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List of current Works in Progress

TypeLocation CategoryDescriptionWork ImpactEst StartEst FinishRelated ContentLast Updated
General Works Lake Morris Rd, Kanimbla Roadworks

Flood recovery works.

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control; Road Closure 18-12-2023 07:00 30-06-2026 More detail 30-04-2026 14:34
General Works Links Dr, Woree Sewerage Works

New sewage pumping station construction

Noise; Traffic Control 14-05-2024 07:00 30-06-2026 12-05-2026 11:17
General Works Barron Gorge Road, Caravonica Roadworks

Repair of road washouts

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control; Road Closure 28-04-2025 06:30 30-06-2026 More detail 30-04-2026 14:34
General Works Boden St, Edge Hill Sewerage Works

Sewage pump station WW1A upgrade. Pedestrian pathway closed.

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 14-07-2025 07:00 11-07-2026 02-07-2025 16:03
Major Project Casuarina St, Holloways Beach Roadworks

New bridge construction.

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 06-09-2025 06:30 30-01-2027 More detail 02-06-2026 12:37
General Works Riverside Parade, Trinity Park Other

Dredging of the Bluewater Canals.

12-01-2026 07:00 30-06-2026 More detail 20-03-2026 10:22
General Works Esplanade, Cairns Parks and Playgrounds

Tree canopy lifting and dead wooding on Cairns Esplanade

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 23-02-2026 06:30 25-09-2026 11-02-2026 09:15
General Works Ivan Evans Walk - Ellen Cl & Toogood Rd, Bayview Heights Parks and Playgrounds

Track repairs and upgrades.  Partial track closures during working hours.

Noise 23-02-2026 06:30 22-06-2026 18-02-2026 11:19
General Works Kenny St, Portsmith Water Supply Works

Water main upgrade

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 16-03-2026 07:00 06-08-2026 08-06-2026 12:20
General Works Esplanade, Cairns North Building and Infrastructure

Foreshore erosion protection works - extending existing rock wall

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 02-03-2026 06:30 28-08-2026 13-05-2026 12:08
General Works Derby St, Johnson St, Morgan St, Yorkeys Knob Water Supply Works

Water main upgrade

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 26-03-2026 07:00 26-11-2026 12-03-2026 15:05
General Works Kamerunga Rd, Stratford Footpath/Cycleway

New footpath construction

Noise; Property Access; Traffic Control 30-03-2026 06:30 03-07-2026 08-06-2026 12:06
General Works Woopen Creek Rd, Woopen Creek Roadworks

Road pavement rehabilitation

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 16-03-2026 06:30 30-06-2026 19-05-2026 16:00
General Works Comport St, Portsmith Roadworks

Asphalting of road shoulder

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 20-04-2026 06:30 26-06-2026 12-06-2026 14:13
General Works Goldsborough Rd, Goldsborough Roadworks

Removal of old bridge

Noise; Dust 12-12-2023 07:00 12-06-2026 More detail 03-06-2026 15:12
General Works Woopen Creek Rd, Woopen Creek Roadworks

Embankment stabilisation

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 22-04-2026 06:30 30-06-2026 19-05-2026 16:01
General Works Knust Rd, Woopen Creek Roadworks

Road pavement rehabilitation

Noise; Dust; Odours; Property Access; Traffic Control 05-05-2026 06:30 30-06-2026 19-05-2026 16:00
General Works Tom Dooley Park, Smithfield Parks and Playgrounds

Public toilet upgrade

Noise; Dust 27-04-2026 06:30 31-07-2026 23-04-2026 15:47
General Works Lion's Park, Henley St, Earlville Parks and Playgrounds

Public toilet demolition and replacement

Noise; Dust 27-04-2026 06:30 31-07-2026 23-04-2026 15:53
General Works Cinderella St, Machans Beach Parks and Playgrounds

Public toilet upgrade

Noise; Dust 27-04-2026 06:30 31-07-2026 23-04-2026 16:22
General Works Williams Esplanade, Palm Cove Parks and Playgrounds

Public toilet upgrade

Noise; Dust 27-04-2026 06:30 30-06-2026 12-05-2026 13:28
General Works Jeff Pezzutti Park, Windarra St, Woree Parks and Playgrounds

Jeff Pezzutti Park upgrade - construction of a skate park, full-size multicourt, playground and public toilet block including accessible facilities.

