Published on 30 May 2025
Recent Council upgrades to a stormwater channel near Highett Street and Malcolm Street will increase drainage capacity for the surrounding area and reduce the likelihood of localised flooding.
The upgraded channel runs from Mansfield Steiner School through an easement on private properties before connecting to an existing waterway near Lords Reserve. It carries stormwater from a catchment area including Lovick Avenue, Griffin Avenue and Peak Court.
By clearing and widening the channel to improve capacity, Council’s upgrades mitigate flooding issues that have historically affected this catchment.
Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said the upgrade benefits residents in the area who have previously been impacted by stormwater issues.
"Although we’re in an unusually dry period, Council is preparing for future heavy rainfall events by improving infrastructure across our Shire. Our upgrades to the Highett Street channel are just one example of improvements to help our infrastructure better handle high volumes of water,” he said.
“We’ll continue to listen to our community members and identify areas needing upgrades to help protect properties."
The upgrades were funded with $149,090 from Council’s budget.