Road in Dundowran to be upgraded to make it safer

A key link road in Dundowran is getting a million-dollar makeover to ensure it is safer and smoother.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Michelle Govers said road reconstruction works started this week in Purser Road between Craignish Road and Green Acres Road.

“Dundowran and Craignish is a rapidly growing area on the Fraser Coast with many new residents moving in and new businesses being regularly established,” she said.

“This particular road in Dundowran is showing significant signs of wear and tear and was identified in Council’s asset inspection program as being in need of an upgrade.

“The road reconstruction works will include excavating the existing surfacing and pavement, installing new pavement, widening the road, constructing a new stormwater drainage culvert, bitumen resurfacing, marking and signage.

“Council is responsible for about 2700 kilometres of roads and footpaths throughout the region, with more than $40 million being put towards maintaining roads, footpaths, bridges and drainage this financial year.

“This $1 million upgrade will ensure everyone travelling along Purser Road and through this rapidly growing area of the Fraser Coast will have a safer and smoother journey.”

A one lane/one way traffic arrangement will be in place for the duration of the works, however a full road closure will be put in place while the culvert crossing works are completed, with local traffic only able to access the road during that time.

The project is being carried out by Council’s workforce and is due to be completed by August.