Much like how we don't put washing on the line in the middle of winter, because, let's face it. it never dries properly, Blayney Shire Council is freezing the reconstruction of Carcoar Street for much the same reason.
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Blayney Shire Council's Director of Infrastructure Services Grant Baker said that council crews had been working overtime to complete as much of the pavement work before the onset of cold weather.
"Now that winter's arrived, we are unable to dry back the pavement gravels adequately before sealing the road," he said.
"The Loftus to Church Street section of pavement has been deferred until Spring, and the warmer weather arrives.
"The investment by government and council has already provided an improved road between the Mid-Western Highway and Water Street, and once completed will offer nearby residents and road users a safer and quieter road."
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With a budget of $2.9 million, thanks to the Australian Government's commitment of $1,864,435 through the Fixing Local Roads Program and $1.1 million allocated by council, the reconstruction has impressed the Member for Bathurst Paul Toole.
"This is a massive project for Blayney as Carcoar Street is one of the busiest trafficked areas in the town," he said.
"Just the relocation of services was a massive task in itself. Now the resurfacing of the road's surface is underway, but that will have to be put on hold when winter arrives."
Blayney mayor Scott Ferguson said that the project goes beyond a simple road reconstruction.
"This is why it's so expensive," he said. "We're aligning footpaths, services and improving parking, and thanks to the Governments' support, we can do it all in one hit."
