Bessemer Street, Mittagong - Road Reconstruction

Project typeRoad Reconstruction
Project value$1.25M
Project scheduleWorks commenced Mid-October 2025
Contractor nameLamond Contracting Pty Ltd
Completion Date31 December 2025

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Project works

Works for this project commenced in mid-October 2025 and lasted for around 12 weeks. The works included:

Stormwater pit and pipe installations
Dish Drain, Kerb and Gutter constructions
Service relocations
Tree removals
Driveway reconstructions
Reconstruction of road pavement

Background

Bessemer Street is a two-lane sealed road with a speed limit of 50km/hr. The section of road from Bowral Road to Regent Street and to 42 Regent Lane was in poor condition, with issues including poor drainage, a failed road surface, missing kerb and gutter, shallow services, and flooding during high rainfall events.

The scope of the works included re-sheeting with a new asphalt wearing course, base replacement and stormwater pipe installations. New pavement for approximately 120 metres from Bowral Road to Regent Street and 110 metres to Regent Lane. The works also included the construction of new stormwater drainage, pavement reconstruction, driveway adjustments, service relocations, footpath, and kerb and gutter installations.

Bessemer Street is a busy road that is often used to access the Mittagong Town Centre, Bowral and Old Hume Highway. It is the major access road to businesses, including Mittagong Town Centre, Mittagong RSL Club, SES, McDonald's, Ampol, Auto, Bowral, construction material/equipment suppliers, Council Water and Sewer Department and the residents.

Access for emergency services and the residents was maintained throughout the works. The construction works were staged to ensure minimal disruption and inconvenience to road users and neighbouring properties.

Community impacts

The section of the road was fully closed from Bowral Road to Regent Street. Road users and pedestrians were cautioned to be aware of heavy machinery and workers in the area, to follow the changed traffic conditions and to exercise care when they travelled through the work zones. Access to the emergency vehicles was maintained during construction.