The long-awaited reopening of Jamberoo Mountain Road has been pushed back another month, making the grand reopening exactly one year after its initial closure which was caused by a landslip.

Kiama Council has announced the road's opening will be in the first week of the next school term, which commences Monday 17 July.

It was last reported that the road will be open in June [Jamberoo Mountain Rd to reopen in June], but contractors have since experienced delays.

While the closure of the road – which is the key connection between the Municipality and the Highlands ­– has caused local businesses to suffer, Kiama Council thanks residents, business owners and visitors for their patience and cooperation during the project.

Kiama Council has reported that the contractors have completed manufacturing, drilling and filling of 78 piles to stabilise the downhill side of the road and are almost finished repairing the hills above the road – which involves installing 170 soil nails to support the damaged terrain, before placing geofabric and supporting mesh over the sections for further reinforcement.

The contractors will then resurface the road and install barriers and other safety infrastructure.

Meanwhile, contractors have nearly finished their work at Foxground Road and work is well underway at Wallaby Hill Road, Jamberoo.