Minor works

  • Project typeVarious minor works
  • Project scheduleVarious completion times

Council regularly undertakes minor works across the Cessnock Local Government Area. Please see below current and upcoming minor works.

Repair and maintenance works - Gillies Bridge, Lovedale

Please be advised that Transport for NSW will carry out repair and maintenance work at Gillies Bridge, 352 Wilderness Road, Lovedale.

Works will be starting from Thursday 20 June over eight weeks, weather permitting. Work will be carried out between 6am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

From Saturday 6 July to Sunday 21 July, TfNSW will be temporarily closing Gillies Bridge to carry out the work safely. During this time work will be carried out seven days a week between 6am to 5pm. A temporary detour will be in place during the bridge closure. The detour will be along Wine Country Drive and Lovedale Road (as shown below). Signage will also be in place to direct motorists along the detour during the bridge closure.

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Gordon Williams Memorial Lawn Cemetery works

Council is constructing additional garden interment sites and new family interment sites at GWMLC. The works are in line with the adopted Masterplan. Works commenced 13 May, and are due to be completed by 30 June (weather permitting).

Temporary works – Occident & Pinchen Streets, Nulkaba

The imminent opening of the Occident Street access to the Cessnock Correctional Centre requires Council to implement road closures and intersection controls for works:

  • The closure of Occident Street using barriers and signage, immediately north of the Kerlew Street Intersection; and
  • The closure of Pinchen Street using barriers and signage, immediately north of the Kerlew Street Intersection.

Any questions or concerns should be directed to Customer Service on 4993 4100.