25/09/2025 - Due to the depth of excavation required for water main adjustment works on Illaroo Rd, near the timber footbridge east of Kaloona Drv, the gravel pedestrian path in this area will be closed outside of working hours and over the weekend. During working hours, pedestrians will be safely escorted along the road by traffic controllers. The closure will remain in place until mid next week.
26/09/2025 - Cement stabilising of the new pavement works from east of Moondara Dr to west of Hockeys Ln is scheduled to be carried out next week, weather permitting. Sealing of the works are currently scheduled for Friday 3/10. Table drain and watermain adjustment works are continuing on the next sections in preparation for the pavements works.
11/09/2025 - Works on Illaroo Road have been impacted by this week's heavy rain. Works to repair the damage will continue today and tomorrow. The road surface has been impacted, please slow down and drive to conditions.
01/09/2025 - Subsoil and table drain works are continuing this week. Road pavement works for the first section are scheduled to commence next week. Power outage dates for high voltage electrical works are scheduled for Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th September.
22/08/2025 – Rain has caused damaged to the road surface at the drainage crossing between Karana Dr and Moondara Dr. Please Reduce Speed and Drive with Caution.
20/08/2025 - Works on Illaroo Road have been delayed this week due to wet weather. Once conditions improve, subsoil and table drain works will resume, followed by pavement construction on the first section between Karana Drive and Hockeys Lane.
28/07/25 - Works are currently underway in preparation for upcoming pavement works:
- Watermain adjustment works at Hockeys Lane
- Overhead electrical service line adjustments
- Stormwater drainage works at the culvert between Moondara Dr and Karana Dr
- Stormwater drainage works at the intersection of Moodnara Dr will commence this week
- Driveway adjustments have commenced
08/07/2025 -Watermain relocation continues along Illaroo Road. Overhead electrical works have begun this week, including new pole installations to adjust service line heights. Next week, stormwater culvert construction will start between Karana Drv and Moondara Drv. The culvert will be constructed in 2 stages. Temporary traffic lights will allow contra-flow traffic.
11/06/2025 – Tree removal works, earthworks and watermain relocation and adjustment works are continuing along Illaroo Rd. Affected residents will be further notified by Shoalwater to any interruptions to water supply when connections to the existing watermains are carried out in the coming weeks
02/06/2025 - Tree removal and underground service locating works are continuing on Illaroo Road. In addition, watermain relocation and adjustment works have now commenced. Shoalwater will provide further notice to affected residents regarding any interruptions to water supply when connections to the existing watermains are scheduled in the coming weeks.
19/05/2025 - Tree removal works are scheduled to commence this week and are expected to take approximately three weeks to complete, weather permitting. Trees marked with a red dot are marked for removal. Trees marked with a green dot are being retained. Works to positively identify underground services will also be carried out. Traffic control will be in place, and delays may occur.
05/05/2025 – Tree removal works are scheduled to commence 19th May 2025 and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete. Traffic control will be in place when tree removal work is being undertaken, and delays may occur.
07/04/2025 - Starting mid-May 2025, road rehabilitation works will commence on Illaroo Rd from Karana Dr to 115m east of Tapitallee Rd. The project will take approximately six months, weather permitting. Initial works include tree removal, service locating, and watermain adjustments. Traffic control will be in place, and some delays may occur.
18/03/2025 - Tenders for construction have been received and will be reported to Council at its meeting on 25 March 2025. Following Council adoption, the successful contractor will be notified. Works expected to commence in early May 2025.
6/11/2024 - Council has successfully obtained grant funding through the Infrastructure Betterment Fund (IBF) and Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) for proposed betterment works on Illaroo Road.
2/10/2024 - The detailed design for the pavement repair project on Illaroo Road from West Cambewarra Road to Tapitallee Road is done. The works will be Tendered for construction.
29/7/2024 - The detailed design for the pavement repair project on Illaroo Road from West Cambewarra Rd to Browns Mountain Rd is nearing completion. Works are expected to be Tendered for construction in late August 2024 following further services investigation and design.
27/06/2024 - The detailed design for the pavement repair project on Illaroo Rd, from West Cambewarra Rd to Browns Mountain Rd, is nearing completion. Works are expected to be Tendered for construction in late July 2024.
03/06/2024 - Council is continuing to carry out design works for the pavement repair scope from West Cambewarra Road to Browns Mountain Road.
21/03/2024 - Council is currently carrying out a geotechnical investigation and design works for the pavement repair scope from West Cambewarra Road to Browns Mountain Road.