Completed works

Sandy Creek Road, Mount Vincent (Associated Roadworks)

Road safety improvements to a 1km length of winding road each side of Fosters Bridge.

Sandy Creek Road, Quorrobolong (Fosters Bridge)

Fosters Bridge has now been replaced and associated road upgrades are underway. The bridge is located on Sandy Creek Road which is an important tourist and transport route that is currently restricted due to a load limit on the bridge.

Cessnock Civic Precinct Revitalisation Program

This project proposes to enhance Cessnock CBD as an attractive place to visit, with features that appeal to visitors and locals alike.

New signage installations for the LGA

Council has installed new signage and improved car parking facilities at various locations across the Cessnock LGA.

Wollombi flood warning system

The Wollombi flood warning system is being developed to provide flood warning alerts to residents about minor, moderate and major flood risks at Wollombi.

Brunner Park, East Branxton

Installation of a new playground at Brunner Park, East Branxton is now complete.

Bridges Hill Park playground and access improvements

The project is about ensuring our residents and visitors have better access to Bridges Hill Park and Convent Hill. The project involves two key components - access improvements and playground upgrades.

Bus Stop upgrades

We're carrying out the upgrade of nine bus stops. The project will improve accessibility for people of all abilities in our community.

Paynes Crossing Bridge

The new bridge and roadwork will be designed to provide two travel lanes, long life span and lower maintenance, and improved road safety.

Gingers Lane and Hart Road Roundabout

Gingers Lane is a major transport route and is being upgraded to allow for classification as a regional road with Transport for NSW. These works coincide with the construction of a new, safer roundabout at the intersection of Gingers Lane, Sawyers Gully Road, Hart Road and Government Road.

Bluey Frame Park Upgrade

The project involves the installation of new play equipment, fencing and landscaping.

Anvil Creek Bridge Replacement - Nelson Street, Greta

Council has replaced the existing timber bridge with a new two lane concrete bridge to facilitate traffic movements and improve road safety.

Local Roads Reseal Program

Road resealing happens when the road pavement is in good condition, but the surface has deteriorated to a point where it requires intervention.

Great North Road, Laguna

Council received funding to the value of $84,000 from the Australian Government's Blackspot program to improve road safety conditions along Great North Road, Laguna.

Mitchell Avenue, Kurri Kurri

Council received a grant to improve the road condition for all users including cyclists, school buses, heavy industry, local business and provide improved links to the state road network.

Church Street, Branxton

These works included construction of a shared zone including kerb and guttering, concrete pavement, associated signage and provisions for future works.

Deaseys Road, Pokolbin

The site encompasses 2,150 metres of Deaseys Road extending from an existing culvert to the LGA boundary with Singleton Council. Sections of the existing pavement exhibit various conditions of serviceability.

South Avenue, Cessnock

Stabilisation and resealing of 250m of existing road pavement from Vincent Street to Darwin Street, Cessnock.

Henderson Avenue, Cessnock

Stabilisation and reseal of 170m of existing Road Pavement between Maitland Road and Ferguson Street, Cessnock.

Congewai Road, Paxton

Reconstruction and reseal of the roadway 500m South from the intersection connecting with Millfield Road.

Heddon Street, Kurri Kurri

Reconstruction and new Asphalt pavement between Northcote Street and Deakin Street, Kurri Kurri.

Marlton Street, Cessnock

Reconstruction and new Asphalt Pavement between Maitland Road and Halcyon Street, Cessnock.

Sandy Creek Road, Quorrobolong

The works comprise road widening and safety improvements including: Widening of road shoulder, installation of motorcycle friendly guard rail, resurfacing and delineation works, installation of Vehicle Activated Sign (VAS) and other signage.

John Renshaw Drive, Buchanan

Works included:
Widening and resurfacing sections of the road,
Widening and repairing drainage infrastructure,
Installing a wide painted centre line,
Installing audio-tactile line marking along the edge lines.

Cessnock Pool Splashpad

Cessnock Pool Splashpad is now open and operational!
The splash pad incorporates slides, fountains, tipping buckets, soft fall, shade and seating. Additional improvements such as safety features and landscaping will complement the new area.

Ramsay's Leap

Heritage works to protect markings on the rock face and to protect the convict-built stone retaining wall at Ramsay's Leap. The project also aims to protect a heritage stone wall 1km north of Ramsay's Leap.

Kurri Kurri Town Centre Upgrade Stage 1

The project involves a $5.6 million upgrade of the Kurri Kurri CBD aiming to enhance the overall town centre.

Weston Public School Precinct Upgrade

Works Along Fourth Street, Weston as part of the Weston Public School Precinct Upgrade.

O’Connors Road, Nulkaba

Improved pedestrian and cyclist connectivity from Nulkaba Public School to Wine Country Drive creating a link from the Bridges Hill to Wine Country Drive shared pathway project.

Yango Creek Road Bridge

Replacement of existing Yango Creek Road Bridge at Wollombi with new structure to allow for better access and reduced impact on residents and visitors during times of flood.

Camp Road, Greta

Council received funding under Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program for the upgrade of Camp Road, Greta.

Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin

Due to the significant casualty crash history on Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, Council received grant funding of $2M under the Black Spot/Safer Roads Program to address road safety issues which focussed on a 1.1 kilometre length of the worst road section.

Cessnock Airport Upgrade

In March 2019, Council applied for grant funding under the Restart NSW Growing Local Economies Fund and was advised in April 2020 that the application was successful in receiving $6,636,100 for the Cessnock Airport upgrade. Council is contributing $2,212,097 towards the $8.8million project.

Cessnock Road, Weston

Rehabilitation of road pavement between Station Street and First Street including kerb and gutter replacement, minor drainage upgrade, resurfacing and associated signs and line marking.

Quorrobolong Road, Kitchener

Construction works for the upgrade of Quorrobolong Road formed part of Council's Local Roads Renewal Program. The works occurred between Stanford Street and approximately 600m towards Mountain View Place.

New signage installations for Heddon Greta and Cliftleigh

New suburb entry signs were installed for the suburbs of Heddon Greta and Cliftleigh, in response to community feedback received following the previous rollout of signs in late 2020. The subjects of the suburb entry signs were chosen from a community survey undertaken in 2022.

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