Mount Scanzi Road - Kangaroo Valley - Major Landslips (8)

26/08/2023 to 22/12/2023 – Updated three-week Lookahead program was released each week by contractor, Symal, and published on this page by council weekly, under ‘Related Information’. Repair works progress and road closures were also detailed weekly for all sites under ‘About the works’.

25/08/2023 - The first of 8-repair works are planned to start Wednesday 6 September at slip Site 8. DM00822.  Once completed, works will start on the other 7 landslips through until late December 2023. Road closures expected Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm for works to be carried out safely.

07/08/2023 - The first of 8-repair works are planned to start   Wednesday 6 September at slip Site 8. DM00822.  Once completed, works will start on the other 7 landslips through until late December 2023. Road closures are expected Mondays to Fridays 7.30am to 4.30pm for works to be carried out safely.

30/03/2023 - Landslip design plan for Mount Scanzi Road is attached. Located under - Related Information.

30/03/2023 - Landslip repair drop-in sessions: THURS 30 March 4 – 5pm THURS 13 April 4 – 5pm. Drop by the Kangaroo Valley Hall (177 Moss Vale Rd) where Symal and Council will answer your questions about upcoming roadworks.

04/03/2023 - The latest construction program proposed by contractor Symal for the 38 the Major Landslip repair work has been released. The construction program lists the planned start and finish date for each of the 38 land slips. A summary of the construction program is available on the Major Landslip Package Planned Program of Work. A copy of the construction program is also available on the right-hand side of the Master Project Page in the related documents section.

15/2/2023 - Contract awarded - Council has resolved to proceed with the appointment of infrastructure and construction group Symal to repair the 38 major landslips. Council has provided Symal a schedule of works which prioritises the most urgent landslips with the first round of works to begin in late March 2023. To view the list of major landslips and the assigned construction priorities, refer to the Major landslip package priorities on the Master Project Page

22/12/2022 - Four tenders for the repair of 38 landslips were received. A comprehensive evaluation process has been completed and a recommendation has been forwarded to Public Work Advisory (PWA)for endorsement. It is anticipated that PWA will evaluate the tender acceptance report and respond to Council mid-January. Further information can be found on the Master Project Page

03/11/2022 - Following months of geotechnical investigations, design work and tender preparation, Council is now seeking contractors to bid on the 38 landslips deemed a priority. Submissions close 6 December 2022.Shoalhaven Area – Remediation of Multiple Slips – RFT – 10053781.

30/09/2022 - Following record rain events, Council has recorded 98 landslides as a high priority, with a focus on 38 sites that are deemed most urgent. We've now finished geotechnical investigations at these 38 sites, leading the way for designs to be completed in the coming weeks. The designs form part of a works package that will go out to tender in October.

07/09/2022 - Geotechnical engineers will be conducting a site investigation on Mount Scanzi Road, Thursday 8th September 2022. The road will be open, under traffic control.

02/09/2022 - Across the Shoalhaven, of the 98 landslides that were of highest priority, a consolidated scope of 35 will form a tender package that will be going out to market prior to Christmas. Included within that tender package is, amongst others, Woodhill Mountain, Wattamolla, and Bunkers Hill Road. The start date of contract work is likely in the new year, in the interim, regular surveillance continues.

27/07/2022 - Geotechnical investigations for Mount Scanzi Road are currently being re investigated due to the increase of landslips that developed from the weather event this month. It has been identified there are an additional 11 new landslips on this road being investigated. This road is currently under restricted access with one lane.

07/07/2022 - Mount Scanzi Road currently has restricted access with one lane due to worsening weather conditions.

30/06/2022 - Geotechnical onsite investigation continued this week with stage 1 draft ready for submission week commencing 4th July 2022.

23/06/2022 - Investigations are ongoing.

6/06/2022 - Works currently on track with Geotechnical investigation analysis design in progress.

09/05/2022 – Road has now been cleared and fallen trees have been removed. Road conditions have returned to normal. Geotechnical investigation for landslip scheduled to commence next week. 

02/06/2022 – Preliminary design studies have begun. Works have commenced for tree and debris clearing. Due to these works commuters are advised that delays may be encountered. 

26/05/2022 - Investigation design work on track for week commencing 30th May 2022.