Copelands Road Upgrade

  • Project typeRoad and drainage upgrade
  • Project value$4.9 million
  • Project scheduleDue for completion in 2025
  • Contractor nameAce Earthmoving

Works are underway to upgrade Copelands Road between Mills Road and Lillico Road to improve traffic flow, capacity and safety for both vehicles and pedestrians in the growing area.

Key upgrade works will improve road surface, upgrade the underground stormwater drainage at the Moe River crossing, and build new footpaths and a shared bicycle path.

Local business Ace Earthmoving has been awarded the contract for works, who will work closely with Council to deliver the project due for completion in 2025. 

This project is being jointly funded by Baw Baw Shire Council and Development Contributions Plan (DCP) as part of the overall Warragul Precinct Structure Plan.

Project Goals

  • Improve traffic flow in the growing area.
  • Enhance capacity of the road to accommodate increase in traffic.
  • Enhance liability with new pedestrian and bike paths.
  • Improve safety and accessibility for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
  • Future-proof drainage requirements at the Moe River culvert.
  • Ensure the road meets current and future housing development demands. 
  • Improve access for heavy vehicles. 

Local Resident Impacts

Residents directly impacted by works will be notified of any temporary driveway access restrictions throughout the various stages of construction.

Traffic Management

Traffic management will be in place throughout the duration of works and measures will be put in place to minimise disruptions where possible. 

During construction hours, Copelands Road will operate with one-way traffic, with traffic controllers onsite to assist with safe traffic flow. Outside of construction hours, two-way traffic will be reinstated.

At a later stage, a full road closure will be required to complete the Moe River culvert installation. Variable Message Signs (VMS) will provide advance notice of any full road closures and associated traffic detours.

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Location

Copelands Road, Warragul   View Map

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