generators such as schools, surface finish, procurement methodology and availability of contractors.
"It is anticipated that Bourke Rd will be delivered in the first half of the financial year.
"Council's infrastructure assessment and road maintenance staff are continuing to routinely inspect the road network and associated infrastructure with any defects identified scheduled for repairs in accordance with our current service levels and on a priority risk basis. "Residents are also encouraged to report any specific safety concerns for investigation and response by contacting Council's on-line customer service centre."
SOURCE:
Media release, 13 Jun 2023
Gordon Reid, Member for Robertson