Project description

Council has completed underground drainage works along Ambrose Street in Emerald. 

Stormwater drainage along Ambrose Street was previously reconfigured by a developer as part of their subdivision works. Following the works, several flooding and access issues have been reported by affected residents.   

Council considered in detail the issues raised and undertaken an assessment of the adequacy of the existing drainage assets.

Council developed a plan to address these issues through the installation of a new underground drainage as well as works to reshape the existing road base to minimise the risk of spillover to low properties along the road.

The design adopted a water sensitive design approach to underground drainage inlets and a suitable road width was provided to align with any possible future special charge scheme to seal the road.  

Funding

All works were fully funded by Cardinia Shire Council. 

Progress update

Construction is now complete.

NBN works

• From 7 March, NBN will be conducting works in Ambrose St, in addition to drainage works.
• The contractor will be working with NBN to limit disturbance and additional disruptions.

March 2025 update

Council held a community meeting on 18 March 2025 to further discuss the construction plans, finalised designs and tender.

December 2024 update

Council held a community information session for affected residents on Wednesday 18 December at Emerald Hills Hub.

Council held this meeting to discuss the ongoing drainage issues along Ambrose Street, address community concerns and to discuss the upcoming plans to rectify this issue.