Council Works Update
Council works and projects update as at 1 May 2026:
Men’s Shed – We have commenced the Men’s shed infrastructure internally with install of drainage and electrical conduit to the site as well as the site pad construction. The tender closes April 29th at 2pm. We will seek council approval on May 12th with the contract to be awarded soon after.
Madison Lyden Park Amenities – Infrastructure works have been completed. Taswide Building began excavation on the slab April 28th. Completion expected Mid July 2026.
Shark Point Road Reconstruction – Roadworks completed April 2026, footpath works to be completed in late May 2026, subject to waether.
Penna Road Reconstruction – Works are continuing and are expected to be complete by mid-May 2026, subject to weather.
Tasman Highway Footpath Renewal – Footpath renewal works along Tasman Highway; northern side between Arthur Street and Devenish Drive and southern side, west of Attunga Drive are mostly complete. Minor works to utility services are outstanding pending the availability of specialist contractors.
Gatehouse Drive & Weston Hill Road Footpath – New footpath and kerb along the northern side of Gatehouse Drive and reconstruction of the existing footpath along the western side of Weston Hill Road works have commenced onsite and are expected to be complete by May 2026.
Carlton River Rd between Dodges Hill Rd and Convoy Rd – Footpath renewal works have commenced and are expected to be completed by the end of May.
Tasman Hwy footpath renewal – Completion of works has been delayed while service pits have been adjusted by the relevant authorities. This is now occurring, after which the concreting works can be completed.
Franklin Street, Dunalley – We are roughly 50% of the way through the project. We have added footpath to the contractor’s scope which will provide a connection from the Park on Imlay Street to the Community Hall and the servo at the Franklin and Bay St. With the additional footpath we are looking to complete this project in the mid May.
Flyway Park Pump Track, Midway Point – We commenced works on the stormwater infrastructure portion of this project on April 20th. The works have been completed, and we are now moving into the design review process for the pump track. Once we select a final design, we will look to break ground on the pump track on May 18th.