Congratulations to the BEC BMCC Team for their dedication and hard work, contributing to the official opening of Megalong Site 1A at 9:00am on 11 April 2025, restoring access to the Megalong Valley. This site has been nominated for the IPWEA Engineering Excellence Awards by the BMCC Director of Infrastructure.
Megalong Road had been closed for 11 months due to a landslide caused by intense rainfall, cutting off vital access for the local community, including schools and businesses.
Following coordination with NSWRA and TfNSW, works were delivered under Disaster Relief Funding Arrangements (DRFA), with a soft opening on 2 April 2025. Despite challenging conditions, the project was completed ahead of its original 12 month schedule.
The reconstruction involved innovative techniques, including geofoam blocks beneath the road pavement and the use of waler beams, with slope stabilisation using shotcrete and soil nails. Traffic was maintained via one-lane access with escort vehicles during key stages.
The project was a collaborative effort involving multiple stakeholders and strong community engagement. Final minor works are on track for completion by 30 May, with a site visit from the Minister for Roads expected later this month.
