Drainage works underway

Works are underway to improve the road surface and drainage at the Hopetoun Rd and Buln Buln Rd roundabout.

The works will include upgrading the existing stormwater drainage pipes around the roundabout from 225mm and 300mm to 450mm and repairing and resurfacing the road pavement.

The improvements aim to reduce flooding in the area and provide a safer, smoother road surface for everyone.

Baw Baw Shire Council is undertaking the works as part of its long term infrastructure plan.

The works will be carried out Mondays to Friday from 7am to 5pm and will take about six weeks to complete.

Traffic management will be in place throughout the works. Council's contractor will co-ordinate with residents and nearby businesses about possible detours and temporary closures, and aim to keep disruptions minimum.
Bank Place Medical Centre and pathology service will be accessible throughout the work and council will advise the community when relevant detours apply.
Affected residents have been informed and local access will be maintained and co-ordinated throughout the staged closures, with support from the contractor and their traffic management team.
Affected businesses along Buln Buln Rd have been informed of the upcoming works. Although some road closures will be required, the work areas do not directly front any particular business, and local access will be co-ordinated throughout construction.
Works are expected to be completed in December.