Swan Street Road Reconstruction

The Rural City of Wangaratta (RCoW) have engaged Wangaratta Excavations to undertake road reconstruction works on Swan Street, between Steane Street and the One Mile Creek bridge abutment.

Construction commenced on Wednesday 5 November with expected completion by 24 April 2026. 

Traffic management will be in place to allow Residents access to properties during the period of works.

Project Overview:

• Road reconstruction works planned between Steane Street and One Mile Creek bridge abutment, Wangaratta.
• Works include installation of new drainage pipes and pits from One Mile Creek to Larkings Street and Muntz Street intersection along with drainage works on Cusack Street.

Update on Schedule of Works (as of 21 April 2026):

• 80% of all works have been completed.
• Drainage works completed.
• Water and gas property services lowered in preparation for new road pavement construction.
• Road reconstruction works have commenced, and base layer and subbase layers of gravel installed between the bridge and Steane Street.
• Bridge pavement to be milled out in preparation for new asphalt.
• Prime seal works to be completed this week.
• Larkings Street & Swan street to be asphalted this week.
• Road to be opened Friday.
• Minor works, tree planting and clean up around site are likely to continue for a further week.

Notice to Residents: 

Residents are advised that the previously advertised completion date 15 April has been extended.

  Road Reconstruction works are now expected to be complete by Friday 24 April 2026. 

Residents may consider parking at the designated locations nominated below during the works.

Parking Options for residents during works:

• North of site (including Coonooer Court)
• Hardstand area on Cusack Street (off Swan Street)
• Larkings Street

Only residential traffic will be permitted within the work zone.

Location of works:

Photos 21 April 2026

Photo's 10 April 2026

 

Photo's - 12 February 2026

Photo January 2026

Traffic Impacts:

• Throughout the duration of works Full Road closures will be implemented as required by the contractor from the Swan Street Bridge to Steane Street, no through traffic will be permitted at these times.

• Swan Street residents (between the Swan Street Bridge and Steane Street) will be required to access properties via Larkings Street, this access will be maintained throughout the works, with only minimal disruptions on certain days.

• When construction works allow Swan Street will be reopened to through traffic to minimise disruptions to the community. 

• Traffic signage will guide residents through changed conditions.

• Council will work to minimise disruption to residents. 

Waste Collection:

The below information only applies to residents who live in: 

• Larkings Street from Muntz Street to Swan Street
• Swan Street between Steane Street and the Swan Street Bridge.

Waste Collection Instructions applicable from 10 November 2025 - 15 April 2026:

• Kerbside collection days remain unchanged.
• To assist contractors, please place bins out the morning before your usual collection day.
• During the works period (10 Nov 2025 – 15 Apr 2026), roads may open temporarily without notice.
• To avoid missed collections, we ask residents to consistently place bins out one day early throughout this period.

Bin Placement Schedule:

• Red, Yellow & Green bins:

  Place bins out by 10am Tuesday morning for Wednesday collection.

Placing bins out early allows contractors to move them if construction blocks access for garbage trucks at 5:30am on collection day.

Stay Informed:

Updates will be provided to ensure minimal disruption to residents and businesses.

Further details will be shared on this page as the project progresses.

Location

Swan Street, Wangaratta 3677  View Map

-36.3534872,146.3100155

Swan Street , Wangaratta 3677

Swan Street , Wangaratta 3677

Swan Street Road Reconstruction