Works and Projects

Council’s $369.1M budget includes a Capital Works program of $105M that has received support by both State and Federal Governments to the value of $27M, bringing the total amount of external funding received to $41.7M.

The 2025/26 Capital expenditure of $105M includes (but not limited to):

$51.9M on upgrades to water and wastewater (sewerage) infrastructure
$17.7M on capital roads and drainage projects
$10.88M in sport and recreation projects
$5.5M on bridge replacements and upgrades
$2.3M on waste disposal projects
$1.2M on footpath and cycle upgrades.

Learn more about Council’s 2025/26 Operational Plan and Budget.

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Advanced Water Meters - Stage 4 Installation

Upgrade of existing water meter infrastructure to new, advanced water meter infrastructure at residential and commercial properties in Gladstone Central, Barney Point, Callemondah, Kirkwood, New Auckland, West Gladstone and parts of South Gladstone.

Agnes Water Beach Visitor Carpark

Work to construct an overflow carpark at 5 Agnes Street, Agnes Water, to provide an additional 49 car parking bays to one of the region’s most popular beaches.

The project will provide safer and more convenient access to Main Beach, help to ease road congestion in the area, and better care for the surrounding environment.

Announcement : Due to recent wet weather, temporary fencing will be in place along the embankment adjacent to the public parking area on Jeffery Court until further notice.

Agnes Water Skate Park Revitalisation

Funded under Round 1 of the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program, the $1.94M Agnes Water Skate Park Revitalisation project is progressing.

The detailed design for the project is based on the concept design which was endorsed by Council and developed through extensive consultation with the community and stakeholders.

Air Sea Rescue Park Boardwalk Renewal

This project aims to renew this popular asset to provide an improved, safe, aesthetic and environmentally friendly boardwalk access for the public.

Works are included in Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works program and is being undertaken by Contractors.

Auckland St Water Main Renewal

Works, as part of Council’s 2025/26 Capital Works program will be undertaken by a Contractor to renew the water mains which service Auckland Street, Gladstone (between Short St and Coon St).

Calliope Sewer Pump Station Works

Works are planned at the sewer pump station in Monterey Way, Calliope from 9 January to 30 March 2026.

Assessments have determined that upgrade of the current chemical dosing unit on site will improve corrosion control and reduce sewer odour.

Curtis Island Air Valve Chamber Modification Works

Critical infrastructure upgrade works on Curtis Island are scheduled to start from the end of January 2026.

Works will be carried out by Contractors at various designated locations across Curtis Island.

Dawson Highway, Calliope - Footpath Renewal

Works along the right-hand side of Dawson Highway at Calliope, from the Drynan Drive traffic lights to the Calliope State School boundary at Stirrat Street.

Replacing about 850m of existing asphalt footpath with a new, 2.5m wide concrete footpath to connect to existing concrete footpath in the area.

Jeffery Court - Road Safety Improvements

Road safety improvement work along a section of Jeffery Court adjacent to Tom Jeffery Memorial Park, Agnes Water.

Lowmead Road - Upgrade Work

This project will provide an improved, more resilient road with alignment adjustments to offer increased safety for motorists and improved road resilience during wet weather.

Staged works along sections of road from the Fingerboard Road-Lowmead Road intersection to the town of Lowmead.

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