Mildura council begins the task of infrastructure clean up after floods

The “mammoth task” of repairing dozens of roads and damaged community infrastructure has begun as the flood recovery continues in Mildura.

Cleaning and repairing 60 roads is just the beginning of a mountain of work before Mildura Rural City Council as it begins to rebuild the town after months of flood damage.

The council announced the beginning of the “mammoth task” of repairing and cleaning up community assets and infrastructure last week.

Mildura Rural City Council has begun work to rebuild the towns infrastructure. Source: Facebook

Included in the clean-up efforts are locations such as Nowingi Place, the water play park and the off-leash dog park.

Councillor for Infrastructure and Assets Glenn Milne said the council understood the community’s desires to get “back to normal” and they were working to provide a timeline for the works.

“We certainly understand the community’s eagerness to get back to normal as soon as possible, whether it be residents wishing to once again enjoy public spaces and facilities, or access roads for business or pleasure,” Mr Milne said.

“It’s great to be in a position to now provide some sense of when our community can expect to access certain roads and facilities, and our teams will be able to provide more information as they continue this work.”

In the same statement council also offered some firmer details on the current state of some of the community assets and when they will be accessible again.

At Nowingi Place the water has receded and council staff have begun work to reinstate the electrical and sewer systems.

While it estimates the park will reopen by February 20, the public toilets are likely still six to eight weeks away from reopening.

However, council is waiting for a contractor to replace fencing at the off-leash dog park but expects it will be able to reopen by February 27.

Cureton Avenue leading up to Apex caravan park has been closed since last year’s floods. Picture taken in November 2022.

Meanwhile, Karadoc Ave from First Street to the Nichols Point Cemetery entrance is expected to reopen from February 13 while Cureton Ave from 341 Cureton Ave to Apex Park is estimated to reopen on February 20.

The Department of Transport manages Kulkyne Way at Nangiloc, but works are expected to begin this week.

Ranfurly Way is currently being patched and safety defects are being removed, with the street expected to reopen around mid-February.

For the most up-to-date information visit the council’s website