Boundary Road is identified in the Armstrong Creek Town Centre Precinct Structure Plan (PSP) for future upgrade and realignment as surrounding land is developed.

Under the PSP, the ultimate road upgrade will be delivered by developers as development progresses. As the delivery of these future works is linked to surrounding land development, the timing for construction of the ultimate road is currently unknown.

The City has a responsibility to manage community funds carefully and avoid significant expenditure on infrastructure that is planned to be made redundant in the future. For this reason, the City has historically focused on maintaining the existing road by minor patching while awaiting development of adjoining land.

However, the condition of Boundary Road has continued to deteriorate and now warrants additional interim treatment. These resurfacing works will help maintain the road, improve driving conditions and support safe traffic movement while the community awaits delivery of the ultimate road upgrade.

Boundary Road plays an important role in supporting growth in the surrounding area and is a key route for vehicles servicing new residential developments. Restricting truck access would make it more difficult to transport materials and equipment needed for construction activities. Truck movements are also managed across the wider road network to help protect newer roads from premature wear and deterioration. In addition, there are limited alternative routes available that can safely and efficiently accommodate the number and type of heavy vehicles travelling through the area.

Several factors have contributed to the deterioration of Boundary Road. Traffic volumes have increased significantly as surrounding areas continue to grow, placing greater demand on the road than it was originally designed to accommodate. The weight and frequency of heavy vehicles have also accelerated wear on the road surface.

In addition, the existing road seal is ageing and has become brittle over time, leading to cracking that allows water to penetrate the pavement. Once water enters the underlying structural layers, it weakens the road foundation and contributes to faster pavement failure. The combination of increased traffic, heavy vehicle use, ageing infrastructure and moisture damage has resulted in the road deteriorating more rapidly than expected.