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Heritage works to protect markings on the rock face and to protect the convict-built stone retaining wall at Ramsay's Leap. The project also aims to protect a heritage stone wall 1km north of Ramsay's Leap.
Works Along Fourth Street, Weston as part of the Weston Public School Precinct Upgrade.
Improved pedestrian and cyclist connectivity from Nulkaba Public School to Wine Country Drive creating a link from the Bridges Hill to Wine Country Drive shared pathway project.
Replacement of existing Yango Creek Road Bridge at Wollombi with new structure to allow for better access and reduced impact on residents and visitors during times of flood.
Council received funding under Round 7 of the Heavy Vehicle Safety and Productivity Program for the upgrade of Camp Road, Greta.
Due to the significant casualty crash history on Oakey Creek Road, Pokolbin, Council received grant funding of $2M under the Black Spot/Safer Roads Program to address road safety issues which focussed on a 1.1 kilometre length of the worst road section.
In March 2019, Council applied for grant funding under the Restart NSW Growing Local Economies Fund and was advised in April 2020 that the application was successful in receiving $6,636,100 for the Cessnock Airport upgrade. Council is contributing $2,212,097 towards the $8.8million project.
Rehabilitation of road pavement between Station Street and First Street including kerb and gutter replacement, minor drainage upgrade, resurfacing and associated signs and line marking.
Construction works for the upgrade of Quorrobolong Road formed part of Council's Local Roads Renewal Program. The works occurred between Stanford Street and approximately 600m towards Mountain View Place.
New suburb entry signs were installed for the suburbs of Heddon Greta and Cliftleigh, in response to community feedback received following the previous rollout of signs in late 2020. The subjects of the suburb entry signs were chosen from a community survey undertaken in 2022.
Improved pedestrian and cyclist connectivity and safety between Greta train station and the bus stop in High Street, Greta. The 830-metre long pathway was constructed on the northern side of Nelson Street.
This project was split into separate stages of work on the rehabilitation of Wollombi Road, Millfield.
Construction works to upgrade Cessnock Street, Aberdare
Replacement of existing timber bridge with a new concrete bridge, raising height of new bridge.
Shared pathway works located between Millfield Road and Wollombi Road, via Crawfordville Park.
Works to Old Maitland Road between property numbers 1519-1427 for distance of approximately 800 metres.
The Kurri Kurri Town Centre Upgrade involved a significant investment in enhancing the commercial centre along Lang Street, Kurri Kurri, between Alexandra Street and Merthyr Street. The $5.6 million project focused on upgrading the public domain, improving the aesthetic appeal, and providing vital infrastructure to support the economic growth of the town centre.
Orange Street in Abermain serves as a key link to the Hunter Expressway via Frame Drive and Gingers Lane.
Cessnock City Council undertook a $4 million rehabilitation of Mount View Road, between Links Avenue and Barrett Avenue. The project was made possible through funding from the Transport for NSW Fixing Local Roads Program and Hunter Water.
Cessnock City Council is replacing Watagan Creek No. 1 Bridge and upgrading Watagan Creek No. 3 Bridge to improve safety, accessibility, and transport efficiency. These essential projects address the aging timber structures and provide modern infrastructure to support the local community and emergency services.
Council has committed to progressively upgrade this route, which has resulted in improved road environment and has also seen increased usage.
Council received funding from TfNSW under Safer Roads Program to complete road widening and safety improvement works of approx. 685m section of George Downes Drive, Bucketty at the intersection with Great Northern Road.
Council has received funding from Phase 4 of the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program for Deakin Street Kurri Kurri, between Mitchell Avenue and Lonsdale Place. The works will provide new pavement and improved drainage with the construction of kerb and gutter and additional stormwater infrastructure.