An essential maintenance project to reseal one kilometre of Dudley Beach Road is getting underway in Glenrock State Conservation Area.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Area Manager Mitch Carter said the $350,000 project will improve visitor safety and ensure convenient access to the well-loved Dudley Beach.
“Dudley Beach Road is extremely well-trafficked by the surfers, beach walkers and local residents who love the stunning, sandy shores of Dudley Beach,” said Mr Carter.
“As the road has aged, cracks in the road surface have allowed water to get in under the road, leading to potholes.
“This resealing project will result in a new road asset for Dudley Beach with an expected life expectancy of 20 years or more. It will also complement the recent upgrade of the Dudley Beach car park in 2022,” said Mr Carter.
Site workers will reform the road surface to produce a trafficable, smooth and drained pavement. Existing drainage structures will be repaired or reconstructed, as required.
The resealing project will commence Wednesday 14 June 2023 and scheduled for completion by Wednesday 28 June 2023, weather permitting.
Dudley Beach Road will be closed on weekdays while works are underway. The road will be reopened on weekends to minimise disruption to beachgoers and local residents.
Throughout resealing works, visitors to Dudley Beach are advised to adhere to safety signage and instructions that will be in place on Dudley Beach Road.
Alternative pedestrian access to Dudley Beach will be available via the Bombala walking track and the Banksia fire trail. Check the NPWS Alerts webpage for updates.
The 554-hectare Glenrock State Conservation Area is nestled on Newcastle’s urban fringe and is estimated to attract one million visitors a year.
Glenrock State Conservation Area is on the traditional Country of the Awabakal people and is home to five threatened ecological communities including littoral rainforest and 10 threatened animal species such as the squirrel glider.
The reserve is well used by Newcastle locals including bushwalkers, trail runners, mountain bike riders, surfers, Scouts, horse riders, hang gliders and abseilers, local residents and families.