Olivers Hill wall safe despite appearances

THE retaining wall at Olivers Hill which collapsed in April is still safe, despite motorists complaining of it bulging.

The wall of rock-filled wire baskets was being constructed at the bottom of Olivers Hill before it collapsed on Thursday, April 19, causing chaos for motorists on Nepean Highway.

Southbound lanes were closed for two days while the site was secured and traffic speed limits are still reduced to 40kp/h.

But motorists are concerned the wall is about to collapse once again.

Darryl Jones he said there was another bulge in the gabion retaining wall on September 13.

"I would not be surprised if it collapses again in the next few days, Mr Jones said.

However, VicRoads spokesman David Fitzgerald said the wall is fine.

"We sent out some tradesmen to check it yesterday and it is stable, he said.

"It is still on track to be reconstructed in October and finished some time by Christmas.

At the time, VicRoads regional director Peter Todd said the hill's inherent instability was taken into account when the wall was designed.

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Olivers Hill wall safe despite appearances