A $15.8 million upgrade is underway to provide improved flood protection to Rochedale South’s Woodlands Drive stormwater catchment.
There will be specially constructed three-metre underground pipelines to convey stormwater and mitigate future flood events.
Drainage will be upgraded, and the kerb and footpaths will be improved. The existing drainage outlet at Woodlands Park would also be upgraded.
Logan City Councillor Teresa Lane said the project was designed to give Rochedale South residents peace of mind.
“Once completed, these works will go a long way towards mitigating flash flooding events in the vicinity of Woodlands Drive,” Cr Lane said of the area that was heavily flooded during storms late last year.
“This is one of the larger and more complex flood mitigation projects that council has undertaken.
“It means there will be road and footpath diversions and the temporary loss of some bus stops and car spaces during the works.
“We understand the disruption these measures will cause but the long-term benefits for impacted residents make the works worth it.”
Cr Lisa Bradley said she was aware of a number of properties that had been flooded during heavy rain.
“This project will provide better flood protection for the road corridor and will be welcomed by residents affected by extreme wet weather events,” she said.
Works will be done in Woodlands Drive, Hartog Place, William Street and Lancelot Street.
Woodlands Park will be closed for the duration of the works and there will be reduced speed limits, progressive road and footpath closures and traffic detours.
The TransLink website has details of bus stop closures and route diversions.
The works are scheduled to be completed by July next year pending construction and weather conditions.
