Stage 3 of Saltwater Creek Road footpath starts

The third stage of the Saltwater Creek Road footpath replacement (Sydney Street to St Helens School) will start today (August 10).

“The work is the final stage of the project to replace the existing footpath with a 2.5m-wide concrete footpath,” Cr Paul Truscott said.

“The $230,000 stage 3 includes upgrades to the Ariadne Street intersection at the entrance to the Saltwater Creek Road landfill and the Maryborough Recycling Centre.

“The project includes pavement widening, kerb and channel, installing pram ramps and a pedestrian refuge which will increase safety of students crossing the busy intersection as they head to and from school. 

“A new streetlight will also be installed adjacent to the pedestrian refuge.

“The work will cause some disruptions to traffic flow in and out of the landfill site so we’re asking drivers to be extra vigilant and patient as they negotiate their way through the project.”

The project was identified as part of Council’s footpath inspection program and is supported by the Queensland Government’s Cycle Network Local Government Grants program.

Local company Grand Civil has been awarded the contract to undertake the project which is anticipated to be completed in October, weather permitting.

“Improving the safety of children heading to school or home from school is very important to Council,” Cr Truscott said.