$570,000 boost for Maryborough roads and footpaths

Maryborough residents will benefit from $570,000 in additional road and footpath upgrades, improving accessibility, drainage, and safety across key locations in the city.

The latest projects include:

• Woodrow Street and Saltwater Creek Road Upgrades ($510,000) – Replacement of ageing kerb and channel infrastructure, resurfacing driveways, stormwater drainage upgrades, and new footpath works between Wilson Street and Saltwater Creek Road.
• Rocky Street Footpath Construction ($60,000) – A 1.5m-wide footpath will be built between 60 Rocky Street and Walker Street, filling a missing link and improving access for residents of the nearby Good Life Retirement Village.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the projects would deliver safer, more accessible pathways and better drainage.

“These upgrades will greatly improve pedestrian access, especially for older residents and people using mobility scooters near Good Life Retirement Village, while also improving road and drainage conditions in key areas,” he said.

The Rocky Street footpath project will provide a safer route by connecting existing pathways.

The Woodrow Street and Saltwater Creek Road upgrades will improve road and drainage conditions in areas showing signs of wear, reducing water pooling and ongoing maintenance.

It is part of a $1.75 million Kerb and Channel replacement project, funded through the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.

Work on the two projects is underway now with the Woodrow Street and Saltwater Creek road upgrades expected to be completed by August, and the Rocky Street footpath is expected to be completed by April, weather permitting.

These projects complement the $1.35 million in Maryborough roadworks already announced at:

• Saltwater Creek Road (Woodstock Street to Hutchins Street) – replacing damaged kerbing, improving drainage, and resurfacing sections of the road. Work is underway now and is expected to be finished by April.
• ​​​​​​​Fort Lane (Alice Street to Albert Street) – a complete rebuild to strengthen and improve road safety, scheduled from April to September 2025.

Cr Seymour thanked residents and businesses for their patience.

“These upgrades are essential to maintaining safe and reliable roads in Maryborough, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation during the construction period,” he said.

The two Saltwater Creek Road upgrades are proudly funded through the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.