Abernethys Road - Budgong - Landslip
Announcement
Landslip repair works on Abernethys Road are completed.
The Shoalhaven was declared a Natural Disaster Area 5 March 2022 after an East Coast Low and rain events. This had a major impact on Kangaroo Valley and surrounding communities, landslips affecting roads and property. Abernethys Road, Budgong, was severely impacted in March 2022 by these rain events.
- Public access
Open
No restrictions
- Where
Abernethys Road, Budgong 2577
- Project StatusCompleted
- Last reviewed
12 February 2024
The latest
Select image below for a closer look at the completed landslip repair works.
About the works
Landslip repair sites and planned road closures
Site 1. DM00865 - rural address 191 - Landslip repair works are completed.
Below: Capping beam to piles is under construction. Below: Landslip damage scheduled for repair.
2023 Works History
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08/08/2023 - Works are scheduled to start Friday 22 September through to Thursday 19 October 2023.
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06/06/2023 - The latest update for this project is current. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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30/03/2023 - Landslip design plan for Abernethys Road is attached. Located under - Related Information.
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30/03/2023 - Landslip repair drop-in sessions: THURS 30 March 4 – 5pm / THURS 13 April 4 – 5pm. Drop by the Kangaroo Valley Hall (177 Moss Vale Rd) where Symal and Council will answer your questions about upcoming roadworks.
- 17/03/2023 - Kangaroo Valley Information Session on Friday 17 March, 7pm - 8pm (followed by BBQ) at KV Community Hall. Meet contractor Symal and get briefing on the start of landslip works.
- 04/03/2023 - The latest construction program proposed by contractor Symal for the 38 the Major Landslip repair work has been released. The construction program lists the planned start and finish date for each of the 38 land slips. A summary of the construction program is available on the Major Landslip Package Planned Program of Work. A copy of the construction program is also available on the right-hand side of the Master Project Page in the related documents section.
- 15/2/2023 - Contract awarded - Council has resolved to proceed with the appointment of infrastructure and construction group Symal to repair the 38 major landslips. Council has provided Symal a schedule of works which prioritises the most urgent landslips with the first round of works to begin in late March 2023. To view the list of major landslips and the assigned construction priorities, refer to the Major landslip package priorities on the Master Project Page
2022 Works History
- 22/12/2022 - Four tenders for the repair of 38 landslips were received. A comprehensive evaluation process has been completed and a recommendation has been forwarded to Public Work Advisory (PWA) for endorsement. It is anticipated that PWA will evaluate the tender acceptance report and respond to Council mid-January. Further information can be found on the Master Project Page
- 03/11/2022 - Following months of geotechnical investigations, design work and tender preparation, Council is now seeking contractors to bid on the 38 landslips deemed a priority. Submissions close 6 December 2022.Shoalhaven Area – Remediation of Multiple Slips – RFT – 10053781.
- 25/10/2022 - Due to landslip damage, a load limit of 3 tonne has been applied to Abernethys Road. Shoalhaven City Council is currently scoping works for repair.
- 20/10/2022 - Following record rain events, Council has recorded 98 landslides as a high priority, with a focus on 38 sites that are deemed most urgent. We've now finished geotechnical investigations at these 35 sites, leading the way for designs to be completed in the coming weeks. The designs form part of a works package that will go out to tender in October.
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Location
-34.81015096, 150.44677900
Abernethys Road ,
Budgong 2577
Abernethys Road ,
Budgong 2577