Pioneer River Training Wall Levee

Local contractor Pentacon has been awarded the tender to upgrade and extend the existing Pioneer River Training Wall Levee along the southern extents of the Pioneer River.

The levee wall is being extended to increase flood protection in the West Mackay area.

The works will include a new 3150m2 levee wall, stormwater upgrades, road reconstruction and revegetation works.

The new levee wall will:

Extend along Nebo Road near the Ron Camm Bridge approach and go behind Shakespeare Street businesses and front Holland Street, the Mackay Cemetery and Hume Street and connect to the existing earth levee wall.
Be built within the existing road reserve.
Be constructed out of masonry block.
Be approximately one metre tall (around the Mackay Cemetery) and approximately two metres tall (close to the Ron Camm Bridge approach).
Have flood gates on Hume Street and the Ron Camm Bridge approaches and be operational only when a flood is imminent.
Have landscape plantings at specific points along the wall to visually buffer the wall.

The works are expected to commence in mid-June and be completed by December 2026, weather permitting.

The works will be completed in stages to reduce impacts to surrounding residents and businesses.

Stage 1 – Hume Street and 2B Hume Street Stage 6 – Gordon Street, Memorial Pool

Stage 2 – Hume Street and Cemetery Road

Stage 3 – Cemetery Road and Holand Street

Stage 4 – Holland Street and Shakespeare Street

Stage 5 – Nebo Road

Prior to work commencing on each stage, surrounding property owners and businesses will be notified about the works.

The Mackay Cemetery will remain open during the works and property access will be maintained to surrounding residents and businesses.

Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council's Community Engagement Team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program.

Local contractor Pentacon has been awarded the tender to upgrade and extend the existing Pioneer River Training Wall Levee along the southern extents of the Pioneer River.

The levee wall is being extended to increase flood protection in the West Mackay area.

The works will include a new 3150m2 levee wall, stormwater upgrades, road reconstruction and revegetation works.

The new levee wall will:

Extend along Nebo Road near the Ron Camm Bridge approach and go behind Shakespeare Street businesses and front Holland Street, the Mackay Cemetery and Hume Street and connect to the existing earth levee wall.
Be built within the existing road reserve.
Be constructed out of masonry block.
Be approximately one metre tall (around the Mackay Cemetery) and approximately two metres tall (close to the Ron Camm Bridge approach).
Have flood gates on Hume Street and the Ron Camm Bridge approaches and be operational only when a flood is imminent.
Have landscape plantings at specific points along the wall to visually buffer the wall.

The works are expected to commence in mid-June and be completed by December 2026, weather permitting.

The works will be completed in stages to reduce impacts to surrounding residents and businesses.

Stage 1 – Hume Street and 2B Hume Street Stage 6 – Gordon Street, Memorial Pool

Stage 2 – Hume Street and Cemetery Road

Stage 3 – Cemetery Road and Holand Street

Stage 4 – Holland Street and Shakespeare Street

Stage 5 – Nebo Road

Prior to work commencing on each stage, surrounding property owners and businesses will be notified about the works.

The Mackay Cemetery will remain open during the works and property access will be maintained to surrounding residents and businesses.

Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council's Community Engagement Team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program.

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Project update - September 29, 2026

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Stage 4 works commencing soon
Contractor Pentacon will be commencing stage 4 of the Pioneer River Levee wall works in early-October, weather permitting.
Stage 4 includes the excavation and construction of the new levee wall along Holland Street, new pavement and kerb and the relocation of a large Ergon pit.
To complete these works, the contractor will be removing the on-street car parks on the eastern side of Holland Street to allow for the continuation of dual traffic lanes in this area.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternative the car parking along Holland, Shakespeare and Tait streets.
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Stage 4 works commencing soon
Contractor Pentacon will be commencing stage 4 of the Pioneer River Levee wall works in early-October, weather permitting.
Stage 4 includes the excavation and construction of the new levee wall along Holland Street, new pavement and kerb and the relocation of a large Ergon pit.
To complete these works, the contractor will be removing the on-street car parks on the eastern side of Holland Street to allow for the continuation of dual traffic lanes in this area.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternative the car parking along Holland, Shakespeare and Tait streets.
Access to the Mackay Cemetery from Holland Street will be maintained during the stage 4 works.
The existing traffic conditions along Cemetery Road will remain in place until further notice.
The contractor is expected to commence the stage 4 works on Thursday, October 8 and be completed by mid-January, 2026, weather permitting.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works.
Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council’s Community Engagement Team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au.
This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program.
Project update - July 16, 2026

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Contractor Pentacon will be removing and replacing 11 trees and small shrubs in Shakespeare Street as part of the Pioneer River Training Wall Levee project.
The trees and shrubs are located behind the existing earth levee on Shakespeare Street, Mackay.
The contractor will be completing the works the week of July 20, weather permitting.
As a result of these works, there may be some minor noise and dust disturbances, however appropriate measures will be put in place to minimise any disturbance.
Council will be installing a landscape buffer as part of the project and planting mass trees in the area.
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Contractor Pentacon will be removing and replacing 11 trees and small shrubs in Shakespeare Street as part of the Pioneer River Training Wall Levee project.
The trees and shrubs are located behind the existing earth levee on Shakespeare Street, Mackay.
The contractor will be completing the works the week of July 20, weather permitting.
As a result of these works, there may be some minor noise and dust disturbances, however appropriate measures will be put in place to minimise any disturbance.
Council will be installing a landscape buffer as part of the project and planting mass trees in the area.
The contractor will be watering the trees regularly to assist with growth. The trees are expected to take approximately 12 months to reach a suitable height.
Should you have any questions about these works, please contact council’s Community Engagement Team on 1300 MACKAY (622 529) or email engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au.
This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Priority Community Infrastructure Program.

Page last updated: 30 Sep 2026, 02:42 PM