The completion of Liverpool’s $20 million Kurrajong Road extension linking the region’s newest suburbs with one another will be unveiled this Saturday.
“The final piece of the puzzle to the $20 million Kurrajong Road extension – the $2.3 million Kurrajong Bridge – is now finished and completes one of council’s biggest ever road improvement programs ahead of the all-important holiday season,” Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said.
“Finished in time for Christmas, motorists living in Liverpool’s west will benefit from the freshly sealed and widened Kurrajong Road that will connect one of Sydney’s main motorways, the M7, to new and existing residential areas.”
The road opening will be held 11am this Saturday, November 28 at the Kurrajong Road bridge, between Kookaburra Road North, Prestons and Sarah Hollands Road, Carnes Hill.
There will be a display of vintage cars, a free barbecue, and kids’ activities including a jumping castle and face painting.
The Kurrajong Road extension adds to the previous upgrades to Bernera Rd, between the M7 and Kurrajong Rd, and is the missing link which will connect vitally important residential areas such as Carnes Hill, Prestons, Edmondson Park and Horningsea Park.
The extension of Kurrajong Road includes:
• Construction of 1.2km of four lane road between Kookaburra Rd North and Sarah Hollands Dr
• A 75-metre long concrete bridge over Cabramatta Creek
• Major storm water management systems; and
• Streetscape improvements involving landscaping, shared paths and lighting
One of the more impressive features of the project is the 75 metre long bridge which connects Kurrajong Road to the new $42 million Carnes Hill Recreation and Community Centre.
The bridge will provide a direct east-west link between the Hume Highway, Casula and Cowpasture Road in Carnes Hill, which will significantly improve traffic access and motorist safety.
Mayor Mannoun said the design of the bridge is something to behold.
[social_quote duplicate=”no” align=”default”]“The design and construction of this bridge is a true testament to modern engineering,” Mayor Mannoun said.[/social_quote]
“Built to withstand heavy vehicle movements and major flood events, the bridge comprises of 100 tonnes of reinforced steel, four large spans, 25 piles and more than 530 cubic metres of concrete.”
Mayor Mannoun commended the work of construction company Western Earthmoving who finished the work on time and ahead of budget.
