New contractor starts work to complete Princes Highway Kirrawee roadworks
A new contractor will start work on Monday to complete long-delayed roadworks on Princes Highway at Kirrawee after the previous contract was terminated three months ago.
Transport for NSW announced Burton Contractors had been engaged for the project, which includes upgrading the intersections of Acacia Road, Oak Road, Kingsway and President Avenue.
The previous contract was terminated "by agreement between the parties" in late December 2020.
Transport for NSW said at the time a new contractor would be appointed early in the new year and the upgrade should be completed in mid-2021.
MPs Mark Speakman, Eleni Petinos and Lee Evans with Roads and Maritime Services officers in March, 2018, announcing the start of work. Picture: John Veage
The expected completion date has now been moved back to the end of this year.
Work on the project started in 2018 and was originally due to be completed by the end of 2019.
A spokeswoman for Transport for NSW said Burton Contractors would be on site from Monday, March 15, carrying out work between Auburn Road and Kingsway from 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, weather permitting.
"The priority will be to fast-track work that resolves issues directly impacting residents and businesses along the corridor," she said.
"We know the community has been impacted by disruptions to the project so we will be working together closely to see the project completed by the end of the year."
The spokeswoman said Transport for NSW carried out some work over the last month in areas where residents were affected.
"We have completed storm water drainage work at the Bath Road and Princes Highway intersection and started work on car parking bays along the service road," she said.
"Footpath work on the Princes Highway as well as road, kerb and gutter work along the service road retaining wall has also been carried out.
"The remaining work involves upgrading traffic signals, completing road widening between Auburn Road and Kingsway, median upgrades, storm water, kerb, gutter and footpath work, as well as landscaping and installing new signage."
Impacted members of the community should direct inquiries or concerns to aokp@transport.nsw.gov.au or 1800 943 033.