The Wool Road reconstruction works out to tender
Published on 24 February 2025
Shoalhaven City Council has gone to tender for specialised rehabilitation works on The Wool Road in Old Erowal Bay.
The road was severely damaged in June 2024 after extreme rainfall caused a sink hole and had previously resulted in a three-week closure and detours for residents. A temporary fix has been in place since July.
As part of the contracted works, a temporary single-lane will be constructed so that lengthy detours can be avoided. The single lane will operate under a traffic light system so there will still be some delays for motorists at peak times.
Mayor Patricia White said joint funding from the Australian and NSW governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements, plus a contribution from Council, would allow the permanent works to get underway once the tender process was completed.
“We’ve been fortunate to have a temporary fix in place for the past few months, and thankfully a permanent solution is now in our sights,” Cr White said.
“The job to fully remediate the road is complex and Council will be looking for a contractor who has the technical skill and experience while providing value for money,” she said.
“While the rehabilitation works will come as a relief to residents, this marks the beginning of what could be a long journey. We’ll be working with the contractor to minimise delays and communicate disruptions well in advance.”
The damaged section of road is between Macgibbon Parade and Birriga Avenue. With detailed design works complete, contractors are bidding to undertake the following construction works:
- Construction of a temporary single-lane side road
- Demolition of existing steel arch culvert (pipe under road)
- Construction of new 3.3 metre x 2.1 metre reinforced concrete box culverts and base slab
- Construction of culvert headwalls
- Construction of sandstone retaining wall
- Reinstatement of road pavement and asphalt
- Reinstatement of guard rail and line marking.
Once the tender evaluation is finalised, Council will be able to provide more detail to the local community, including a schedule of works and realistic timeframe.
The tender closes on 18 March with the possibility of a contractor appointed by May 2025. Residents are advised to subscribe for the latest updates on Council’s dedicated project page.