A major $2.82 million upgrade of William Street in Gatton will begin later this month, delivering a safer, more resilient road for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council will fully reconstruct the deteriorated road surface along the one-kilometre section between Gatton Cemetery and the Cochrane Street roundabout, repairing one of the town's busiest corridors.
Infrastructure Portfolio Councillor Michael Hagan said Council's Infrastructure Delivery crews would complete the project in stages during the next two school holidays to minimise disruptions.
“William Street is one of Gatton’s main thoroughfares and services the Gatton Hospital, Lockyer District High School, Gatton Cemetery, Gatton State School and other businesses,” Cr Hagan said.
“We have secured $2.22 million in Australian Government funding which is allowing us to fully rehabilitate the road, replacing years of patchwork repairs with a smoother, longer-term solution for residents and road users.”
Cr Hagan said works will be managed to maintain access and minimise inconvenience to nearby residents, businesses and community facilities.
“We’ve scheduled Stage 1 to occur during the upcoming Term 3 school holidays and this will involve rehabilitating the less damaged sections with a 100mm mill and fill,” he said.
“Construction will occur during standard business hours, however adjustments to avoid school pick-up and drop-off times will be made if work extends into Term 4.
“Stage 2 will involve a deeper 300mm fill to the remaining pavement and is scheduled to occur during the Christmas school holidays between 14 December 2026 and 27 January 2027.
“We have also coordinated these works to coincide with the Gatton Hospital entrance works, which will form part of Stage 2, to further minimise any inconvenience to patients and residents.
“Access to the hospital will be maintained at all times.”
Cr Hagan thanked the Australian Government for its significant contribution under its Safer Local Roads Infrastructure Program (SLRIP).
“Council is covering about $600,000 towards a project worth nearly $3 million, which is a great outcome for our community,” he said.
“As a Council with a large footprint and relatively small population, we rely heavily on funding from other levels of government, which is why we consistently apply for grants to help improve our road network.
“We thank the community for their patience and understanding while these important roadworks are underway and ask all motorists for their cooperation throughout periods of temporary inconvenience.”
SLRIP is part of the Australian Government’s commitment to strengthen investment and support the delivery of safer and more productive roads across Australia.
Council has been in contact with affected residents, businesses and community services along the corridor to advise them of the works.
Keep up to date with the project at www.lockyervalley.qld.gov.au/road-works
