Central Coast Council has started a $1.7million project to minimise the risk of flooding on Chain Valley Bay Road, Chain Valley Bay.

The project involves raising 300 metres of Chain Valley Bay Road and replacing an older drainage system with 15 large concrete culverts to transport water under the road rather than over it.

Council Acting Director Assets, Infrastructure and Business, Boris Bolgoff said the project would significantly reduce the risk of flooding and overtopping on this important access road.

“The solution we are delivering will dramatically reduce flood incidents and prevent water from sitting on the road, which will be welcome news for the Chain Valley Bay community,” said Mr Bolgoff.

The 2.4 m high by almost 2 m wide culverts will be placed three wide and five deep to form a significant drainage channel.

Mayor Jane Smith said the size and diversity of the Central Coast region called for a range of innovative infrastructure solutions.

“Chain Valley Bay is a beautiful part of the Coast that is unfortunately prone to flooding at this location,” said Mayor Smith.

“The culvert system and new road we are installing will mean Chain Valley Bay residents of this close knit community can breathe a little easier during periods of heavy rain.”

Chain Valley Bay Road will be raised using 2,000 tonnes of material and a new road pavement surface will be installed.

One lane of Chain Valley Bay Road will be closed during works; Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and is directing road users and ensuring their safety with traffic lights and traffic controllers.

The project will be complete by late-June 2018, weather permitting.

Council’s Roads Transport and Drainage department is on track to deliver 570 projects in the 2017-18 financial year, part of a record capital works program spend of over $72 million.

See all scheduled, current and completed roadworks by clicking on ‘view road and drainage projects’ on Council’s website – centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.