Walker Street rebuild begins this week
Published on 17 March 2026
Work is starting this week on a major rebuild of part of Walker Street in Maryborough, improving safety, drainage and access for drivers, pedestrians and nearby businesses.
Cr Paul Truscott said the upgrade would transform the section of Walker Street between Yaralla Street and Pallas Street — one of the city’s busiest roads.
“Walker Street is a gateway into Maryborough and thousands of people use it every day to get to work, school, shops and services,” he said.
“This rebuild will deliver a smoother road, better drainage when it rains and safer, more comfortable footpaths for people walking, riding or catching the bus.”
The project will include rebuilding the road base and surface, replacing kerb and guttering, upgrading stormwater drainage and constructing a new two-metre-wide concrete footpath on the northern side of the street.
Cr Truscott said the works were needed after inspections showed the existing road and underground infrastructure were deteriorating, and rebuilding this section would bring it into line with other parts of Walker Street that have been upgraded in recent years.
“Like many older roads, this section has reached the point where patching it is no longer enough — it needs a full rebuild to keep it safe and reliable for the long term,” he said.
The $6.5 million project is jointly funded by Fraser Coast Regional Council and the Queensland Government through the Works for Queensland program.
Cr Truscott thanked the State Government for its support.
“Funding through the Works for Queensland program means we can deliver this upgrade sooner than Council could on its own,” he said.
“It’s a great example of different levels of government working together to improve everyday infrastructure for our community.”
Construction will be delivered in stages and is expected to continue until mid-2027, weather permitting.
Walker Street will remain open under changed traffic conditions, including temporary one-way arrangements, with pedestrian access maintained.
Cr Truscott thanked residents, businesses and road users for their patience while the works are carried out.
“We know construction like this can cause disruption, and we appreciate the community’s patience while we complete these improvements.”