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 27-01-2026 06:30 30-05-2027 More detail 30-04-2026 14:38
General Works Ross Rd, Deeral Roadworks

Road stabilisation

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 06-05-2026 06:30 31-07-2026 08-06-2026 12:08
General Works Cottone Road, East Russell Roadworks

Road stabilisation

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 11-05-2026 06:30 30-06-2026 29-05-2026 14:31
General Works Crossland Rd, Gordonvale Roadworks

Pavement rehabilitation works

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 13-05-2026 06:30 31-07-2026 07-05-2026 09:47
General Works Abbott Street, Cairns Footpath/Cycleway

Drainage and footpath upgrade

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 25-05-2026 06:30 31-07-2026 More detail 15-05-2026 15:30
General Works Harald Falge Park, English St, Manunda Sewerage Works

Sewer pump station works.  Temporary closure of internal road.

Noise; Dust; Odours; Road Closure 08-06-2026 07:00 10-07-2026 26-05-2026 11:08
General Works Gatton St, Westcourt Building and Infrastructure

New bus stop construction

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 01-06-2026 06:30 30-06-2026 25-05-2026 15:52
General Works Bosanko St, Manunda Building and Infrastructure

New bus stop construction

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 01-06-2026 06:30 30-06-2026 25-05-2026 15:51
General Works Valmadre St, Caravonica Roadworks

Guard rail renewal

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 05-06-2026 06:30 12-06-2026 01-06-2026 08:26
General Works Mac Peak Crescent, Smithfield Sewerage Works

Wastewater (Sewer) Network investigation works. Sewer Pump Station SH4.

Noise; Dust; Odours; Traffic Control 05-06-2026 07:00 07-07-2026 27-05-2026 14:34
General Works Kenny St, Portsmith Roadworks

Kerb and channel, median island, asphalting and line marking works.  Night works on Sunday 31 May.

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control; Road Closure 31-05-2026 19:00 19-06-2026 29-05-2026 11:02
General Works English/Birch St roundabout, Manunda Roadworks

Roundabout modifications to facilitate a change to the Translink bus route.  Asphalt works on Thursday 18 June 9am-5pm. Detours and lane closures in place.

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control; Road Closure 13-06-2026 06:30 11-07-2026 16-06-2026 13:49
General Works Minnie St, Cairns Footpath/Cycleway

New footpath construction

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 15-06-2026 06:30 26-06-2026 15-06-2026 12:46
General Works Ryan Weare Park, Freshwater Parks and Playgrounds

Park and swimming area maintenance

Noise; Traffic Control 15-06-2026 06:30 19-06-2026 15-06-2026 12:44
General Works Hill Rd, Wrights Creek Roadworks

Road widening works.

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 15-06-2026 06:30 10-07-2026 11-06-2026 11:23
General Works Sheppards St, Gordonvale Roadworks

Kerb and channel works.

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 17-06-2026 06:30 17-07/2026 12-06-2026 08:28
Major Project Manoora - various properties Water Supply Works

Smart Water Meter program - Replacing mechanical water meters with smart water meters.

29-06-2026 07:00 28-08-2026 More detail 17-06-2026 12:02
Major Project Whitfield - various properties Water Supply Works

Smart Water Meter program - Replacing mechanical water meters with smart water meters.

29-06-2026 07:00 28-08-2026 More detail 17-06-2026 12:15
General Works Goomboora Park, Brinsmead Parks and Playgrounds

Creek bank stabilisation - park remains open to the public

Noise; Dust 17-06-2026 06:30 26-06-2026 16-06-2026 15:52
General Works Clifton Rd, Clifton Beach QLD 4879, AU Other

Sand skimming on beach

Noise 22-06-2026 07:00 23/06/2026 18-06-2026 15:30

Last Updated: 18 May 2026

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