Granville street set for drainage upgrade

A section of Holme Street in Granville will soon be upgraded to improve stormwater drainage, with works scheduled to start in early May.

The project will involve replacing the concrete gutters (known as kerb and channel) on both sides of Holme Street between Steindl Street and Banana Street.

Fraser Coast Regional Councillor Daniel Sanderson said the upgrade was needed after inspections showed the existing infrastructure was deteriorating.

“Good drainage is essential to keep our roads safe and reduce the risk of water damage to footpaths, driveways and properties,” Cr Sanderson said.

“This upgrade will improve how water flows off the road during rain, help prevent erosion, and make the area more accessible for residents and visitors.

“We’re grateful to the Queensland Government for providing funding so we can deliver important upgrades like this that make a real difference in our neighbourhoods.”

Member for Maryborough John Barounis said the Crisafulli Government was committed to supporting vital infrastructure delivery for the people of Maryborough and the Fraser Coast.

“We want to see rural and regional communities across Queensland thrive, which is why we have made Works for Queensland a permanent funding program,” Mr Barounis said.

“Projects like this will improve liveability and support jobs in rural and regional council communities.”

The Holmes Street works, is a component of the Kerb and Channel Replacement project, which has received $1.75 million in funding from the 2024-27 Works for Queensland program. The Holmes Street works include:

• New concrete gutters and kerbs on both sides of the street;
• Rebuilding 14 driveway entrances;
• Drainage improvements;
• Two new wheelchair-accessible ramps at the Steindl Street intersection;
• Reinstating road edges and re-turfing affected areas.

Construction is expected to be completed by August 2025, weather permitting. A traffic management plan will be in place to ensure the safety of road users and workers during the project.

The Kerb and Channel Replacement project is proudly funded through the Queensland Government’s 2024-27 Works for Queensland program.