Marungi Street Urban Drainage Project
The Marungi Street Urban Drainage works will be completed between Knight Street and Nixon Street, Shepparton.
These works will include the removal of the legacy brick drain and installation of new concrete pipes and pits. Works will commence from the intersection of Marungi and Nixon Streets continuing along the northbound lane of Marungi Street, between Nixon and Knight Streets.
This project will improve drainage flow during future rain events and stabilise the road infrastructure. Please refer to the accompanying image showing the extent of works.
Council is working closely with the contractor to minimise disruption to motorists, pedestrians and residents in the area while the construction takes place. Council appreciates the community’s patience and understanding while the work is undertaken.
Background
Existing drainage infrastructure
The Marungi Street (Nixon Street to Knight Street) Shepparton drainage catchment area is approximately 41,300m2. The Marungi Street 750mm wide brick trunk drain was originally a sewer and later transformed to stormwater. Historical plans indicate the system may have been constructed back in 1911.
Failures of existing drainage infrastructure
From the flood event in October 2022, the existing Marungi Street brick trunk drain collapsed in a few areas resulting in sink holes in the road pavement. Emergency repairs were undertaken locally at these collapsed sections of the brick drain.
Based upon underground CCTV inspection findings, it was determined that the following is required:
- Removal of the entire existing brick drain and existing concrete pipelines to prevent inevitable future drain collapses.
- Installation of a new concrete pit and drainage pipeline to be installed to replace the brick drain, following the alignment of existing brick drain and sized to service the current drainage catchment.
Timeline
Construction is anticipated to commence on Thursday 30 October 2025 with completion expected by Monday 2 March 2026, weather permitting.
Works will commence within the intersection of Marungi and Nixon Street, followed by pipe replacement along the northbound carriageway of Marungi Street, between Nixon and Knight Streets.
The contractor will maintain access to adjacent properties throughout construction.
Road closures will be required throughout the works.
For further information
Please contact Council’s Project Manager on (03) 5832 9700 or email projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au.