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

13 July 2026: Construction start
July to Oct 2026: Stage 1: North East section - incorporating properties from the Mieplace Nightclub side of Goondoon Street uphill to Chaplain Watch.
Sep to Nov 2026: Stage 2: South East section - continuing works on same side of street from Chaplain Watch uphill to Gladstone Reef Hotel.
Nov 2026 to 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.
Dec 2026 to 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.
Feb 2027 to May 2027: Overall completion works throughout entire project area
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.
Reduced speed limits.
Reduced on-street parking within work areas.
Road and pedestrian signs and directions.
Heavy machinery and equipment operating.