Tenders sought for Shetland Heights Road

BASS Coast Shire is seeking tenders from contractors for the upgrade and sealing of Shetland Heights Road at San Remo. 

Council is upgrading the unsealed section of Shetland Heights Road, from Penniwells Drive to Potters Hill Road.

The tender period opened on Wednesday, August 17, and closes on Wednesday, September 14 at 2.00pm. 

Construction is expected to commence in February 2023, with the project to be completed in June that year. 

Upgrades will include the installation of new pavement and sealing of the road, a new concrete footpath as well as the installation of kerb and channel at selected locations and associated drainage.

Council had been investigating a road and drainage upgrade the road since 2019, which included consideration of a Special Charge Scheme.

However, the project was made possible after the shire received $1.85 million through the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program. 

According to the shire, works undertaken so far include Geotech, feature survey, cultural heritage management plan and road safety audit. 

“We expect the design process, including costings, will be completed in the coming months,” council’s Engage website stated. 

“The crest along Shetland Heights Road and the associated intersection of Small Court will be reviewed through the detailed design stage of the road and drainage upgrade project planned for Shetland Height Road. 

“A raised platform intersection, pedestrian refuge and right turn lane are some of the options being considered at the moment. Lowering the crest will depend on underground service impacts and avoiding steepening driveways.”