Roads within the Dubbo Region are prioritised according to a scale of their condition and age. Undertaking this annual program allows Council to address the roads with highest priority for that year.

This program is delivered annually. It is a maintenance process that applies a new layer of bitumen and crushed aggregate to an existing road surface.

We undertake this program annually to protect and extend the lifespan of a road and further prevent moisture absorption into the pavement resulting in a full road failure.

There is a range of maintenance works involved which may occur on several different occasions depending on the type of works, resources and machinery required.

• Asphalt patching
• Crack sealing
• Heavy patching to damaged road pavement
• Kerb and gutter repairs
• Subsoil drainage (installation of below-ground drainage to intercept seepage flows to protect the road pavement and seal from water damage)
• Sweeping and removal of debris and sediment
• Tree Trimming
• Weed removal

All are undertaken to protect and prevent further damage or repairs when undertaking the works.

Find a quick overview of the steps involved;

• Road is swept for debris and general clean
• Delineators set for line markers
• Bitumen is then laid down
• An overlay of crushed rock is spread over the road
• A roller then moves over the road and compacts the crushed rock
• In the following weeks, the road is swept again
• Existing line making to be re-installed after the new bitumen seal has cured

This is the spray seal it involves an aggregate to be laid over a film of bitumen to provide a hard wearing surface. Another layer is added to ensure all bitumen is covered. the loose aggregate is left on the road for up to three days, before being swept off and recycled.

Any directly impacted residents in urban and semi-rural areas will receive a courtesy notice up to 3 days prior to the works.

Rural areas may not receive a notice as impacts are minimal.

Yes, parking will be restricted for the duration. Council ask that on the nominated day, cars avoid street parking. Parking on private property or within the surrounding streets is strongly recommended.

All roads are exposed and impacted by a number of elements. When Council have identified a road pavement is in good condition but the surface requires intervention it is placed on our priority listing. This intervention is to extend the lifespan of roads cost effectively.

If your street has been identified for resealing, it is likely a degree of deterioration has occurred. These preventative works occur every 10-15 years and are necessary to maintain the local road network.

Our road pavements are the most expensive and important assets within our Local Government Area, so it is critical we maintain them.

Each section of road is proposed to take less than a day to establish the work site and complete the works. Weather permitting.

Traffic management will be in place, so expect intermittent delays with Stop and Go traffic controllers.

Access to driveways may be limited at times, all directly impacted urban & semi-rural residents will receive a courtesy notice outlining impacts.

Street parking should be avoided for the duration.

Delivery of infrastructure projects can experience delays, here are a few factors that could influence the program delivery:

Weather | Adverse weather such as extreme heat or heavy rain can disrupt the process.

Resources | The team could be held up on a job prior or encounter unexpected labour shortages.

Unforeseen Issues | Unexpected structural problems may need to be addressed before the resealing can occur.

The new seal will be swept in the following weeks removing the excess stone. Aftercare signage will be in place to identify areas with loose gravel.

Any directly impacted residents in urban and semi-rural areas will receive a courtesy notice up to 3 days prior to the works.

Rural areas may not receive a notice as impacts are minimal.

Yes, parking will be restricted for the duration. Council ask that on the nominated day, cars avoid street parking. Parking on private property or within the surrounding streets is strongly recommended.

Find a quick overview of the steps involved;

• Road is swept for debris and general clean
• Delineators set for line markers
• Bitumen is then laid down
• An overlay of crushed rock is spread over the road
• A roller then moves over the road and compacts the crushed rock
• In the following weeks, the road is swept again
• Existing line making to be re-installed after the new bitumen seal has cured