Council Works Update
Council works and projects update as at 1 November 2025:
Sorell Memorial Hall Extension – Creation of a new forecourt area in front of the new extension is complete. Landscaping has commenced. External cladding is complete and joinery fit-out is continuing. Furniture has been delivered.
Allambie Road, Orielton – Road seal has been delayed due to unfavourable weather and temperature conditions. To be sealed in mid to late November pending road temperatures.
Train Shed – Concrete footpaths have been poured. Irrigation system installed with lawn and landscaping commencing.
Men’s Shed – Building floorplans are being developed with design consultants engaged. Land Survey has been undertaken for the proposed site. Development Application has been submitted.
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Madison Lyden Park Amenities – Design is complete. Building surveyor likely to issue permits shortly.
Sorell Streetscape – Installation of sandstone blocks around the main intersections in Sorell will commence in early November.
Shark Point Road Reconstruction – Tenders have been invited by public advertisement for the road reconstruction of 620 metres of Shark Point Road from the bridge over the Orielton Rivulet to the intersection of Wolstenholme Drive. Works include, but are not limited to; excavation and embankment works, road pavement and seal works, stormwater including kerb and channel works and footpath works. Tender evaluation has occurred and the contract will be awarded in November.
Penna Road Reconstruction – Tenders have been invited by public advertisement for the road reconstruction of 500 metres of Penna Road starting before the intersection of Olympic Avenue to after the intersection of Kirabati Road. Works include, but are not limited to; excavation and embankment works, road pavement and seal works, stormwater including kerb and channel works and footpath works. Tender evaluation has occurred and the contract will be awarded in November.
2025/26 Road Re-Sheet Program – Tenders have been invited by public advertisement for the 2025/26 Road Re-Sheet Program. 12 sites across the municipality have been identified as requiring gravel re-sheet. Tender evaluation has occurred and the contract will be awarded in November.
2025-26 Road Re-Seal Program – Tenders have been invited by public advertisement for the 2025/26 Road Re-Seal Program. 9 sites across the municipality have been identified as requiring spray seal (single or two-coat) and or asphalt surfacing. Tender evaluation has occurred and the contract will be awarded in November.
Tasman Highway Footpath Renewal – A Contractor has been engaged to undertake footpath renewal along Tasman Highway; northern side between Arthur Street and Devenish Drive and southern side, west of Attunga Drive. Works are scheduled to commence onsite in late November, subject to weather.
Penna Road Footpath Renewal – A Contractor has been engaged to undertake footpath renewal along the western side of Penna Road, between Toongabbie and McKinly Streets. Works are scheduled to commence in November, subject to weather.
Gatehouse Drive & Weston Hill Road Footpath – A Contractor has been engaged to construct a new footpath and kerb along the northern side of Gatehouse Drive and reconstruct the existing footpath along the western side of Weston Hill Road. Commencement date of works is currently being arranged.