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, 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
Shire-wide, urban roads
What: Asphalt resurfacing various roads and car parks in the shire.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To keep maintenance costs down, extend the life of the underlying road pavement and minimise expensive pavement rehabilitation work.
When: May to June 2022
More info: Reseal 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 now closed in one location only.
The new section of road around the Knowles Creek landslide approximately 22km from Moruya is now open and operating under traffic control while works continue.
Works are also underway to repair the road and stabilise road sides at various locations along the length of the road.
Commuters should expect significant delays at numerous worksites.
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
Batehaven, Edward Road and Grantham Road
What: Rehabilitating sections of the roads.
Work involves replacing the subsoil and then providing a new road surface.
The area will be operating under traffic control and commuters should allow extra travel time.
Why: To improve road drainage.
When: April to June 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Buckenbowra, Old Bolaro Road
What: Rebuilding Old Bolaro Mountain Road Bridge
Large vehicles and heavy plant will be onsite and the road will remain closed during construction.
When: May to June 2022
Why: To restore permanent access and increase resilience.
More info: Restoring access - Eurobodalla Valley bridges
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Cadgee, Murphys Bridge
What: Rebuilding Murphys Bridge
Large vehicles and heavy plant will be onsite and the road will remain closed during construction.
When: October 2021 until work is complete
Why: To restore permanent access and increase resilience.
More info: Restoring access - Eurobodalla Valley bridges
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Dalmeny, Amhurst Street
What: Renewing the water mains.
Traffic control measures will be in place and heavy machinery will be active along the road.
Why: To ensure greater reliability of local water supply.
When: April to May 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Denhams Beach, Beach Road
What: Building a new footpath along a section of the road.
Traffic control measures will be in place and heavy machinery will be active along the road.
Why: To extend the pathway network and improve pedestrian safety.
When: May to June 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Deua River Valley, Araluen Road
What: Stabilising the roadside slopes at various locations between 18 to 24km from Moruya.
Commuters may experience delays up to 30 minutes due to the nature of the work.
Why: To restore the downhill slopes damaged during the recent flood.
When: April to June 2022, weather permitting.
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Dignams Creek, Reedy Creek Road
What: Realigning the road at the landslip site.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To restore safe access.
When: May to June 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Eurobodalla, Reedy Creek Road
What: Removing hazardous fire-affected roadside trees.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To restore safe access along the road.
When: February to May 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Malua Bay, Illabunda Drive
What: Renewing the water mains and rebuilding a section of the road.
The work involves replacing water mains, installing kerb and gutter, new stormwater infrastructure and a road surface.
Why: To ensure greater reliability of water supply and improve drainage and the road network.
A section of the road will be closed during works.
When: April to July 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Merricumbene, Araluen Road
What: Stabilising the roadside slopes at various locations along the road.
Loose material will be removed to re-establish stable roadsides.
Large machinery will be operating on the road and commuters may experience long delays.
Why: To restore the batters damaged during natural disasters.
When: January to May 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Mogo Cemetery
What: Undertaking vegetation management works.
Various items of plant will be operating in the cemetery.
Why: To prepare the area for removal of hazardous trees.
When: May to June 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Mogo, Tomakin Road
What: Upgrading the road between Mogo and the wildlife park.
Why: To improve road safety.
The road will operating under traffic control and commuters should allow extra time to travel through the area.
When: February to July 2022, weather permitting.
More info: Tomakin Road safety upgrade
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Moruya, Queen Street
What: Installing raised pedestrian crossings.
Concrete platforms will be installed and the road will need to be closed during works.
Why: To improve pedestrian safety and accessibility.
More info: Moruya CBD pedestrian safety upgrade
When: April to May 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Narooma, Cobra Road
What: Removing hazardous fire-affected roadside trees.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To restore safe access along the road.
When: May 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Narooma, Wagonga Scenic Drive
What: Replacing the bridges.
Large vehicles and heavy plant will be onsite and along the road.
The road will need to be closed while Grumleys Bridge is removed and rebuilt.
Why: To increase resilience of the road network.
More info: Infrastructure Resilience work
When: March to December 2022, weather permitting
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Nelligen Cemetery
What: Undertaking vegetation management works.
Various items of plant will be operating in the cemetery.
Why: To prepare the area for removal of hazardous trees.
When: May to June 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Nelligen, Runnyford Road
What: Installing road drainage infrastructure.
A section of the road will be closed while works are underway.
Why: To better manage stormwater and improve vehicle access across a non-permanent water course
When: May to June 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Nerrigundah, Belowra Road
What: Removing hazardous fire-affected roadside trees.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To restore safe access along the road.
When: February to May 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
North Narooma, Riverview Road
What: Building a new footpath along a section of the road.
Traffic control measures will be in place and heavy machinery will be active along the road.
Why: To extend the pathway network and improve pedestrian safety.
When: May 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391