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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.  Drainage works 29 June - 31 August 2026. Road closure from first lookout 6:30am-3:00pm, Wednesday 12 August 2026

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control; Road Closure 18-12-2023 07:00 31-08-2026 More detail 31-07-2026 14:12
General Works Barron Gorge Road, Caravonica Roadworks

Repair of road washouts

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control; Road Closure 28-04-2025 06:30 31-08-2026 More detail 25-06-2026 11:48
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 31-12-2026 More detail 26-06-2026 14:06
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 31-08-2026 23-06-2026 11:32
General Works Kenny St, Portsmith Water Supply Works

Water main upgrade

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 16-03-2026 07:00 28-08-2026 13-08-2026 15:04
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 Woopen Creek Rd, Woopen Creek Roadworks

Road pavement rehabilitation

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 16-03-2026 06:30 28-08-2026 14-08-2026 13:56
General Works Knust Rd, Woopen Creek Roadworks

Road pavement rehabilitation

Noise; Dust; Odours; Property Access; Traffic Control 05-05-2026 06:30 28-08-2026 14-08-2026 13:57
General Works Tom Dooley Park, Smithfield Parks and Playgrounds

Public toilet upgrade

Noise; Dust 27-04-2026 06:30 31-08-2026 22-07-2026 10:49
General Works Lion's Park, Henley St, Earlville Parks and Playgrounds

Public toilet demolition and replacement

Noise; Dust 27-04-2026 06:30 31-08-2026 22-07-2026 10:45
General Works Cinderella St, Machans Beach Parks and Playgrounds

Public toilet upgrade

Noise; Dust 27-04-2026 06:30 31-08-2026 22-07-2026 10:47
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 31-08-2026 22-07-2026 10:42
General Works Cottone Road, East Russell Roadworks

Road stabilisation

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 11-05-2026 06:30 31-08-2026 25-06-2026 11:57
General Works Crossland Rd, Gordonvale Roadworks

Pavement rehabilitation works

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 13-05-2026 06:30 30-09-2026 24-06-2026 08:53
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 28-08-2026 31-07-2026 12:15
General Works Sheppards St, Gordonvale Roadworks

Kerb and channel works.

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 17-06-2026 06:30 30-10-2026 31-07-2026 12:20
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 Cairns Esplanade Lagoon Parks and Playgrounds

CLOSED for annual maintenance. MUDDY'S is open as usual.

13-07-2026 07:00 16-08-2026 24-06-2026 14:44
General Works Mulgrave Rd, Earlville Water Supply Works

Water main renewal works.

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control; Road Closure 02-07-2026 07:00 30-09-2026 29-06-2026 11:45
General Works Lake Placid Rd, Caravonica Building and Infrastructure

New bus stop construction and bus stop improvements

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 13-07-2026 06:30 28-08-2026 14-08-2026 09:57
General Works Esplanade, Cairns City Parks and Playgrounds

De-nutting Coconut Palms

Noise; Traffic Control 03-08-2026 07:00 16-08-2026 13-08-2026 15:08
General Works Collins Ave, Edge Hill Parks and Playgrounds

Old building demolition and new amenities block construction

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 08-07-2026 07:00 06-11-2026 03-07-2026 13:56
General Works Macnamara St, Manunda Roadworks

Kerb and channel renewal

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 03-08-2026 06:30 28-08-2026 24-07-2026 14:05
Major Project Babinda - various properties Water Supply Works

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

27-07-2026 07:00 25-09-2026 More detail 21-07-2026 10:29
Major Project Bellenden Ker - various properties Water Supply Works

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

27-07-2026 07:00 25-09-2026 More detail 21-07-2026 10:29
Major Project Mirriwinni - various properties Water Supply Works

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

27-07-2026 07:00 25-09-2026 More detail 21-07-2026 10:29
Major Project Aloomba / Gordonvale - various properties Water Supply Works

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

27-07-2026 07:00 25-09-2026 More detail 21-07-2026 10:29
General Works Sheridan St, Cairns North Footpath/Cycleway

Footpath renewal

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 28-07-2026 06:30 21-08-2026 23-07-2026 09:01
General Works Goldsborough Rd, Goldsborough Water Supply Works

Water pump station works.

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 24-08-2026 06:30 26-08-2026 30-07-2026 11:51
General Works Lake St, Cairns City Parks and Playgrounds

Street tree trimming and dead wooding.

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 10-08-2026 06:30 28-08-2026 30-07-2026 15:05
General Works Lake Placid Rd, Caravonica Footpath/Cycleway

Footpath renewal

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 10-08-2026 06:30 28-08-2026 03-08-2026 11:14
General Works Kamerunga Rd, Freshwater Drainage

Drainage works

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 17-08-2026 06:30 17-08-2026 03-08-2026 11:24
General Works Hoare St, Manunda Footpath/Cycleway

Footpath renewal Hoare Street, Manunda, between English and McCormack Street

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 10-08-2026 06:30 18-09-2026 03-08-2026 15:32
General Works Hardy Rd, Mount Sheridan Roadworks

Asphalt works.

Noise; Dust; Odours; Property Access; Traffic Control 17-08-2026 06:30 18-08-2026 05-08-2026 15:05
General Works Vasey Esplanade, Trinity Beach Roadworks

Rock seawall stabilisation

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control; Road Closure 24-08-2026 06:30 30-11-2026 05-08-2026 15:13
General Works Spence St, Cairns City Roadworks

Asphalting interior road beside railway station at Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Noise; Dust; Odours; Property Access; Traffic Control; Road Closure 19-08-2026 06:30 21-08-2026 12-08-2026 13:16
General Works Chystanthus Street, Trinity Park Drainage

Culvert renewal/drainage works

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 12-08-2026 07:00 21-08-2026 10-08-2026 08:22
Major Project Bentley Park - various properties Water Supply Works

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

31-08-2026 07:00 31-10-2026 14-08-2026 14:57
General Works Minnie St, Cairns Footpath/Cycleway

New footpath on northern side of Minnie Street between Lake and Abbott Street

Noise; Dust; Property Access; Traffic Control 24-08-2026 06:30 18-09-2026 17-08-2026 12:53
General Works East Tully St, Stratford Footpath/Cycleway

New footpath incl. sections on Johnston & Magazine St

Noise; Dust; Traffic Control 24-08-2026 06:30 25-09-2026 17-08-2026 12:53

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