Feedback Sought On Proposed Temporary Closure Of Cessnock Road

 BY IAN CROUCH

The community is being asked for input into plans to close Cessnock Road at Testers Hollow in April to allow work on the road upgrade to continue.

The road would need to be closed from 6pm on a nominated Friday until 5.30am the following Monday with diversions put in place.

It's part of work to raise Cessnock Road by 1.5 metres to avoid future flooding.

The community is being asked to nominate a weekend in April for the closure to occur.

Residents should email Daracon Constructions at testershollow@daracon.com.au or phone 1800 595 220 by March 16 to have their say.

Work is under way to prevent future flooding on Cessnock Road at Testers Hollow

 

Deputy Prime Minister To Inspect Important Hunter Road Projects

 BY IAN CROUCH

 Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack will be in the Hunter today (Tuesday 24 November 2020) to inspect progress on two important road projects.

He'll join NSW Minister for Regional Roads and Transport, Paul Toole this morning for an update on the raising of Cessnock Road at Testers Hollow to flood-proof the vital thoroughfare.

However, Labor MP for Paterson Meryl Swanson says while she's pleased to see Mr McCormack is coming to inspect Testers Hollow, she's disappointed not to be invited to join him.

Mr McCormack and Mr Toole will then join Upper Hunter MP, Michael Johnsen later on Tuesday morning for a doorstop visit to Singleton to discuss progress on the new Singleton Bypass.

The Deputy Prime Minister will also join Senator Perin Davey for a meeting with Muswellbrook Council on Tuesday afternoon. 

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack