A SIGNIFICANT infrastructure upgrade is under way at Macksville, with Nambucca Valley Council commencing the replacement of a deteriorating retaining wall beside the Nambucca River near the historic Macksville Wharf precinct.
The project, being carried out by Council’s structures team, will see up to 80 metres of retaining wall replaced adjacent to the footpath running along the riverfront opposite the Star Hotel.
Motorists and pedestrians should expect temporary changes to access between 7am and 4pm on weekdays, weather permitting, while work takes place.
Nambucca Valley acting general manager David Moloney said the existing structure had reached the point where complete replacement was necessary.
“Our structures team are replacing up to 80 metres of retaining wall adjacent to the footpath skirting along the Nambucca River in Macksville, located opposite the Star Hotel, from approximately 9 June to 23 June,” he said.
“… [T]his popular riverwalk will become an even better community, tourist, and fishing spot once re-construction of its adjacent retaining wall is completed.”
The works are taking place near the former Government Wharf, an area popular with walkers, anglers and visitors seeking views across the Nambucca River.
Motorists travelling south along Giinagay Way into Macksville will be unable to turn left into River Street at the intersection immediately south of the old Macksville Bridge during construction hours.
A detour has been established via Partridge Street for vehicles that need access to businesses located between 13 and 18 River Street, as well as those travelling towards Gumma.
Parking along River Street directly opposite the Star Hotel will also be unavailable during working hours, with drivers encouraged to use alternative parking areas nearby.
Pedestrians will be affected by the temporary closure of the riverside footpath adjacent to the construction zone.
In addition, the pedestrian underpass beneath the old Macksville Bridge will be closed for the duration of the works. Council is encouraging pedestrians to cross Cooper Street at the Wallace Street traffic signals and access River Street using alternative footpaths.
By Mick BIRTLES
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