Completed Projects

The Scenic Highway Sewer Gravity Trunk Main project was completed in January 2025, delivering essential infrastructure upgrades to support the region’s growing population.

This $3.24 million project involved the installation of a new 450mm diameter sewer main between the Wattle Grove pump station and Cedar Park, increasing network capacity and ensuring the efficient operation of the wastewater system.

These improvements enhance community health and safety by reducing the risk of overflows and maintaining reliable sewer services for Cooee Bay, Taranganba, and surrounding areas.

The $2.1 million project involved construction of a new linking road on Jabiru Drive from Plover Drive to Yeppoon Road, Barmaryee.

This reconstruction project included the construction of a new road that links Jabiru Drive (east) to the traffic signals on Yeppoon Road (Jordy Dr and the Yeppoon Landfill turn off).

Construction commenced in September 2023, and was developed with the support of the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program, in collaboration with Livingstone Shire Council.

The road will significantly improve traffic movements in and out of the Jabiru Drive industrial estate, supporting local businesses and boosting connectivity for residents and visitors alike.

Council would like to thank the Queensland government for their $980,000 funding contribution towards this vital infrastructure project.

Read Media Release Here: Council celebrates completion of new linking road to support growth and improve traffic

The Station's Western Precinct, completed in 2024, marks a significant milestone in transforming Yeppoon’s CBD. Funded with $2.5 million from the Australian Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants Program, this project offers a dual-purpose community space designed for both leisure and recovery. The precinct features outdoor undercover areas, a multi-purpose stage, amenities, and a community play area. During disasters, it will serve as a crucial recovery hub to aid community efforts.

Developed by Limestone Pacific Pty Ltd, the precinct is also home to "The Station 4703," a vibrant venue offering alfresco dining, live music, and a taphouse with craft beers. Importantly, the precinct preserves the heritage-listed railway building, blending modern amenities with Yeppoon’s rich cultural history. This development enhances the social and cultural vibrancy of the region, providing an inviting space for locals and visitors alike while bolstering the town's disaster recovery capabilities.

For information regarding the Eastern Precinct of The Station site, please visit our Get Involved platform.

Water supply reliability for the southern end of the Capricorn Coast has now been secured for years to come as construction of a new concrete reservoir reached completion.

The contract for the $2.86 million four megalitre reservoir was awarded to Hornick Constructions Pty Ltd, to ensure the townships of Emu Park, Zilzie and Keppel Sands have sufficient and reliable potable water supplies into the future.

The major project received $2 million from the Local Economic Recovery Program which is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments through Category D of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), with Livingstone Shire Council funding the remainder.

This reservoir adds 1.8 times the size of the existing Emu Park water storage, now providing a total of water storage around Emu Park to 6.27ML.

Media Releases

• Capricorn Coast water supply strengthened with construction of new reservoir
• Construction of new reservoir at Emu Park to begin soon

Major upgrades to Stanage Bay Road between the Bruce Highway and the Army Access gate were completed in August 2023, thanks to the Australian Government’s Roads of Strategic Importance (ROSI) initiative.

The $21.6 million project involved upgrading and sealing approximately 39.7 kilometres of road to enhance connectivity, safety and accessibility for residents and visitors to the area.

The upgrades provide a nationally recognised ‘fit-for-purpose’ road corridor that is better equipped to handle the growing number of military and associated heavy transport vehicles currently using this Council-maintained road.

Media Releases

• Major Road Upgrade for Key Freight Route Complete
• Stanage Bay Road Project Drives into Final Stage of Construction
• Tender awarded for next stage of Stanage Bay Road major sealing works
• Major sealing upgrades progressing for key access route on Stanage Bay Road
• Major sealing upgrades commence for key access route on Stanage Bay Road

Mayor and Councillors join Council project management officers and Member for Capricornia Michelle Landry at a ribbon cutting to commemorate the completion of this major project.

Reconstruction Project - Stage 2

Stage 2 of upgrades to Matthew Flinders Drive in Cooee Bay were completed in March 2023, thanks to funding from the Queensland Government. The $1.69m reconstruction project, fully funded under the Works for Queensland (W4Q) program included the renewal of the road pavement and upgrades to stormwater pipes, pits, kerbs and channels from Edward Street to Percy Ford Street, Cooee Bay.

The works will provide a higher level of safety for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and stormwater upgrades will result in better management of surface water during rain events.

Media Releases

• Reconstruction Project on Matthew Flinders Drive improves road safety
• Works to begin on Stage 2 of Matthew Flinders Drive
• Matthew Flinders Drive works progressing despite delays

Reconstruction Project - Stage 1

Stage 1, between Scenic Highway and Edward Street was completed in December 2020.

