Drummond Road Drainage Upgrade Works

This strategy assisted with creating a plan to prevent future flooding issues at the key intersection of New Dookie Road and Drummond Road.

The Drummond Road drainage upgrade will involve installing new drainage pipes, stormwater pits, concrete kerbing, and resurfacing sections of the road.

The contract for these works was awarded at the Ordinary Council Meeting in August 2024 to Mawson Constructions Pty Ltd, with works anticipated to be completed by late January 2025, weather permitting.

• Completed works - December 2024

  Construction of the new drainage system in Drummond Road from Joseph Baldwin Place is complete, with asphalting of the works undertaken to date.

  Unfortunately, construction near the intersection of Drummond Road and New Dookie Road has been delayed due to recent storm events, unforeseen underground services and redesign required to avoid service infrastructure.

  Because of this, works at the site have concluded for the year and are scheduled to recommence at the Drummond Road and New Dookie Road intersection, and along New Dookie Road, from Monday 6 January 2025.

• January 2025
  

  Council is pleased to confirm that construction has now re-commenced on the new drainage system on Drummond Road in Shepparton.

  Works have progressed north along Drummond Road and are now approaching the intersection of Drummond Road and New Dookie Road.

• Traffic Management Changes – Monday 13 January 2025

  Works at the intersection of Drummond Road and New Dookie Road involve construction of pits and pipes within the traffic island and the left hand turn lane into Drummond Road from New Dookie Road. As a result, altered traffic management arrangements must be put in place for the duration of these works.

  The following traffic management changes are expected to be implemented the week commencing Monday 13 January for a period of approximately five days, weather permitting:

  • The northbound lane on Drummond Road will remain closed to traffic until works are completed at the intersection of Drummond Road and New Dookie Road.
  • Semi-trailers and B-double articulated vehicles travelling west on New Dookie Road will NOT be able to turn left into Drummond Road.
  • Semi-trailers and B-double articulated vehicles travelling east on New Dookie Road WILL be able to turn right into Drummond Road under traffic management.
  • It is recommended that semi-trailers and B-double articulated vehicles wishing to access Drummond Road consider entering New Dookie Road via Wheeler Street, so they are travelling east and able to turn right into Drummond Road from New Dookie Road under traffic management.
  • Light trucks and cars travelling in either direction on New Dookie Road WILL be able to enter New Dookie Road.

  
  Please refer to the image below (click to enlarge):

  
• Remaining works

  Upon completion of works at the intersection of New Dookie Road and Drummond Road, works will progress into the southern road reserve on New Dookie Road. These works will be completed under traffic management, including traffic controllers as required, with delays to be expected.

  Access to businesses within the vicinity of the works will be maintained throughout the construction period. Works will take place between the hours of 7am and up to 8pm, Monday to Friday. Works are programmed for completion by the end of January 2025, weather permitting.

These works are fully funded by the Australian Government’s Roads to Recovery (RTR) Program.