2021 Resealing Programme Set to Start
Resealing Programme Set to Start
Every summer Council undertakes its road resealing work. Roads require resealing for a number of reasons including when cracks or potholes start to appear, or they become slippery.
The seal on a road is like paint on your house - it keeps water out of the structure underneath. Like paint, the seal breaks down over time and starts to let water in.
When the surface of a road starts to break down it is time to reseal. The ideal time to reseal is just before any damage occurs, so your road may still look to be in good condition. We aim to keep it that way.
Resealing involves the following:
- minor repairs are carried out prior to resealing
- hot bitumen is sprayed and stone sealing chips are spread and rolled in
- excess sealing chips are swept away and road marking is reinstated.
- additional sweeps may follow in the next six months.
The first stage of the 2021 reseal programme will start in Waimate in Mid-February.
See the list of roads for reseal and proposed dates subject to weather.
Road Name | Location | Start RP | Length m | Estimated Sealing Date |
THACKERY STREET | ST ANDREWS | 0 | 520 | Thu 18/03/21 |
BAXTER AVENUE | ST ANDREWS | 0 | 145 | Fri 19/03/21 |
OLD STATION ROAD | ST ANDREWS | 0 | 2060 | Tue 16/03/21 |
HOSKIN ROAD | ST ANDREWS | 0 | 100 | Fri 19/03/21 |
TAVISTOCK ROAD | OTAIO | 897 | 3305 | Wed 17/03/21 |
TESCHEMAKER VALLEY RD | OTAIO | 381 | 5559 | Fri 12/03/21 |
SHERWOOD ROAD | MAKIKIHI | 844 | 4033 | Thu 11/03/21 |
HOOK SWAMP ROAD | HOOK | 15 | 1410 | Wed 10/03/21 |
HOOK SWAMP ROAD | HOOK | 4183 | 1687 | Tue 9/03/21 |
WILSONS ROAD | DEEP CREEK | 860 | 152 | Mon 8/03/21 |
HOOK STATION ROAD | HOOK | 0 | 340 | Tue 9/03/21 |
MOLLOYS ROAD | WAIMATE | 4753 | 953 | Fri 19/02/21 |
MANCHESTERS ROAD | WAIMATE | 982 | 1997 | Thu 25/02/21 |
URETANE ROAD | DEEP CREEK | 2848 | 122 | Mon 8/03/21 |
URETANE ROAD | DEEP CREEK | 48 | Mon 8/03/21 | |
MCNAMARAS ROAD | WAIMATE | 0 | 1485 | Mon 22/02/21 |
MCNAMARAS ROAD | WAIMATE | 2160 | 2324 | Tue 23/02/21 |
PARKERS BUSH ROAD | DEEP CREEK | 7552 | 137 | Fri 5/03/21 |
TAYLORS ROAD | WAIMATE | 0 | 504 | Tue 2/03/21 |
IKAWAI MIDDLE ROAD | IKAWAI | 0 | 1624 | Thu 18/02/21 |
OLD SLIP ROAD | HAKATARAMEA | 0 | 755 | Thu 18/02/21 |
MILNE ROAD | HAKATARAMEA | 0 | 3946 | Wed 17/02/21 |
HOMESTEAD ROAD | HAKATARAMEA | 0 | 3550 | Tue 16/02/21 |
POINT BUSH ROAD | WAIMATE | 470 | 1808 | Tue 2/03/21 |
MANSE STREET | WAIMATE | 0 | 520 | Thu 4/03/21 |
HIGH STREET | WAIMATE | 2854 | 71 | Wed 24/02/21 |
DURHAM STREET | WAIMATE | 0 | 192 | Mon 15/02/21 |
BOND STREET | WAIMATE | 0 | 115 | Mon 15/02/21 |
REGENT STREET | WAIMATE | 215 | 215 | Mon 15/02/21 |
GOLDSMITH STREET | WAIMATE | 0 | 430 | Fri 26/02/21 |
JOHN STREET | WAIMATE | 50 | Fri 26/02/21 | |
PAUL STREET | WAIMATE | 0 | 230 | Sat 27/02/21 |
QUEEN STREET | WAIMATE | 0 | 464 | Mon 1/03/21 |
BLUE CLIFFS ROAD | LOWER PAREORA | 6635 | 150 | Wed 3/03/21 |
Stay safe
For your own safety, the safety of the workmen and to protect the new seal, please observe the speed limit Even when there is no activity at the site if there are warning signs in place please take care as the carriageway may be prepared for the reseal or the reseal recently completed. The signs will not be removed until the surplus chip has been lifted and the road markings reinstated.
The new seal remains susceptible to damage for many weeks after the reseal. Care is needed to ensure that there is not sharp turning of heavy vehicles, strong acceleration, etc. as these actions will cause damage to the new seal.
- The workers will be doing everything possible to make sure this work is completed safely but you can help by:
- standing well back from the action and following any directions from the workers
- warning your children of the dangers and making sure they take care
- keeping pets away from the area while the work is in progress
Check your shoes
So you don’t trek dirt, bitumen or sticky little stones from the site, avoid walking on recently sealed surfaces. If you can’t avoid it, make sure you check your shoes or take them off before you go inside. You may also want to check them before you get into your car.
Want to find out more?
If you want to find out more about this year's reseal programme please contact the Waimate District Council Roading Team on 03 6890000 or email roading@waimatedc.govt.nz
