Auckland St Water Main Renewal

Project typeWater Main Renewal
Project scheduleStage 1 works are anticipated to start from 22 September 2025, weather permitting, with anticipated completion in mid-April 2026.
Completion Date17 April 2026

Location

Auckland St, Gladstone (Short St to Coon St)

Description of works

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

Stage 1 works are underway, with anticipated completion in mid-April 2026, weather permitting.

The water mains in this area have been identified as ageing water infrastructure requiring replacement.

This upgrade forms part of Council’s broader asset renewal strategy to deliver a more reliable water supply for our residents and reduce unplanned water interruptions.

The project involves replacement of existing, ageing water mains with a new high-density polyethylene (HDPE) water main.

More information

Work includes removal of existing water main, temporary above-ground water lines, ramps to protect temporary pipeline where it crosses some residential driveways and roadways, installation of new water main, new water main connection, testing and commissioning of the new water main and removal of temporary water lines.

As works may impact residential driveways, project works will include reinstatement of driveways affected. As far as possible, construction works will use non-destructive methods to cross driveways. All final driveways constructed by Council shall be to Council standard and be concrete.

What to expect

Works will take place along Auckland Street, extending from Coon Street to Short Street.
Works will occur Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm.
Traffic impacts: At times, temporary traffic management measures will be in place.
Short-term water outages: Advance notice will be provided to impacted properties ahead of planned disruptions.
Noise and dust: Some noise, dust and vibration may occur during excavation and pipe installation, but measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience.
Pedestrian disruptions, please follow signage.

Please use the above information as a guide only. Works are subject to weather and on-site conditions. Due to the nature of construction projects, planned work may need to be deferred or varied due to unforeseen circumstances.