• Funding program Roads to Recovery Program
  • Status Completed
  • Transport mode Road
  • Expected start/finish Jan 2016 - May 2016
  • Estimated project cost $177,050
  • Australian Government contribution $177,050
  • Local Council/Shire Launceston City Council
  • State TAS

Project description

Investigation has shown that the previously installed subsoil drain for Westbury Road failed to achieve the desired outcome, the road continues to move after significant wet periods. To arrest this it is proposed to install new subsoil drains downhill. LCC Project ID is 22368

Create a sub-soil drainage system that will lower the existing water table in wet weather months to provide more land stability. Reduced maintenance requirements for Westbury Road and increase safety to local government infrastructure and public safety.

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