Bong Bong Common Pathway Improvements

  • Project typePathway improvements - raised boardwalk
  • Project value$350,000
  • Project schedule29th April 2024 - 30 June 2024
  • Contractor nameMAK Urban Group
  • Completion Date30 June 2024
Map details of planned Bong Bong pathway improvements between Moss Vale and Burradoo
Background

Bong Bong Pathway is a 2.5m wide concrete path along the Wingecarribee River floodplain between Moss Vale and Burradoo. Areas of this path are low lying and flat. Several localised areas of the path retain water for weeks after small rain events, preventing the use of the path. Council will be constructing a raised boardwalk in six low-lying locations along the path to improve access during wet periods.

The impacted sections of the pathway are shown below:

Map details of planned Bong Bong pathway improvements between Moss Vale and Burradoo

Grant Funding

Council has received a grant of $350,000 under the Local Government Recovery Grants to improve drainage of the Bong Bong Cycleway following flooding events. The grant requires that works be completed by 30 June 2024.

Options Considered

Council evaluated several options before deciding to construct a raised boardwalk. Firstly, Council considered the construction of a raised concrete pathway by importing fill material. This would have been a high cost solution that would be very disruptive, and would have impacted drainage paths along the floodplain.

Several combinations of boardwalk options have been considered within the budget available, and the selected option involves a boardwalk that is no higher than 240 mm. The boardwalk will be installed above the existing concrete path, and ramps will be constructed to each of the six raised sections.

Bong Bong Pathway Improvements example of the elevated boardwalk

This option will improve areas of nuisance flooding within the grant funding allowance. Small areas of the path may be flooded for short periods; however, the serviceability of the path will be significantly improved.

Timing of Construction

Council’s contractors will commence construction on 29 April 2024 and will complete the works by mid-June, weather permitting.

During construction works, the pathway will be closed to the public between Bong Bong Common and Hurlingham Avenue, Burradoo.

Council apologises for the inconvenience to pathway users during this time.

Further Information

Further information can be requested from the Project Manager - Shire Presentaton by emailing Council at mail@wsc.snw.gov.au.  

 

 

 

Contact details

Project Manager - Shire Presentation
02 4868 0888
mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au

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