Project description

Council is completing 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.  

Funding

All works are fully funded by Cardinia Shire Council. 

Progress update

Construction is underway from 31 March 2025 and is expected to be completed by end of May 2025, conditions permitting.

Construction information

• Sure Constructions has been appointed as the contractor
• Traffic management will be place along Ambrose Street. Machinery will be in operation so please follow all directions and obey road rules.
• Access to the laneway will be temporarily closed off, however access to properties will be maintained.

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.