Deputy Mayor Adam Belot and Councillor Glenda Mather inspect works on Matthew Flinders Drive reconstruction project.

The new Community Resource Recovery (CRRC), located at the Yeppoon Landfill, is now open to the public. The facility will divert waste from landfill by increasing the level of sorting and capturing of reusable, recyclable, or recoverable materials. The CRRC has been set up with separate bays for our residents to place their steel, cardboard, eWaste, car batteries, green waste, cooking oil and items that can be sold in the Yeppoon Reuse Market (previously known as the Tip Shop). Remember to sort your load and save!

Council estimates that it will need to spend $30 million within the next 10 years to cap the existing landfill cells and build additional cells.

This multi-purpose facility will help divert close to 3000 tonnes of waste from Yeppoon Landfill each year, extending the lifetime of the current landfill cell by two years allowing council to defer spending $8-9 million in the short term.

The provision of this new Community Resource Recovery Centre is a key part of council’s Management of Resource Recovery and Waste Strategy that aims to position the Livingstone community on a path towards a zero-waste future.

We are very grateful for the Queensland Government’s contribution to this necessary project which provides residents with a modern and purpose-built facility.

Media Releases

• 28 July 2021 - Resource Recovery Centre works evolve with new and improved design
• 9 March 2022 - Resource Recovery Centre tender awarded
• 4 April 2022 - SOD turning for $3 million investment in reducing waste
• 16 November 2022 - Being a good sort just got easier!

Livingstone Shire motorists travelling through Taranganba now have a safer and smoother journey following the completion of the Carige Boulevard intersection upgrades.

The reconstruction involved underground stormwater upgrades, construction of traffic islands, kerb and channel placement, shared pathways, asphalt renewal, and the addition of a new landscaped roundabout.

The $1.8 million roundabout at the intersection of Carige Boulevard and Taranganba Road will improve traffic flow and safety on one of our busiest roads.

Media Releases

7 October 2022 - Carige Boulevard intersection upgrade complete

Significant refurbishment work has been carried out on one of Livingstone’s largest water supply assets to boost water security across the northern suburbs.

A number of improvements have been made to the 97-year-old Mt Charlton Reservoir, which services over 5,000 residents and businesses.

The upgrades, delivered at a cost of just over $1.4 million, took 5 months to complete and included the replacement of not only the roof sheeting but the 600 original wooden purlins too, bringing the roof structure up to current building standards.

Media Releases

• 12 August 2022 - Budget invests $6.6m towards safe drinking water
• 9 November 2022 - Mt Charlton Reservoir upgrades complete

Livingstone Shire Council has successfully completed a series of initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and building climate resilience for Great Keppel Island (Woppa), one of the region’s most iconic and ecologically sensitive destinations.

The project was part of the Queensland Government’s Great Barrier Reef Islands Decarbonisation Program and focused on implementing practical, low-investment actions with meaningful environmental impact.

Project Overview

Woppa (Great Keppel Island) is located 15km east of Rosslyn Bay and is home to around 50 permanent residents, while attracting up to 1,000 daily visitors during peak seasons. The island features large areas of untouched bushland and 17 reef-sheltered beaches, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and holidaymakers.

Following a Queensland Government-led pilot program in 2019, Livingstone Shire Council implemented three key recommendations between July 2021 and April 2022 to support GKI Decarbonisation and sustainability efforts.

Key Achievements

Woppa Community Resilience Framework

Council developed a high-level framework to address the island’s environmental challenges and guide future actions for resilience. The Framework outlines key risks, guiding principles, and the shared responsibilities of Council, island residents, private enterprise and other levels of government.

View the Community Resilience Framework(PDF, 27MB)

On-Island Composting System

To support waste recovery and reduce organic waste to landfill, 21 Subpod composting units were distributed across the island for use by residents and businesses. This system has the potential to divert up to 32,760 litres of organic waste annually—the carbon savings equivalent of 7.5 years of electricity use for a typical household.

Council has also installed a Subpod in Beaman Park, Yeppoon to recover food waste from the Council Hub, further promoting sustainable practices across the region.

Sustainability Education Campaign

Council collaborated with local creatives to deliver an engaging video campaign highlighting sustainable behaviours for visitors to the island. The video shares simple tips and actions visitors can take to protect Woppa’s natural environment and cultural significance.

Watch the video below to learn how to travel more sustainably when visiting Great Keppel Island.

The Emu Park Community Arts Centre was officially opened in December 2021. The facility features an exhibition gallery, workshops space, and commercial space, providing a vibrant new premises for local and regional art communities and a functional gallery space in which to host travelling exhibitions. Council was successful in obtaining $1.1 million in Works for Queensland (W4Q) funding to undertake the major project, with $200,000 funding also allocated to the space by Council.

Emu Park Gallery