General News
12 December, 2023
New technology to seal McGregors Road
NEW road resealing technology will be used to repair McGregors Road in Warrnambool
Work to resurface the road using an innovative seal treatment that includes fibreglass strands began earlier this week.
A recent assessment of McGregors Road showed that it was nearing the point at which it would need to be a full pavement rehabilitation rather than simply resealing using traditional methods.
“Full pavement rehabilitation is a much more involved, costly and disruptive process compared to road resealing,” Warrnambool City mayor Cr Ben Blain said.
“McGregors Road had reached a point where it was a suitable candidate for this relatively new technique that uses fibreglass threads to create a strong and crack-resistant membrane.
“While this technique is new to Warrnambool it has been used successfully elsewhere including on regional and metropolitan roads.”
Cr Blain said a smooth and safe surface for vehicles was the main priority but council needed also to look at efficiency gains to provide ratepayers with value for money.
“We anticipate that not only will it deliver savings but it will be a solid road surface that may extend the life of the road for another decade,” Cr Blain said.
“If this road technology works in Warrnambool as well as it has in other locations we’ll consider expanding its use where appropriate.”
The reseal was expected to be completed by the end of this week, weather permitting.
The section of McGregors Road to be resurfaced is between Derby Street and Tozer Road.
