Cogzell Road Culvert – Flood Restoration works

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Gympie Regional Council is committed to restoring our flood-damaged roads and is actively addressing this issue throughout our region.  
 
Essential repair works will be taking place on the Cogzell Rd culvert to restore flood damaged culvert infrastructure. This will restore the temporary repair implemented immediately after the 2022 flood events.  
 

Due to the ecological significance of this waterway under the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) Accepted Development Requirements, the new culvert must meet stringent environmental and engineering standards. In particular, it must ensure the free passage of fish and maintain the health of the aquatic ecosystem. 

This project is being undertaken to restore essential infrastructure that was lost during the 2022 flood events while ensuring compliance with the latest Planning and Fisheries Acts. 
 

Works include: 

  • A new 7-cell culvert system will be installed, including one low-flow culvert specifically designed to support fish passage during low water conditions, such as droughts. 

  • The design has been developed in accordance with government regulations and is in the final stages of approval with the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA).  

  • Once approval is received, temporary piping will be installed to lower upstream water levels, improving site safety before major construction begins. 

  • The new structure will be constructed approximately 10 metres downstream of the existing causeway. This allows the current causeway to be used as a temporary side track to ensure continuous access for residents on the northern bank throughout the construction period. 

  • Once the new culverts are operational, the existing causeway will be removed to allow for improved environmental flows and fish passage. 

Timing: 

Initial works will be taking place in the coming weeks to create a safe working environment before the restoration works commence at the end of August 2025. Works are expected to be completed by late September, subject to weather conditions and approval timelines. 

Project Funding:

These works are jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRAF) administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).

Why are these works happening?

This project is being undertaken to restore essential infrastructure that was lost during the 2022 flood events while ensuring compliance with the latest Planning and Fisheries Acts.

 

How is this being funded?

These works are jointly funded by the Australian and State Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRAF) administered by the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA).

 

How long will construction take?

Construction is scheduled to commence in August 2025 and be finished by late September 2025, weather permitting.

 

This area has turned into a small dam used by locals for fishing and other water activities. Will this newly created water way stay?

The waterway is classified as ecologically significant under the Department of Primary Industries’ (DPI) Accepted Development Requirements. As such, the replacement culvert must meet strict environmental and engineering standards, including allowing the free passage of fish and maintaining overall aquatic health. The works will return the waterway to its natural flow, in accordance with DPI requirements.

 

Will I still be able to access my property?

Yes, residents will still be able to access their properties. If works are being undertaken across driveways, residents will be advised.

 

 

What are the hours of construction?

Construction will be undertaken between 6am to 6pm weekdays.

 

How will traffic be managed?

Appropriate traffic management will be implemented during the restoration works.

 

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