Marungi Street Urban Drainage Project

The Marungi Street Urban Drainage replacement 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.

Timeline

Construction commenced Thursday, 30 October 2025, with completion expected by early March 2026. The works will be carried out in stages one through four, with a break over the Christmas/New Year period.

All dates are subject to weather conditions, and some are still to be confirmed. Please check back regularly for the latest updates.

  • STAGE 1: 30 October to 27 November 2025 Eastbound closure departing Nixon/Marungi Street roundabout and southbound closure of Marungi Street at Nixon/Marungi Street roundabout.
    • Marungi Street (between Knight Street and Nixon Street) closed to southbound traffic
    • Nixon Street (between Marungi Street and Welsford Street) closed to eastbound traffic
    • Local traffic can access Marungi Street via Knight Street
  • STAGE 2: 27 November to 12 December 2025 (TBC)Eastbound closure through Nixon/Marungi Street roundabout and southbound closure of Marungi Street at Nixon/Marungi Street roundabout
    • Marungi Street (between Knight Street and Nixon Street) closed in both directions
    • Nixon Street (between Marungi Street and Welsford Street) remains closed to eastbound traffic
    • Local access via Knight Street remains available
  • STAGE 3: 12 December 2025 to 19 December 2026 (TBC)Sections of northbound closure along Marungi Street – moving progression
  • BREAK: 19 December 2025 to 12 January 2026 Contractor closure over Christmas / New Year break.
    ALL ROAD CLOSURES WILL RE-OPEN DURING THIS TIME FRAME
  • STAGE 4: 12 January until works completed early March 2026 (TBC)Sections of northbound closure along Marungi Street – moving progression

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.

Information for residents and businesses

Council is working closely with the contractor to minimise disruption to motorists, pedestrians and residents in the area while the construction takes place. Road users and pedestrians are reminded to observe all on site signage, detours and direction provided by traffic controllers during the works.

  • Property Access
    We will make every effort to maintain access to private properties throughout the construction period.
  • Waste Collection
    Please ensure rubbish bins are placed outside the road closure areas on collection days to allow for pickup.

Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the community’s patience and understanding while the work is undertaken.

For further information

Please contact Council’s Project Manager on (03) 5832 9700 or email projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au.