THE upgrade of Houston Mitchell Drive is another step closer.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has accepted a tender for the design and environmental assessment for the project of $114,845 from SMEC Australia.
The project will involve all preconstruction activities between the Pacific Highway and Ocean Drive with the exception of a section in the middle, which has already been upgraded.
The project was identified within the council’s recent Road Network Laser Survey as a high priority for repair or reconstruction.
Houston Mitchell Drive provides a link from the Pacific Highway to Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills, which is currently the fastest growth area for residential development within the Port Macquarie local government area.
