Peter M Posted 29March, 2021 Report Share Posted 29March, 2021 You've probably all seen the aerial footage of one of Australia's greatest racetracks scenic roads after last week's devastating storms: (7) Facebook With around 30 slips in total around Mt Seaview it was hoped the road would be cleared in a week or two. Unfortunately the occurrence of natural asbestos in the slip material and some pesky areas of instability means the clearing will be slow going and probably 6 weeks before the road is open to any through traffic and possibly 3 months before it's back to normal. Feel particularly sorry for the owner of Gingers Creek roadhouse. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 30March, 2021 Report Share Posted 30March, 2021 Between this, covid and the fuel leak, I hope Gingers Creek can get through it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 30March, 2021 Report Share Posted 30March, 2021 Is the road open to Gingers Creek from this end Peter ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 30March, 2021 Author Report Share Posted 30March, 2021 6 hours ago, OZ930 said: Is the road open to Gingers Creek from this end Peter ? Yes, all clear from Walcha. However after Easter they will start loading and hauling the rock debris to the west to dispose of it so lots of truck movements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINGY Posted 30March, 2021 Report Share Posted 30March, 2021 6 hours ago, Peter M said: Yes, all clear from Walcha. However after Easter they will start loading and hauling the rock debris to the west to dispose of it so lots of truck movements. Couldn't you make them go east Pete Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31March, 2021 Report Share Posted 31March, 2021 Why are they carting it away? Don’t they have washouts to fill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 31March, 2021 Report Share Posted 31March, 2021 11 minutes ago, OZ930 said: Why are they carting it away? Don’t they have washouts to fill? It is rife with naturally occurring asbestos I'm a bit bummed - I've been asked to work up at Armidale for 8 weeks over April and May and was looking forward to having a 'reason' to drive the 996 to work... All the roads are too damaged to risk the Porsche, so I'll be leaving it at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31March, 2021 Report Share Posted 31March, 2021 1 minute ago, Fishcop said: It is rife with naturally occurring asbestos So cart it away to make it someone else's problem. I don’t see the issue. They disturb it to cart it away, so why not disturb it to fill in a hole and cover it with hotmix 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 31March, 2021 Report Share Posted 31March, 2021 53 minutes ago, OZ930 said: So cart it away to make it someone else's problem. I don’t see the issue. They disturb it to cart it away, so why not disturb it to fill in a hole and cover it with hotmix 😎 The problem is the open scarring and the serpentinite soils open to wind and elements whilst the vegetation comes back. You really don't want to risk breathing it. And a bet they resurface with some shit other than a quality hotmix!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 31March, 2021 Report Share Posted 31March, 2021 Even if it didn't have asbestos in it it would have to be " appropriately treated " dumped in an epa approved site. Asbestos will require more " treatment " so more expensive. The spoil material from these slips wouldn't be suitable for compaction anyway. Back in the day it would have been used which is why so many roads fail from the base today. Doesn't get your beautiful road open sooner no. Wherever I go atm it's the same plus pole holes or jetptach tar so I'm not taking it out. Fishcop 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcop Posted 31March, 2021 Report Share Posted 31March, 2021 34 minutes ago, firstone said: Wherever I go atm it's the same plus pole holes or jetptach tar so I'm not taking it out. They are addicted to jetpatch and cape-sealing here. Drives me nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31March, 2021 Report Share Posted 31March, 2021 It’s cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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