Normanby Street Reconstruction Project Reaches Major Milestone

Published on 15 September 2026

Livingstone Shire Council is pleased to advise the community that Stage 2 of the Normanby Street Reconstruction Project has now been completed, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of Yeppoon's CBD.

Since construction commenced in 2023, extensive and complex underground civil works have been undertaken, including replacement of the trunk watermain, water reticulation services and major stormwater infrastructure. These essential upgrades are laying the foundations for a safer, more resilient and better-connected CBD and will support the community for decades to come.

Mayor Adam Belot said while much of the work completed so far has been out of sight, it represents some of the most critical components of the project.

"Over the past three years we've been laying the foundations for a safer, more resilient and better-connected CBD through major underground infrastructure upgrades, including water, stormwater and electrical works," Mayor Belot said.

"These essential underground upgrades may not be immediately visible, but they are vital to supporting future growth, improving service reliability and delivering the modern streetscape our community expects."

"I'd also like to thank the Queensland Government for partnering with Council through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme to help deliver this important investment in Yeppoon's CBD. Together, we're building infrastructure that will benefit residents, businesses and visitors for decades to come."

The next phase of works will focus on transitioning the area to the new underground power network. A key milestone achieved during Stage 2 was the installation of the conduits and cabling required to shift properties from overhead to underground power. Over the coming weeks, Council will continue working closely with Ergon Energy, local residents and businesses to install new meter boxes before existing overhead powerlines are progressively decommissioned and removed.

As street lighting is currently attached to existing power poles, temporary solar lighting will be progressively installed as construction advances. These temporary lights will remain in place until new permanent street lighting is delivered as part of future stages of the project.

Infrastructure Committee Co-Chair Cr Glenda Mather said Council's focus remained on maintaining access and supporting local businesses throughout construction.

"We understand these works can be disruptive at times, which is why every stage has been carefully planned to keep traffic moving and ensure businesses can remain open and accessible," Cr Mather said.

"The project is being delivered in a logical sequence, allowing us to complete major infrastructure upgrades while minimising impacts on residents, visitors and local traders."

Over the coming months, staged construction will commence on a new roundabout connecting Normanby Street, Ben Street, Park Street and Adelaide Park Road. Initial works will focus on constructing part of the roundabout while traffic continues to flow along Normanby Street. Once this stage is complete, traffic will be temporarily redirected through the existing service road, allowing reconstruction of Normanby Street to commence.

The project involves a full reconstruction of the roadway, not simply a resurfacing, with crews replacing the existing gravel pavement layers, installing new kerb and channel, laying brand-new asphalt and constructing new concrete footpaths along the road verges.

Once reconstruction of Normanby Street is complete, traffic will return to the upgraded roadway, enabling works to commence on the service road. To minimise disruption and maintain access for surrounding businesses, the service road reconstruction will be delivered in smaller sections while keeping the precinct operating throughout construction.

When complete in 2028, the Normanby Street Reconstruction Project will provide significant benefits to the community, including improved road safety and efficiency, upgraded underground infrastructure, formalised parking, improved accessibility, dedicated bike lanes, wider footpaths, improved pedestrian connectivity, modern street lighting and enhanced landscaping throughout the Yeppoon CBD.

The project is proudly funded by Livingstone Shire Council and the Queensland Government through the Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme.

Council thanks residents, businesses and road users for their continued patience and cooperation while these important works are underway.

To stay up to date on this project or ask a question, visit Council's Get Involved platform.

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