By Callum Ludwig
A few streets in Seville are set to be sealed as part of the limited remaining projects funded through Yarra Ranges Council’s Roads for Community after the Federal Government reduced their contribution.
Councillors at the Tuesday 27 June Council meeting unanimously voted to approve the special charges scheme for Station Road, Seymour Steet and Britton Road, Seville.
Lyster Ward Councillor Johanna Skelton forwarded the motion in the absence of Chandler Ward Councillor David Eastham and said if he were there, councillors would hear a sigh of relief as it was passed.
“It’s a road that’s very close to one of the supermarkets there, it’s a well-used area that is going to bring a lot of benefits as far as reducing dust and disturbance for the area so that’s great to see,” she said.
“I also note that the plans for the road are going to be dealing with any stormwater sheeting and water flow in that site so it looks like they’ve really considered all the things they need to as part of this project.”
The project will is estimated to cost $1,240,316 with GST, considered the best quote offered to Council from their invite on 8 May 2023 to six pre-qualified suppliers on the Road Construction and Associated Works Panel.
Streeton Ward Councillor Andrew Fullagar seconded the motion.
“Because its cost is greater than a million dollars, it’s gone through a very formal selection and tender process and I’m very comfortable with its probability and thoroughness,” he said.
One native and two exotic trees with no cultural heritage are anticipated to be removed for the works.
Works started before the end of the month and are anticipated to be completed by the end of the year.
Councillors first approved a report with the intention to levy a special charge for the project at the 22 February 2022 Council meeting and declared the special charge scheme at the 26 April meeting that year.
