The Bald Nob Road upgrade project has officially reached completion, with bitumen sealing now finished and the road fully open to traffic. This extensive $5.6 million project, primarily funded by the Australian Government and co-funded by the Council, was delivered in stages by Council’s construction team, with help from specialist contractors, over the past 18 months.
This project, the largest undertaken by the Council in recent years, involved major works, including:
– Moving 30,000 cubic metres of earth to realign and widen the road.
– Laying 17,000 tonnes of crushed gravel sourced from Council quarries for the road base.
– Spraying 90,000 litres of bitumen and 800 tonnes of aggregates to seal the road surface.
The completed upgrade addresses long-standing safety issues along Bald Nob Road, providing a safer and smoother route for the local community and travellers connecting between the New England and Gwydir Highways. The new improvements are expected to enhance both safety and convenience for residents and visitors alike.
