March 2026

Urana staff are actively addressing a high volume of road defects, particularly across the northern and southern regions, as they work to repair damage identified by the council's asset offices.The team has been performing numerous signage maintenance tasks in the northern region, specifically:

• Oaklands Berrigan Road: Guide posts installed
• Oaklands Berrigan Road: Chevrons installed
• Main Street Morundah

Council is undertaking operations at the Tier 3 quarry in Urana. Council has commenced the production of 20,000 tonnes of road pavement material. As our only local source of quarry products, this small-scale operation remains a highly cost-effective way to manage operational expenses. Because the process requires no drilling or blasting, it is a lower-risk method for producing durable, compliant road base.

The process utilizes a bulldozer to rip 500mm layers, effectively blending aggregates and fines. This specific mixing technique ensures the material can achieve the necessary compaction to resist deformation under heavy loads. Based on current progress, work is forecast to be completed on March 27, 2026.

• Balldale Quarry: Carting 2,000 tons for the shoulder re-sheeting on sections of Back Berrigan Road.
• Davies Hill Quarry: Waiting for contractors to start crushing.

Maintenance Crew/Sundry Crew

Progress of the Stage 1 pavement works for the St Mary’s project progressed well in March. The pavement works have been completed both on budget and on time. The scope of work included the excavation of unsuitable material and the removal of 150mm of subgrade. Additionally, 700 tons of Council’s 20mm DGS was imported, spread, rolled, and compacted.

The site is now prepared and ready for sealing, which is scheduled for early April, weather permitting. Work has officially commenced on Stage 2 of the carpark, located between Alice and Mary Street. At this time, service locations, drainage, and kerb preparation works are underway. It is anticipated that these specific works will be completed by late March.

The next steps involve pavement and sealing, followed by line marking both for Stage 1 and 2. Based on current progress, work is forecast to be completed Mid-April weather permitting.

Heavy Trucks

• Carting gravel from Balldale quarry to Merton Road.
• Carting gravel for St Marys projects and customer requests.
• Carting stone for patching trucks.
• Carting excess spoil from Nixon Street to Corowa Landfill for cover & capping.

TfNSW – RMCC

• Maintenance works under the RMCC agreement.
• Council Staff carried out 700 meters pavement edge repair on Spring Drive with our road patching equipment.

Council's pneumatic tyred rollers are particularly effective for compacting and sealing the final bituminous layer. The kneading effect of the rubber tires ensures a better inter-particle bond and a smooth surface free of air pockets, which enhances the shoulder's longevity.

Using council's jet patcher to seal damaged pavement edges is necessary to protect the shoulder and provide a uniform driving surface. For these repairs to be effective, shoulder materials must have sufficient quality and thickness to withstand heavy vehicles This maintenance method is significantly more cost-effective than rehabilitating damaged bitumen seal edges and extends the asset's life. It also improves efficiency on rural roads by providing the necessary width for passing and heavy vehicle traffic.