Works Summary

The total length of road to be constructed is approximately 928 metres.

Cedar Court, Burns Way, Loch Avenue and Mayview Drive

Sealed pavement generally 5 metres trafficable width

Harvest Close

Sealed pavement generally 3.5 metres trafficable width

All roads

• Concrete rollover kerb and channel both sides
• Associated underground drainage will be installed as required
• Reinstatement of vehicle crossovers

As part of the works, any existing property crossovers will be reinstated to the new road level using a similar material and as close to their current standard as possible.

Additional Works

A footpath will be constructed along one side of Mayview Drive, Burns Way and Loch Avenue, connecting into the existing

footpath network. These works are to be funded by Council and are not included in the Special Charge Scheme.

Background

In 2019 the Federal Government announced a nine year, $150 million funding plan for Yarra Ranges Council to seal roads within the Dandenong Ranges and surrounding areas. This funding program has been named the Roads for the Community Initiative.

Council has prioritised roads that will be constructed through this program to ensure funding is used in a way that will provide maximum benefit to the greatest number of residents and visitors to our area. For information explaining how priority was assigned, please see Roads for the Community FAQ's.

This project has been listed for construction under the Roads for the Community Initiative program and will be facilitated by means of a Special Charge Scheme, whereby landowners and Council form a partnership to fund construction.

Project Update - July 2023

Council has received written confirmation from the Commonwealth Government’s Minister for Infrastructure Hon Catherine King MP, of the funding cuts to the Roads for Community program, which will see $47.7 million honoured from the original $150 million commitment.

With this level of funding, Council can continue to progress works on all road projects that have commenced construction, and projects where the contract for works have been awarded.

Payments

On 13 June 2023 Council adopted a report that recommended payment dates for the Special Charge Scheme be modified from 1 July 2023 until 30 June 2033 to 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2034, as the road construction will not commence before charges are due to be levied.

Payment of the special charge will now commence in the 2024/2025 financial year.