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The Charles Street area, located in South Kalgoorlie, has been prone to drainage issues; especially in times of extreme weather conditions and torrential rainfall.

These will includes the following scope of works:

  • construction of a detention basin and channel
  • relocation of utilities
  • civil works
  • road resurfacing
  • What has already occurred?

A schematic design was presented to residents at a public forum in September 2020 which outlined plans to upgrade road networks and create an open channel to divert water to the detention basin. The construction of the detention basin and channel works have been completed.

Charles Street Drainage Program

Scope of Works

The Charles Street Drainage project is set to commence major works in mid-March 2022. This includes three separate contracts for: the relocation of utilities (gas, Telstra, water, power), civils and resurfacing of the road from Egan to Maxwell along Charles Street.

Phase 1 - Relocation of Utilities

Estimated 14 March 2022 to estimated 16 April 2022

The relocation of utilities will commence on 14 March and will be completed on 16 April. Communication about any disruptions will come through to residents via the relevant utility provider.

Phase 2 - Civil Works

Estimated 26 April to estimated 9 September 2022

The next step will be the civil works which will be communicated to residents through the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the contractor as the works draw closer to commencement.

This includes:

  • letters addressed to each resident
  • pamphlet drops about the project
  • social media posts on the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder's Facebook page
  • updates on CKB Unearthed; and
  • pamphlet drops advising of immediate works that impact individual homes (accessibility etc) provided several days prior as a reminder to residents.

This scope of works includes:

  • lowering the road,
  • modifying the verges/crossovers to tie into the lowered roads; and
  • changes to the intersection of Buller Street with Charles Street (to align with the new channel on Charles Street).
  • These works will be completed in four separate sections to minimise access disruption to residents.

Phase 3 - Resurfacing

September 2022

The final contractor will conduct the resurfacing of Charles Street (from Maxwell to Egan) in September. As per the City’s Roads Resurfacing program, communication to residents will be through the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder and the contractor as the works draw closer to commencement.