Kiama Council is to receive $4.24 million from the State and Federal Governments, through the NSW Disaster Assistance initiative, to repair Jamberoo Mountain Road and other local roads damaged by weather events.

These include Wallaby Hill Road, Foxground Road, Cliff Drive and Gipps St, which were damaged as late back as March 2022.

Council has appointed three contractors – Civic & Civic Group, RIX Group and GT Civil – to carry out the work, which includes the construction of concrete piles and installation of gabion basket retaining walls.

“Awarding the work to the three different firms is intended to complete the work as quickly as possible and be cost-effective.” says a Council statement.

Foxground Road, Cliff Road and Gipps Street will commence soon.

Unfortunately, due to the extent of the damage, there will first need to be significant preparatory work at Jamberoo Mountain Road and Wallaby Hill Road before the concrete piles and soil nails can be installed.

No indication has been given as to when these roads will be reopened.