Lenne Street Drainage Upgrade Works

The area was identified for urgent improvements, with a focus on addressing stormwater issues that have affected the community, and creating a plan to reduce future flooding in this region.

Following the riverine flooding event in October 2022, Lenne Street drainage catchment in Mooroopna was severely impacted. Council has identified improvement opportunities for the existing stormwater drainage network to mitigate the rain event issues in the area during sudden heavy downpours.

The project has been split into stage 1 and 2 for the delivery of the stormwater drainage improvements for the community.

Overview of the Project

The proposed project will include the following:

• Construction Stage 1 in 2024/2025 Financial Year Smyth Reserve upgrade detail design and Construction:
  • Enhancing the retention capacity of Smyth Reserve by reshaping
  Howe Street upgrade detail design and construction:
  • Road and drainage upgrade design for Howe Street to mitigate the flooding issue. Smyth Reserve section of Howe Street will be raised above flood level and a drainage pipe running across the Smyth Reserve.
• Detail Design and Construct Stage 2 in 2025/2026 Financial Year Storm Water Rising Main and Pump Station including Smyth Reserve Upgrade detail design and Construction:
  • The expansion of the retention in this reserve requires a new pump station and rising main to be constructed due to the depth of the proposed basin.
  • Service relocations (as determined necessary):
    • Electricity - Arrange Powercor design and works agreement
    • Telecommunications - Arrange Authority design and works agreement.
    • Water Main – Arrange Water main Design and works agreement.

What you can expect to see:

Upon award of this Contract, site specific conditions will be relayed to all local residents and the community prior to commencing works.

The contract for these works will be released for Tender in January 2025, awarded by April, with works anticipated to be completed by June 2025, weather permitting.

Works will take place between the hours of 7am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, however there may be occasions where weekend works are required.

Installing new bollards in Smyth Reserve

To ensure the protection and the functionality of the upgraded storm water drainage Council plan to install a series of new bollards throughout the reserve. The bollards will restrict vehicles from entering the reserves to minimise damage to the new drainage basins and ensure the storm water drains effectively.

The bollards will provide safety benefits by restricting vehicles from entering the reserves when the basins are filled with storm water after rain events. The reserves will still be accessible for pedestrians and cyclists using the shared paths. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance our community’s infrastructure.

Removal of basketball half court in Smyth Reserve

The Basketball half court located in the Smyth Reserve between Hall Street and Howe Street will be removed to enable for the construction of the new storm water drainage basin and bring the essential drainage improvements.

This project is aimed at improving our community’s drainage system and mitigating the risk of storm water flooding in the area. Council will explore alternative options for its replacement in recreational spaces in the area when budget allows and will keep you updated on any developments.

For further information please contact Council’s Project Manager on 5832 9700 or by emailing projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au.

These works are 50 percent funded by the Disaster Ready Fund. More information can be found on the NEMA website.