Early work for the project is underway with more work planned over the coming months. Underground utilities will be relocated near the Clyde River foreshore between early October and December 2018, weather permitting, to make way for the new bridge. The utilities include overhead electricity lines, underground communication cables, and water and sewer mains. The work will include temporarily fencing off areas on the northern and southern sides of the river to drill holes into the ground to install the new utilities. Some rock breaking will occur and trucks will be required to transport materials to and from the site. No trees or plants will be removed during this work. Once work is completed, the area will be restored. Small areas will be temporarily fenced off on the southern and northern foreshore between early October and December 2018, weather permitting. Most of the utility work will be take place in this fenced-off area for the safety of workers and the community. The work has been planned to minimise impacts on popular community spaces. On the southern foreshore, the children’s playground on the south-western side of the bridge will remain open and on the northern foreshore the boat ramp near On the Pier restaurant will remain open. There will be temporary changes to parking arrangements. On the southern foreshore, about 10 car spaces will be unavailable and on the northern foreshore, about 10 trailer spaces will be unavailable. There will be some noise during these works caused by machines removing the earth from the ground. Every effort will be made to minimise noise levels.
Above; Location of utilities work for Batemans Bay Bridge replacement – October to December 2018 There will be some temporary lane closures while work is carried out on Old Punt Road and Wharf Road. Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place at times for the safety of workers and motorists. Traffic delays of up to 2 minutes are expected. Access to driveways will be maintained.
Work will take place between 7am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, and Saturday 8am to 1pm, excluding public holidays. After hours work or night work may be needed for safety reasons and to reduce disruptions.
