Work is beginning on the next $14.7 million stage of the Southern Feeder Road in Orange, New South Wales, which will extend the new road west from Anson Street to Shiralee Road.
The contract to construct the 1.7-kilometre stretch of new road has been awarded to the MAAS group.
This stage of the project will see construction begin on a new roundabout at the corner of Park and Shiralee Road.
It also includes upgrading a 700-metre section of Shiralee Road from Park Road to the railway overpass bridge.
With construction work having kick-started in the last week of March, the project is expected to be finished in about 12 months, weather permitting. Letters have been sent to residents in the area explaining the extent of works in their area.
The latest $14.7 million stage of the Southern Feeder Road is funded by the:
- Australian Government's Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program ($2 million) and Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program ($3.55 million)
- NSW Government's Resources for Regions program ($4.5 million)
- Orange City Council ($4.6 million)
