When?

Stage 3 will be undertaken in two parts – stages 3a and 3b.

Stage 3a began in November 2023 and is expected to finish around June 2024. Construction for stage 3b is scheduled to begin late 2024 and take approximately 18-months to complete.

Overview

Stage 3a)

Consists of construction to replace approximately 170m of pipeline from under the Caltex truck stop and the old rail crossing on Seaview Road. There may be a slight disruption to traffic, with a traffic management plan in place.

Stage 3b)

Consists of the more substantive construction works, with approximately 1.8km of pipework needing to be laid. Detailed design is currently in progress to confirm the most ideal route considering all challenges, including pipe design, stakeholder impact and council permits.

What impact will Stage 3 have on the community?

Stage 3a)

Those likely impacted by this work are adjacent businesses and we discussed the works with those businesses who will most likely be affected. Traffic management will be implemented in Seaview Road from mid-February to mid-April and road users will notice that the speed limit will be lowered and the traffic lanes narrowed and moved away from the construction works. Minor traffic delays can be expected.

Stage 3b)

While the finalised route is yet to be confirmed, construction is estimated to begin later in the year and take approximately 18-months to complete. Consultation on the proposed route will occur later in 2024. As with the previous stages, every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the community and local businesses.