Ensuring a more reliable water network in the CBD is the focus of a new Mackay Regional Council project, which will take approximately seven weeks to complete.
Construction started this week on a new water main being installed along the eastern side of Brisbane Street, between Victoria and Gordon streets.
Works started at the Victoria Street end of Brisbane Street and will progress towards Gordon Street.
To minimise traffic disruption in the afternoons, work will be undertaken Monday to Friday from 6am to 4pm and on weekends when required.
A partial road closure of the southbound lane will be required to allow machinery to manoeuvre safely. However, the road will reopen to normal traffic flow each afternoon at 4pm.
Pedestrian access will be available during the works and motorists and pedestrians are asked to follow all signage on display at the site.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks residents for their patience. Once complete, the work will improve the reliability of the local water network.