Re-surfacing work on Caalong Street, Robertson took a turn for the bizarre today when passers-by were surprised to see a stationary vehicle wrapped up in paper.
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After the bitumen was laid down, the car was unwrapped, clean as a whistle, and the road crew moved on to their next job.
Belinda Borbely, co-owner of Pizzas in the Mist, snapped these shots from across the road and shared them on social media, much to the amusement of locals.
A spokesperson from Wingecarribee Shire Council said the car was parked on the roadside verge so they covered the car to protect it while the bitumen reseal was taking place.
"A road reseal involves spraying bitumen onto an existing road pavement and then rolling a layer of fine stones to create a new top surface," they said.
"A reseal of a road acts in much the same way as a new coat of paint does on a house.
"They protect and extend the life of the road while also making it safer to use. In addition to improving skid resistance they also waterproof and protect the underlying road pavement."
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