Contractors are confirmed to commence construction in the coming weeks on the Foreshore Remediation stage of the Lake Albert Pipeline and Precinct Renewal project.
Construction will begin on the western side of the lake beside Ray Beddoe Park, with preliminary works to establish site compound and fencing set to commence on Monday 26 May.
Construction will then begin in earnest the following week on Monday 2 June, weather permitting.
Council's Manager City Growth & Regional Assets Ben Creighton noted the announcement comes a little earlier than anticipated after Council had successful discussions with the contractor regarding the construction schedule.
"By commencing the required works, we will be able to take advantage of the current dry conditions," Mr Creighton said.
"To that end, we're pleased to have secured a construction crew ahead of schedule. It means we can now hit the ground running and start delivering this important first stage of the project."
Contractors will be onsite from Monday to Friday during this stage of construction, undertaking works each day between 7am and 6pm.
Saturday works, although not regularly scheduled, may also be required at different stages of construction.
During construction, access to Ray Beddoe Park will be maintained.
Meanwhile, footpaths will remain open for the majority of these works, with pedestrians and cyclists advised to follow signage regarding any localised detours in place during construction.
Any footpath closures will be advised prior to the path being closed via social media and detours will be arranged, where practical.
Residents in the affected area have been advised of construction commencing, which notes that neither property nor road access along Lakeside Drive will be interrupted for the duration of these initial remediation works.
