Stormwater network improvements


Current update

Work started in mid May to repair stormwater drainage along Corinna Street in Phillip. Work is expected to take approximately 3 months to complete, weather and site conditions permitting.

To facilitate these works, changed traffic arrangements will be in place on Corinna Street, between Furzer Street and Keltie Street.

Construction will be completed in 2 stages. Construction will commence on the northern side of the street (Chemist Warehouse side) before moving to the southern side of Corinna Street (Woden Library side).

Access to driveways and businesses will be maintained throughout construction. The medical centre will remain accessible at all times.

The speed limit will remain at 40km/h and signage will be in place to detour pedestrians and road users.

Further updates on this project will be provided on this page.

Page last reviewed 02 May 2025

Project description

We are improving our stormwater network to make it more environmentally friendly and safer for Canberrans. Rolling upgrades are being planned around Canberra to better manage water movements. ACT Healthy Waterways is improving the quality of water entering our lakes and waterways.

About the stormwater network

Urban development increases the number of surfaces from which rainfall flows into the stormwater network. Rainfall flows from the roofs of buildings, paved areas, roads, car parks, grassed areas and gardens into the stormwater network.

The stormwater network may reach capacity during heavy rainfall. Excess water flows through a network of drains, channels and floodways into bodies of water and retarding basins. These lakes and ponds also provide recreational opportunities and enhances the urban landscape.

Projects

The following projects are underway:

Kippax Group Centre stormwater improvements

Stormwater upgrades will be delivered in and around the Kippax Group Centre from early 2025. The current project is focused on 3 sites:

1. Southern Cross Drive bridge underpass (northeast of the Kippax Group Centre and adjacent to Florey Drive): These works will include widening of the bridge underpass, construction of new stormwater infrastructure (new sumps and a swale) and landscaping/reinstatement.

2. Moyes Crescent, Holt: These works will include construction of new stormwater infrastructure (stormwater pipes, sumps and a swale) and landscaping/reinstatement.

3. Starke Street, Holt: These works will include clearing of the existing overgrown swale and landscaping/reinstatement.

More information, including timeframes, will be provided prior to commencement of construction.

Narrabundah stormwater improvements

For more information see Narrabundah stormwater improvements.

Duffy stormwater improvements

Stormwater upgrades will be delivered at 2 locations in Duffy over the coming years.

1. Duffy Oval: This project will deliver earthworks and stormwater upgrades to the southern boundary of Duffy Oval. Duffy Oval functions as an existing retarding basin with these works to direct overland flows into this basin.

2. Eucumbene Drive: This project will deliver stormwater upgrades along Eucumbene Drive from its intersection with Cotter Road.

More information, including timeframes, will be provided ahead of construction beginning.

Stormwater repair works on Corinna Street, Phillip

Stormwater infrastructure on Corinna Street in Phillip will receive drainage improvements to improve water flow.

Work started in early May 2025 and is expected to take approximately 3 months to complete, weather and site conditions permitting.

Hall Village stormwater improvements

Preliminary design work is underway for stormwater improvements in Hall Village. The preliminary design will be shared with local stakeholders in mid-2025.

Related links

Find out more about the stormwater network.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.

To see how we are building stronger relationships with the Traditional Custodians of the ACT view the Reconciliation Action Plan.