Work is getting underway on a major upgrade to the Drayton Street Floodway in Laidley, with Lockyer Valley Regional Council delivering improvements to strengthen the road's resilience during future flood events.The 11-week project will see the existing floodway completely renewed, helping improve drainage, reduce flood-related damage and provide safer, more reliable access for local motorists.
What's being upgraded?
The works will include:
- Construction of a new culvert base slab and aprons.
- Installation of reinforced concrete box culverts and an upgraded floodway.
- New rock protection to help prevent erosion.
- Road pavement reconstruction and resurfacing.
- Replacement of guideposts and associated road infrastructure.
Once complete, the improvements will help strengthen this important local road connection, particularly during and following heavy rainfall.
Building a more flood-resilient Lockyer Valley
Flood resilience remains a significant priority for communities across the Lockyer Valley.
The broader need for flood mitigation investment in Laidley and Withcott has also been highlighted through RDA Ipswich & West Moreton's What Our Community Needs regional priorities, advocating for infrastructure that better protects communities and supports long-term resilience.
While the Drayton Street Floodway upgrade is a separate Council-led project, it represents another positive step towards improving local infrastructure and preparing communities for future weather events.
Drayton Street will be closed at the project site during construction, with a designated detour in place. Weather permitting, works are expected to be completed by the end of 2026.