Buttercup Road Upgrade Design

Published on 06 October 2023

Council is pleased to announce a new upgrade design for Buttercup Road, Merrijig, will take place this year following feedback from the community.

The design will aim to address concerns related to road safety, while also extending the lifespan and durability of the road to support increased traffic.

In addition to its use by residents, Buttercup Road is also used to access picturesque camping spots nearby during peak tourist seasons, along with use for heavy vehicles. Over the years, the road has experienced damage due to usage, heavy rainfall, and flooding.

Council has continued to make improvements on the road to rectify these issues, which have included the following:

  • Resheeting, maintenance grading and defined drainage
  • Road widening from 4m to 5m, and resheeting with addition of PolyCom (stabilising agent)
  • New and larger culverts, further drainage definition, sealing and redesigning the intersection of School Lane/Gonzaga Lane

While these improvements have enhanced the road condition, Council’s Capital Works Team are working on finding a more permanent solution to reduce road deterioration over time. The new Buttercup Road upgrade will include:

  • Geotechnical testing on the sealed and unsealed section to identify the existing pavement condition
  • A new pavement design to reconstruct and seal the unsealed road
  • Reseal preparation and resealing the existing sealed road to improve the pavement condition
  • Defining drainage on the existing unsealed section to avoid water pooling on the road surface.

Mayor Cr James Tehan thanked the community for their feedback on Buttercup Road.

“Community input is vital in ensuring that road upgrades such as this address the community's needs and priorities effectively,” he said.

“We believe that the long-term benefits of this road upgrade will create a safer, more resilient and reliable transportation network for our community and its visitors.”

Design works are currently being undertaken by contractor FMG Engineering and are expected to be completed late this year. Drainage and resealing works will follow and are anticipated to commence in the new year.

For any further enquiries on this project, please contact the Capital Works Team on capitalworks@mansfield.vic.gov.au or on (03) 5775 8555. 

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