Current works
This page lists the public works Council is undertaking at the moment.
Completion timeframes are subject to weather conditions.
We will make every effort to minimise disruptions to traffic, parking and pedestrians during work times.
To help work run as smoothly as possible, we ask pedestrians and road users to follow any signage and traffic control measures.
- If you'd like to see road closures only, visit our temporary road closures page.
- You can also find out about major projects we are working on.
Shire-wide, bridges
What: Repairing or rebuilding bridges affected by bushfire and floods.
Some bridges will be repaired or replaced with timber while others are being rebuilt using concrete.
Why: To provide safe access to all communities.
When: January 2020 until works are complete
More info: Restoring bridges
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Shire-wide, maintenance
What: Repairing roads damaged by natural disasters.
Work involves removing debris, sediment and dangerous trees from Council-maintained roads and roadsides, and restoring suitable road surfaces.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To provide safe access.
When: December 2019 until works are complete.
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Shire-wide, rural roads
What: Maintenance grading and gravel re-sheeting various unsealed roads in the shire.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To maintain the roads to a reasonable level.
When: From July 2021 to June 2022
More info: Grading schedule
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Araluen Road
What: Restoring access and engineering solutions to reopen the road where it has been blocked by landslides.
The road is closed in two locations. The road cannot simply be cleared due to instability on the high and low sides of the road.
Work is currently underway to build a new road around the landslide near Knowles Creek approximately 22km from Moruya.
Fire affected roadside trees are being removed. Gravel resheeting and grading works are underway.
Commuters should expect significant delays at various locations.
Why: To restore safe access along Araluen Road.
When: November 2020 until work is complete
More info: Restoring access - Araluen Road
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Belowra, Belowra Road
What: Rebuilding Belimbla Bridge
The temporary bridge will remain open during works.
When: April to July 2021
Why: To restore permanent access and increase resilience.
More info: Restoring access - Belowra Valley bridges
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Bingie, Kelly Road
What: Upgrading the Tuross Head Sewage Treatment Plant.
The upgrade will improve the operational reliability of the plant and ensure the treated effluent is suitable for irrigation of the golf course in Tuross Head.
Residents can expect an increase in traffic along Bingie Road and Kelly Road, Bingie.
Why: To ensure the treatment capacity is sufficient for present and future peak loads.
When: January to July 2021, weather permitting
Contact: Water and Sewer Engineer, Brent Parker , 4474 7409
Broulee, Captain Oldrey Reserve
What: Constructing a new sewage pumping station and rising main.
The rising main will be installed through Captain Oldrey Reserve and to the new pump station site in on private property to the west.
Reserve users can expect increased vehicle movements. Interruption to local sporting activities is not expected.
Why: To allow for development and transport sewage to the Tomakin Sewage Treatment Plant.
When: March 2020 to July 2021, weather permitting
Contact: Brent Parker, Water and Sewer Engineer, 4474 1000
Central Tilba, Ridge Road
What: Reconstructing a section of the road.
Why: To improve drainage, provide a suitable road surface and improve road safety.
Traffic control will be in place and commuters should expect delays.
When: July to October 2021
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Lilli Pilli, George Bass Drive
What: Realigning the road.
The road will be closed for approximately three months while major earthworks are undertaken.
Why: To remove the tight bends and improve road safety.
When: April to December 2021
More info: George Bass Drive road realignment
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Moruya, North Head Drive
What: Widening Garlandtown Bridge and improving the road surface.
Traffic control will be in place and commuters should allow extra time to travel through the area or use Broulee Road as an alternative route.
North Head Drive will be temporarily closed to through traffic between the granite quarry and the turnoff to the airport for a period of the work.
Why: To improve road safety and access to the airport.
When: February to August 2021
More info: Garlandtown Bridge widening
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Narooma, Costin Street and Loader Parade
What: Renewing the water mains and rebuilding the roads.
The work involves replacing water mains, installing stormwater infrastructure and a new road surface.
Why: To ensure greater reliability of water supply and improve drainage and the road network.
When: June to December 2021
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Nerrigundah, Nerrigundah Mountain Road
What: Removing hazardous fire-affected roadside trees.
The road will be closed at scheduled times to assist with safety during works.
When: July to September 2021
Why: To restore safe access along the road.
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Potato Point, Potato Point Road
What: Constructing a sewage pump station, sewer rising main and water main.
Commuters should expect heavy machinery to be active along the road.
Why: To provide reticulated sewage infrastructure for Potato Point significantly reducing the risk of harm to the environment and public health.
More info: Potato Point Sewerage Scheme
When: October 2020 - August 2021
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Surf Beach, Beach Road
What: Renewal of the public toilets at Surf Beach.
Temporary toilets will be available during construction and the nearby playground will remain open.
Why: To replace ageing infrastructure.
When: April to August 2021
Contact: Recreation Services , 4474 1000
Surf Beach Footbridge
What: Replacing the footbridge alongside Beach Road and installing a culvert.
Pedestrians will need to use the other side of the road.
When: June to July 2021
Why: To provide a suitable pathway and improve drainage.
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Sunshine Bay, Caseys Beach
What: Upgrading the Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) in Sunshine Bay at the southern end of Caseys Beach.
Access to the car park will be limited and the public toilets will be closed.
Why: To ensure greater reliability of the local sewerage infrastructure.
When: July 2020 to July 2021
Contact: Water and Sewer Engineer, Brent Parker, 4474 7409
Tomakin, Sunpatch Parade
What: Inclusive upgrades to the playground at Jack Buckley Park.
The playground will be fenced off during construction but the toilets will remain open.
Why: To better cater for all ages and larger family groups.
When: May to July 2021
Contact: Recreation Services, 4474 1000
Tuross Head, Hector McWilliam Drive
What: Relocating the bus stop from the Princes Highway into the car park off Hector McWilliam Drive.
Work involves providing a strengthened pavement, a bus lane, a bus shelter and street lighting.
Why: To provide a safer bus stop.
When: May to August 2021
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391