Notification of Works

November - December 2026

Lockyer Valley Regional Council will be performing a pavement rehabilitation on Ashlands Drive, Helidon Spa, including a new seal for the full length of the road and associated drainage improvement works. The project aim is to improve road safety for the community and reduce maintenance costs by renewing the current formation of the road.

Works will be conducted between 7.00am and 4.00pm, from approximately Monday 16 November to Friday 4 December 2026, weather permitting.

There will be machinery and construction noise. Traffic management and signage will be in place to ensure safety and minimise inconvenience.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council appreciates your cooperation during these important works. Every effort will be made to conduct these works with minimal disruption. Should you require any further information about the above please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 005 872 or email mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au

October 2026 - December 2026

To improve the safety and reliability of our services, Lockyer Valley Regional Council will conduct a full renewal of Drayton Street Floodway, so it complies with current standards. Scope includes:

· Demolishing, removing existing structures and minor earthworks

· Construction of culvert base slab, new aprons and floodway

· Installation of new Reinforced Concrete Box Culverts (RCBCs)

· Rock protection

· Replacement of affected guideposts and road furniture

· Pavement reconstruction and road resurfacing on both ends of the floodway

Works will be conducted between 7:00am and 5:00pm from Monday 5 October 2026, for an approximate 11-week program, weather permitting with traffic management in place during this time.

There will be heavy machinery and construction noise. A road closure at Drayton Street will be implemented and a detour route will be in place throughout the duration of construction.

Council appreciates your patience and cooperation while these important road improvement works are undertaken. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to residents and road users throughout the construction period

June - December 2026

Lockyer Valley Regional Council is pleased to advise that works will soon commence on the Forest Hill Silo Viewing and Parking Area project. The project aims to enhance the visitor experience and improve accessibility and safety within the area through the construction of a dedicated silo viewing area, visitor car parking facilities including provisions for long vehicles, coach set-down areas, new footpaths, landscaping and seating areas. Additional improvements will include shaded facilities and asphalt pavement works along Railway Street.

These upgrades are designed to create a more welcoming and functional space for residents and visitors, while supporting tourism opportunities within the Forest Hill community.

Works will be conducted between 6:00am and 6:00pm, from approximately Monday 1 June to mid-September 2026, weather permitting, with traffic management in place during this time. Machinery and construction noise. Traffic management and signage will be in place to ensure safety and minimise inconvenience.

Lockyer Valley Regional Council appreciates your cooperation during these important works. Every effort will be made to conduct these works with minimal disruption.

Should you require any further information about the above please contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 1300 005 872 or email mailbox@lvrc.qld.gov.au

September 2026 - February 2027

Council will soon begin works on William Street, Gatton, from the Cochrane Street intersection to the Gatton Cemetery.

To minimise disruption, works will be completed in two stages (weather permitting):

Stage 1: 22 September to 30 September (Term 3 school holidays)

Stage 2: 14 December to 27 January (Christmas school holidays)

These upgrades will rehabilitate the deteriorated road surface, improve resilience and deliver a smoother, safer ride.

Traffic management will be in place, with minor traffic delays expected.

Construction will take place during business hours. If work extends into Term 4, adjustments will be made to avoid school pick-up and drop-off times.

Following the Tropical Cycle (TC) Alfred rain event in March 2025 a landslip has occurred on a section of Laidley Creek West Road (CH7250 - 7300m). Geotechnical investigations have taken place, and Council has been continuously monitoring the site.

Survey measurements have been ongoing since March 2025, with a significant acceleration of movement occurring in June 2026. An emergency inspection has been conducted, in which geotechnical engineers recommended a full road closure be implemented to ensure the safety of the public and travelling motorists, effective immediately.

Council’s geotechnical engineers are continuing with the development of the repair options. It is expected that this road closure will remain in place for at least 6 – 12 months.

Alternative routes include McGarrigals Road and Beckman Road. For the safety of road users, traffic management signage and controls will be in place for the duration of the closure. No property accesses will be affected for duration of the closure.