Port Macquarie Projects

Works are now complete on the first stage of the $1.65M upgrade of Gordon Street between Lake Road and Horton Street.

The Hastings River Drive, Newport Island Road intersection will be upgraded to include a new roundabout as a part of Council’s commitment to the overall upgrade of Hastings River Drive.

Stage 2 of the Hill Street road upgrade works saw the reconstruction of the road to a higher standard and the installation of new road pavement that significantly improves ride quality for motorists

Residents and visitors are set to benefit from safety and pedestrian accessibility upgrades to the Kooloonbung Creek/Town Centre foreshore in Port Macquarie with work to rejuvenate the area commenced 10 December 2018.

Lake Road is one of the most critical road links in Port Macquarie and Council is committed to improving traffic movements along this road. There are four stages to improving the traffic flow on Lake Road.

Local street lighting costs around $1.6 million each year, and the LED Street Light upgrade will go a long way to reducing costs and providing significant long term savings.

In 2018 Council was successful in obtaining funding through the Federal Government’s Building Better Regions Fund to upgrade Lighthouse Road from Matthew Flinders Drive to the Lighthouse including the car park at the base of Tacking Point Lighthouse.

The upgrade of the Reclaimed Water Treatment Plant was initiated as part of the Reclaimed Water Supply Scheme to residential houses in Thrumster and increased demand within the community.

The existing public toilet block in the Short Street carpark is being replaced by a modular amenities unit.

The installation of lighting will increase the hours sporting groups can use these sporting facilities, and supports Council’s focus on increasing utilisation of existing sporting fields across the region.

A new building with modern, updated facilities from which the Marine Rescue volunteers can conduct their operations.

The project will see the construction of a new Town Square (at the northern end of Horton St) and Stage 1 of an upgrade to the Town Green to ensure these spaces meet future community needs.

The new field provides opportunity for various sports groups and can be used for school use, club training and weekly games and provides opportunities to host sporting events and competitions.

Construction of a new seawall at Flynns Beach has been completed in November 2019, as part of the Flynns Beach Master Plan.

The upgrade will double the existing floor space, increase service capability and provide a more contemporary, comfortable and efficient facility for passengers and other airport visitors.

The upgrade of LED of lighting from illuminance of 50 lux to 300 lux will increase the hours sporting groups can use these sporting facilities, and supports Council’s focus on increasing utilisation of existing sporting fields across the region.

The installation of lighting will increase the hours sporting groups can use these sporting facilities, and supports Council’s focus on increasing utilisation of existing sporting fields across the region.

Construction of pedestrian refuges and footpath works at various locations in Port Macquarie

Information on the footpath refurbishment at Harry’s Lookout and the alternate access points. Works completed 12 June 2020.

Council completed bank protection works and a playground upgrade at Settlement Point Reserve.
Playground works completed in May 2020.

Playground facilities and amenities will be upgraded at the Scribbly Bark Reserve Playground behind the Lakewood Shopping Centre.

Playground completed 15 May 2020 and open to the public.