Project description

Council is planning to complete 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 has considered in detail the issues raised and undertaken an assessment of the adequacy of the existing drainage assets. Council has 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 will adopt a water sensitive design approach to underground drainage inlets and a suitable road width will be provided to align with any possible future special charge scheme to seal the road.  

Council is expected to complete works in early 2025. Council is prioritising developing construction plans and further information will be provided once the plans are finalised. 

Funding

These works are fully funded by Cardinia Shire Council. 

Progress update

Council is meeting with impacted residents to discuss the ongoing drainage issues along Ambrose Street and to discuss the upcoming plans to rectify this issue.