Roadworks on Bullock Island are now complete.

Council contractors, Whelans Group Investments, completed the roadworks component of the Bullock Island Master Plan Implementation project on Thursday 17 August 2023.

Line marking will soon follow, together with the installation of the remaining concrete paths and street furniture. Solar powered overhead lighting will be installed over the coming weeks to improve pedestrian and road user safety throughout the precinct.

We extend our gratitude to the community for their patience and understanding while we have undertaken these works, and to the following businesses who were affected by road closures and delays - thank you.

• Lakes Entrance Fisherman's Co-op
• Gippsland Ports
• TAFE Gippsland - Lakes Entrance (SEAMAC) Campus

We have an exciting addition coming soon.... watch this space! Scan the QR code for a taste of what is to come, or visit: Lukas

Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant picnic furniture

The new seating is being installed today. Manufactured using recycled plastics, the new seating features a fun nautical theme complementing their surroundings.

The beautiful sunny weather on the weekend enticed many of our community members to visit the island and enjoy the new facilities. Recycled plastic street furniture has arrived and will be installed over the next week. As footpaths are completed over the next few weeks, more areas will be open to the public to enjoy.

Please remember to follow site signage and do not enter areas closed off which are still under construction; for the safety of everyone, please do not enter these areas as they contain construction materials and have trip hazards.

Works on the Bullock Island Masterplan Implementation continue to progress -

• Southern carpark civil component is complete
• Sandblasting jetty car park underway
• Street furniture and solar lighting to be installed once delivered
• Top soiling and seeding of transition areas underway
• Boardwalk design nearing completion; we estimate works will commence early August

Asphalting of internal road has been completed. Contractors will now concentrate on completing the footpath network and the carpark at the crab jetty. Construction of the majority of the internal roads are expected to be completed in time for reopening to the public on the 10th of July. Construction works will be ongoing to complete the remaining components of the project and the public is reminded that sections of the roadworks may be under traffic management to carry out these works.

Please note: The Bullock Island car parks and access road closure has been extended to Monday 10 July 2023, due to weather delays.

Lakes Entrance Fishing Cooperative, Gippsland Ports Boat Yard, and TAFE are not impacted by these closures and will be trading as normal during this time.

The Bullock Island car parks and access Road are currently closed (5 June – 3 July 2023).
Lakes Entrance Fishing Cooperative, Gippsland Ports Boat Yard, and TAFE are not impacted by these closures and will be trading as normal during this time.

Bullock Island Masterplan Implementation associated works continue to progress well.

Current works include;

• Decorative concrete in traffic Island being poured
• Subgrade works nearing completion
• Water & sewer installation underway.

Completed works include;

• Vegetation removal
• Kerb installation
• Excavation works in Southern car park
• Installation of subgrade and pavement material in southern car park

Bullock Island Masterplan Implementation associated works are progressing well. The Bullock Island car parks and access Road are currently closed (5 June – 3 July 2023).

Lakes Entrance Fishing Cooperative, Gippsland Ports Boat Yard, and TAFE are not impacted by these closures and will be trading as normal during this time.

Current works include;

• Surface preparation for road works (nearing completion)
• Drainage installation (nearing completion)
• Eastern car park pavement
• Footpath works

Completed works include;

• Vegetation removal
• Kerb installation
• Excavation works in Southern car park
• Installation of subgrade and pavement material in southern car park

Solar lighting and street furniture is due to be delivered mid-June.

The first section of exposed aggregate concrete has been completed, and it's looking great!

Reminder: Bullock Island carparks and access road will be closed from Monday 5 June and re-opening Friday 3 July 2023.
Lakes Entrance Fishermen Limited, Gippsland Ports Boat Yard, and TAFE will not be impacted by these closures and will be trading as normal during this time.

Visitors to the area are asked to observe the construction site signage and any directions from the contractor including following traffic management direction in the precinct during the works.

NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURE

Bullock Island carparks and access road will be closed from Monday 5 June and re-opening Friday 3 July 2023.
Lakes Entrance Fishermen Limited, Gippsland Ports Boat Yard, and TAFE will not be impacted by these closures and will be trading as normal during this time.

Works associated with the Bullock Island Masterplan Implementation project require the alignment and levels of the existing roads and carparks to be dramatically altered. During these alteration works, access to the areas marked with an X in the diagram will be restricted to construction related heavy earthmoving machinery.

Future closure notifications will be issued via media release and signage at the entrance to Bullock Island. These closures will ensure we complete the work as quickly as possible.

Visitors to the area are asked to observe the construction site signage and any directions from the contractor including following traffic management direction in the precinct during the works.