Harbour Arbour

Announcement

Businesses throughout the project area will remain open and accessible during construction. Please continue supporting local businesses while these important upgrades are underway.

Project typeReplacement of water assets, stormwater drainage and sections of sewer mains, street lighting upgrade, road and footpath works.
Completion Date31 July 2027

Project information

Works along a 201m section of Goondoon Street between Yarroon Street and Lord Street.
Critical underground infrastructure replacement: water assets, stormwater drainage and sections of sewer mains.
Street lighting upgrade: moving overhead power lines to underground, to improve functionality and the streetscape appearance.
Road and footpath works: for a safe, green pedestrian link between the CBD area and East Shores.

Planned works forecast

17 June 2026: On-site works set up
10 July 2026: Construction start
Mid-July to mid-Oct 2026: Stage 1: North East section - incorporating properties from the Mieplace Nightclub side of Goondoon Street uphill to Chaplain Watch.
Mid-Sep to end Nov 2026: Stage 2: South East section - continuing works on same side of street from Chaplain Watch uphill to Gladstone Reef Hotel.
End Nov 2026 to early Feb 2027: Stage 3: South West section - works cross the road to start on the western side, from the intersection at the cnr of Yarroon St downhill to the under construction Harbour City Veterinary Surgery.
Mid-Dec 2026 to mid-Mar 2027: Stage 4: North West section - continuing works on the western side, from the under construction Harbour City Veterinary Surgery to the Lord St intersection.
Late Feb 2027 to early June 2027: Overall completion works
About mid-2027: Project completion.

Date references indicated are a guide only. Due to the nature of construction projects and unforeseen delays, works/dates may vary.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of the community and visitors while we work to deliver this project.

What to expect during works

Within the work area, along Goondoon Street (between Yarroon St and Lord St)

Businesses throughout the project area will remain open and accessible during construction.
Works will take place Monday to Saturday, 6.30am-5pm, site conditions and weather permitting, with possible Saturday or night works at later stages when approved by Council.
Works will occur in stages/sections to minimise disruptions for businesses, residents and the community.
Temporary construction fencing around the immediate work area.
Traffic reduced to one lane, one-way only for the duration of this project (traffic to flow in one direction along this Goondoon Street section from the Yarroon Street intersection downhill to Lord Street).
Changed road conditions.
Road and pedestrian signs and directions.
Heavy machinery and equipment operating.