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, reserves and sports fields
What: Spraying weeds in reserves and sports fields.
Signs will be in place advising people to stay off the grass whilst weeds are sprayed and left to dry.
Why: To control weeds like bindi and clover.
When: August to October 2022, weather permitting.
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 2022 to June 2023
More info: Grading schedule
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Shire-wide, weed spraying
What: Spraying urban and rural roadsides with Metsulfuron (Brush-Off) and Glyphosate (Roundup) to control the growth of woody weeds, shrubs and trees.
Why: To reduce hazards caused by tree and shrub growth and help protect road pavements from tree root damage.
Commuters are asked to take care around slow-moving spraying vehicles.
When: September 2022, weather permitting.
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Batehaven, Observation Point
What: Upgrading Observation Point
Work includes reconstructing the car park, building pathways and viewing areas, providing seating, shade structures, historical information and a yarning circle.
Why: To provide an accessible recreation area and a gateway to the Coastal Headlands Walking Trail.
The area will be closed while the works area underway.
When: June to December 2022
More info: Batemans Bay Coastal Headlands Walking Trail
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Belowra, 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: July to October 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Broulee, Broulee Road
What: Removing vegetation growing in the drain near the crematorium.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To maintain drainage infrastructure.
When: October 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Broulee, Train Street
What: Installing a pedestrian crossing outside St Peter's Anglican College.
The work will be done during the school holidays to minimise disruption to school and day care commuters.
Why: To improve pedestrian safety.
When: Postponed due to wet weather
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Cadgee, Murphys Bridge
What: Rebuilding Murphys Bridge
Large vehicles and heavy plant will be onsite and commuters should expect delays.
When: October 2021 to September 2022
Why: To restore permanent access and increase resilience.
More info: Restoring access - Eurobodalla Valley bridges
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Currowan, The River Road
What: Replacing a culvert
Commuters may experience short delays 6.5km from the Princes Highway.
The road will be closed for a period of the works.
Why: To replace flood damaged infrastructure.
When: July to October 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 44741391
Deua River Valley, Araluen Road
What: Restoring safe access along Araluen Road following damage caused by natural disasters.
Works are being undertaken at various locations.
Commuters should allow extra travel time.
Why: To restore safe access along the road.
When: January 2020 until works are complete
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Eurobodalla, Eurobodalla 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: September 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Longbeach, Northcove Road
What: Rehabilitating a section of the road.
Work involves modifying the stormwater infrastructure, 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 and repair the road surface.
When: September to November 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 November 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Merricumbene, Araluen Road
What: Repairing damage caused by natural disasters.
Various works are being undertaken at numerous sites.
Large machinery will be operating on the road and commuters should allow extra travel time.
The road is closed at two locations:
- Araluen Road, Goodenough Gully - road closure details
- Araluen Road, Merricumbene - road closure details
Why: To restore safe access along the road.
When: January 2020 until works are complete
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 December 2022, weather permitting.
More info: Tomakin Road safety upgrade
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Moruya, Apex Park
What: Pruning mature trees.
Various other trees and shrubs in Moruya will also be lightly pruned.
Why: To maintain tree health and provide suitable access for lawn mowing.
When: October 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Narooma Inlet
What: Restoring the foreshore between the pool and the bridge.
Work includes restoring the oyster reef and other infrastructure.
Why: To protect the foreshore and improve water quality, enhance access and recreation opportunities, and improve aquatic habitats.
Sections of the foreshore will be closed while works are underway.
When: August to September 2022, weather permitting
More info: Wagonga Inlet Living Shoreline
Contact: Environment team, 4474 1329
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
Nerrigundah, Nerrigundah Mountain Road
What: Removing a large stockpile of mulch.
Trucks will be active in the area and along the road.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To remove fire-affected tree mulch.
When: October 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Potato Point, Blackfellows Point Road
What: Replacing the bridge.
Why: To increase resilience of the road network.
A temporary bridge will provide access during construction. Large vehicles and heavy plant will be active in the area.
More info: Infrastructure Resilience work
When: August to October 2022, weather permitting
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Surfside, Wallarah Street
What: Installing drainage infrastructure, sealing the road and building a footpath.
The area will be operating under traffic control and delays should be expected.
Why: To improve road drainage.
When: August to September 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Tuross Head, Hector McWilliam Drive
What: Removing roadside vegetation as requested by the RFS.
Lateral branches leaning over the road will be cut back to tree trunk. Trees leaning heavily toward the road will be removed.
Traffic control measures will be in place and commuters may experience short delays.
Why: To reduce the danger of trees blocking the only access to Tuross in the event of a bushfire.
When: October 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391
Tuross Head, Nelson Parade
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.
The road will operating under traffic control and commuters should allow extra time to travel through the area.
When: June to November 2022
Contact: Moruya Depot, 4474 1391