In the busy and growing Armstrong Creek area, it's not just the skyline that's changing. As more people move in, we need better roads and services, all while making sure folks can still get around easily.

Every year, we handle over 500 applications from companies and service providers who need approval to work on our roads.

Most of these projects are small and don 't bother the community much. But in growing areas like Armstrong Creek, upgrading roads is a bigger job. These upgrades happen in stages, with developers paying for the work as they sell new house lots.

Balancing act

Considering disruptions and emergency access

We don 't hand out road work approvals easily.

We check how the work might affect traffic, other road projects, and important services like gas, water, and power.

Our top priority is keeping main roads clear so emergency vehicles can reach people quickly.

Community-focused approach

Mitigating traffic impacts

Understanding the pulse of the community, we proactively consider and seek to minimise potential traffic impacts.

By strategically combining nearby works and delaying the start dates for other requested works, we aim to reduce the frequency of road closures and traffic restrictions, ensuring a smoother experience for residents and commuters alike.

Where works are expected to cause significant disruption, we place conditions on the approval permit for public notification of the period of works. 

Communication can extend from letter drops, newspaper advertisements and social media posts to dedicated webpages and variable message boards onsite.

State versus local

Clarifying responsibilities

It's important to note that while we oversee roadworks on council-managed roads, we do not control works on State-managed roads or major construction projects managed by the State Government, such as the rail duplication project.

Clear communication channels are maintained to ensure a cohesive approach to development.