Community & Business
12 April, 2025
Shire’s projects progressing well
A NEW roundabout at the Herberton/Constance intersection is expected to be complete by mid-May, according to Mareeba Shire Council’s latest report on its capital works progress.
All the Ergon conduit installations have been completed, with footpath works now underway, but rainfall over the past week or so has seen works halt at the site.
“Traffic detours are in place, and we thank the community for their patience while this important project is carried out,” Mareeba Mayor Angela Toppin said.
Improvements for the Coondoo Street and Centenary Park Kuranda project are also progressing well.
Footpaths in the park are being repaired and will match the look and feel of the current pathways.
The works for the planter boxes has also begun and the removal of competing plants growing in the iconic fig trees has started to protect the trees.
Preparations for the electrical pillars has also begun in the garden beds to support the fairy lights for the fig trees.
“It is fantastic to see the progress made for the works in Kuranda and we look forward to seeing the final upgrades,” Mayor Toppin said.
Works are well underway for the new footpath on Constance Street towards Lloyd Street. The project will improve the safety of pedestrians and school students by having a safe place to walk away from the road.
The project will also see additional parking installed along Constance Street.
Meanwhile, rehabilitation works are progressing along Chewko Road after commencing in February.
The project scope includes the relocation of a water main, upgrade accesses, widening and sealing the existing pavement and drainage improvements.
“The driveway accesses and the culvert extensions have been completed and the drainage works are well underway with the project estimated to be completed by mid-April, weather permitting,” Mayor Toppin said.
The Mareeba Animal Management Facility has also had an upgrade, with new concrete slabs laid to prevent contagious diseases in the soil and make it easier to clean enclosures. New shade sails were also installed over the outdoor running areas.
The construction of the Emerald End Road culvert is expected to be completed late this month.
The works were required after the section of the road was washed away during the flooding from Cyclone Jasper in December 2023.
