Undergrounding power - work commences on Monday, 4 March 2024.

The first stage of construction for the Treeline Lurline project will start on Monday, 4 March 2024.

Blue Mountains City Council is working with the Treeline Lurline Committee of the Katoomba Chamber of Commerce & Community to underground the powerlines along Lurline Street between Waratah Street and Merriwa Street. Electrical infrastructure contractors Dancore Solutions are undertaking the construction. New street lighting will also be installed during this stage of works.

The first part of the work involves digging trenches for the underground power lines. This will occur along the path and road surface primarily within the first block of the project (between Waratah Street and Merriwa Street) and mainly along the eastern side of the street beside the RSL. However, some work will occur on the western side but should not affect access to private residences.

The trenching work will involve changes to vehicle and pedestrian traffic conditions along Lurline Street and may affect movement along adjoining streets. At times, some areas of Lurline Street (between Waratah Street and Merriwa Street) will need to be closed to traffic so the work can be conducted safely.

Access for residents and business will be retained and coordinated with the contractor on site.

Construction works will generally take place between 7am – 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am – 1pm on Saturdays.

Construction traffic will be managed by Council’s contractors who have been engaged for the works. Some noise and vibration will occur from the construction works. However, active efforts will be made to eliminate and mitigate noise and vibration where possible.

Most of the trenching work is expected to be carried out in March, with full completion of this phase of the project scheduled for May, including the installation of new street lighting.

View a map of the approximate trenching locations. Note that these will not all be open at one time but will generally be completed in sections.

What’s next?

Once power has been undergrounded, construction will start on the above-ground streetscape improvements. More information about road detours and closures will be provided before this work begins in June 2024 (weather permitting).