Illaroo Road - Bangalee - Pavement Repair

Council has received funding through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements and NSW Infrastructure Betterment Fund to carry out road rehabilitation works on Illaroo Rd from CH3497 to CH6849 from Karana Dr to 115m east of Tapitallee Rd.

The latest

07/10/2025 - The initial section of works has been cement-stabilised and sealed. A 160m stretch at the eastern end is yet to be stabilised and was sealed sacrificially, so potholing may occur until completion. Asphalt works are pending at the eastern end and at the intersections of Moodara Dr and Hockeys Ln. Final tidy-up works are ongoing, including table drain and shoulder clean-up.

About the works

Work will generally include:.

  • Tree removal
  • Adjustment of table drains
  • Replacement of the existing pipe culverts
  • Watermain and overhead power adjustment works
  • A gravel overlay and stabilised pavement with bitumen seal, and asphalt at the intersections
  • Line marking

 

2024 - 2025 Works History

25/09/2025 - Due to the depth of excavation required for water main adjustment works on Illaroo Rd, near the timber footbridge east of Kaloona Drv, the gravel pedestrian path in this area will be closed outside of working hours and over the weekend. During working hours, pedestrians will be safely escorted along the road by traffic controllers. The closure will remain in place until mid next week.

26/09/2025 - Cement stabilising of the new pavement works from east of Moondara Dr to west of Hockeys Ln is scheduled to be carried out next week, weather permitting. Sealing of the works are currently scheduled for Friday 3/10. Table drain and watermain adjustment works are continuing on the next sections in preparation for the pavements works.

11/09/2025 - Works on Illaroo Road have been impacted by this week's heavy rain. Works to repair the damage will continue today and tomorrow. The road surface has been impacted, please slow down and drive to conditions.

01/09/2025 - Subsoil and table drain works are continuing this week. Road pavement works for the first section are scheduled to commence next week. Power outage dates for high voltage electrical works are scheduled for Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September.

22/08/2025 – Rain has caused damaged to the road surface at the drainage crossing between Karana Dr and Moondara Dr. Please Reduce Speed and Drive with Caution.

20/08/2025 - Works on Illaroo Road have been delayed this week due to wet weather. Once conditions improve, subsoil and table drain works will resume, followed by pavement construction on the first section between Karana Drive and Hockeys Lane.

28/07/25 - Works are currently underway in preparation for upcoming pavement works:

- Watermain adjustment works at Hockeys Lane 

- Overhead electrical service line adjustments 

- Stormwater drainage works at the culvert between Moondara Dr and Karana Dr  

- Stormwater drainage works at the intersection of Moodnara Dr     will commence this week

- Driveway adjustments have commenced

08/07/2025 -Watermain relocation continues along Illaroo Road. Overhead electrical works have begun this week, including new pole installations to adjust service line heights. Next week, stormwater culvert construction will start between Karana Drv and Moondara Drv. The culvert will be constructed in 2 stages. Temporary traffic lights will allow contra-flow traffic.

11/06/2025 – Tree removal works, earthworks and watermain relocation and adjustment works are continuing along Illaroo Rd. Affected residents will be further notified by Shoalwater to any interruptions to water supply when connections to the existing watermains are carried out in the coming weeks

02/06/2025 - Tree removal and underground service locating works are continuing on Illaroo Road. In addition, watermain relocation and adjustment works have now commenced. Shoalwater will provide further notice to affected residents regarding any interruptions to water supply when connections to the existing watermains are scheduled in the coming weeks.

19/05/2025 - Tree removal works are scheduled to commence this week and are expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Trees marked with a red dot are marked for removal. Trees marked with a green dot are being retained. Works to positively identify underground services will also be carried out. Traffic control will be in place, and delays may occur.

05/05/2025 – Tree removal works are scheduled to commence 19th May 2025 and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Traffic control will be in place when tree removal work is being undertaken, and delays may occur.

07/04/2025 - Starting mid-May 2025, road rehabilitation works will commence on Illaroo Rd from Karana Dr to 115m east of Tapitallee Rd. The project will take approximately six months, weather permitting. Initial works include tree removal, service locating, and watermain adjustments. Traffic control will be in place, and some delays may occur.

18/03/2025 - Tenders for construction have been received and will be reported to Council at its meeting on 25 March 2025. Following Council adoption, the successful contractor will be notified. Works expected to commence in early May 2025.

6/11/2024 - Council has successfully obtained grant funding through the Infrastructure Betterment Fund (IBF) and Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for proposed betterment works on Illaroo Road.

2/10/2024 - The detailed design for the pavement repair project on Illaroo Road from West Cambewarra Road to Tapitallee Road is done. The works will be Tendered for construction.

29/7/2024 - The detailed design for the pavement repair project on Illaroo Road from West Cambewarra Rd to Browns Mountain Rd is nearing completion. Works are expected to be Tendered for construction in late August 2024 following further services investigation and design. 

27/06/2024 - The detailed design for the pavement repair project on Illaroo Rd, from West Cambewarra Rd to Browns Mountain Rd, is nearing completion. Works are expected to be Tendered for construction in late July 2024.

03/06/2024 - Council is continuing to carry out design works for the pavement repair scope from West Cambewarra Road to Browns Mountain Road.

21/03/2024 - Council is currently carrying out a geotechnical investigation and design works for the pavement repair scope from West Cambewarra Road to Browns Mountain Road.

 

2023 Works history

01/11/2023 - Council has received Natural Disaster and Infrastructure Betterment funding to carry out pavement repair work on Illaroo Road. The repairs will take place from West Cambewarra Road to Browns Mountain Road. The design process is currently underway, and repairs are expected to be carried out in the new year, following design and tendering for construction.

25/05/23 - Ground investigations and pavement designs have been completed and submitted to Transport NSW. Tenders are ready for advertising pending Transport NSW approval.

24/03/2023 - Reconstruction and repair work will extend over approximately 9.5km and be predominantly characterised by two different treatment types.

23/03/2023 - Ground investigations and pavement designs have been completed and submitted to Transport NSW. Tenders are ready for advertising pending Transport NSW approval.

02/02/2023 - Geotechnical Investigations for pavement repairs have been carried out to inform appropriate repair methods. Council are currently waiting for Transport NSW to approve the repair method before works can be Tendered for Construction.

19/01/2023 - Council has submitted a request to transport to approve the repair method before works can be tendered for construction.

19/01/2023 - Geotechnical Investigations for pavement repairs have been carried out to inform appropriate repair methods. Council is currently pending transport to approve the repair method before works can be tendered for construction. A temporary 60km/h speed zone and pothole warning signs have been installed to inform motorists the condition of the road.

 

2022 Works history

15/12/2022 - Sampling and testing complete. Tender documentation is being prepared.

08/12/2022- Sampling and testing complete. Tender documentation is being prepared. Reconstruction and repair work will extend over approximately 9.5km and be predominantly charaterised by two different treatment types. 

At this stage it is expected to have the tender package advertised during the month of January 2023 with the works commencing as soon as possible after tenders are awarded. The likely earliest start date for the works at this stage is March 2023.

The tender package will form part of the Northern District Round 1 package which also plans to include. 

  • Illaroo Road, North Nowra
  • Hockeys Lane, Cambewarra
  • Jacks Corner Road, Kangaroo Valley 
  • Coolangatta Road, Coolangatta

01/10/2022 - Geotechnical Investigations for pavement repairs are being carried out prior to funding approval and delivery of works.