Hilltops Council will carry out essential water main cleaning in Young from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 November 2026, between 8am and 4pm each day. The work aims to reduce water discolouration during summer. Residents may notice temporary discoloured water, lower pressure or brief supply interruptions, and some nearby properties may also be affected. Households are asked to limit use of taps, washing machines and dishwashers during the work. Afterwards, residents should run an outdoor tap until the water runs clear and release any trapped air.
Work on a new playground at the St Lawrence Recreation Grounds is scheduled to start on Monday, 26 October 2026, weather permitting. The project is being delivered with the St Lawrence Recreation Group. Some sections of the area may be temporarily closed during construction. Residents are asked to take care around the work site and follow temporary signs and access directions. Council thanked the community for its patience and support.
The City of Greater Geelong has begun removing two concrete pillars from the Eastern Beach Grand Staircase to ensure community safety. City Infrastructure executive director James Stirton said the staircase, built in 1929, is one of the city's most loved landmarks. Independent engineers found during inspections earlier this year that some original concrete had deteriorated despite regular maintenance. The two pillars most severely affected are being removed due to structural concerns, following analysis and discussions with Heritage Victoria. Temporary safety fencing will remain, and the rest of the staircase is still safe to use for now.
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Northern Beaches Council says its crews have filled 3,162 potholes since 1 July. Crews have also sealed 13,305 linear metres of cracks across 15 streets and completed 6,990 square metres of heavy patching at 39 locations. Major renewal works have been completed in Dee Why, Clontarf and Balgowlah, with a further 100,000 square metres of road renewal due before the end of the financial year. McIntosh Road in Dee Why was resurfaced over a gas main using a specialised geogrid, which the council says extends the road's life at a fraction of full reconstruction cost.
The upgraded boat ramp at Schnapper Point is now open to boaters. Better Boating Victoria fully funded the project, which includes new jetties, a larger launching area and an accessible jetty with a Hansa hoist. Mayor Stephen Batty said the works open boating and fishing to people of all abilities. Construction of the next stage, a boardwalk replacement using fibre reinforced polymer, is set to begin later this month. Works are expected to finish by Christmas, with temporary closures during construction.
Drainage improvement works have started in Yelarbon, Queensland, aimed at improving water flow and reducing pooling in the township. Goondiwindi Regional Council is concreting selected areas around drainage infrastructure to improve fall rates and reduce build-up from debris and grass. The works follow new drainage mapping presented to the Yelarbon Community Consultative Committee earlier this year. Mayor Lawrence Springborg said the town's very flat terrain and clay soil make drainage difficult. The works are expected to continue over coming weeks, weather permitting.
