Rockhampton Regional Roads and Transport Group

On this page:

• Project story: Livingstone Shire Council, Normanby Street, Yeppoon reconstruction project
• Regional Roads and Transport Group members
• Rockhampton Regional Roads and Transport Group map
• Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) program details

Project story: Livingstone Shire Council, Normanby Street, Yeppoon reconstruction project

Submitted by Jake Taylor, Principal Transport Engineer.

The Normanby Street Reconstruction Project in the Yeppoon Central Business District (CBD) aims to improve road safety, traffic efficiency, and pedestrian and cyclist connectivity. The road asset is quite old and in need of renewal. This
$7.8 million upgrade, jointly funded by Livingstone Shire Council and the Queensland Government’s TIDS, will also support activation of the Central Business District for local businesses, hospitality and future development of adjacent land. 

The project includes: 

• reticulated water system renewal, including the trunk water main
• undergrounding of power (replacing overhead lines) 
• stormwater upgrades 
• new kerb, road pavement, formal parking, bike lanes, wider footpaths, pedestrian crossings, street lighting and landscaping
• roundabouts at Mary and Park Street intersections. 

The project is now in Stage 2 (February–December 2025), focused on renewing underground infrastructure. These works are being completed in sections to minimise disruption to businesses and the community. 

Road reconstruction will follow in Stages 3 and 4 (2026–2028). The detailed road design is complete, with final drafting of drawings underway. Lighting and landscaping designs are also being progressed by external consultants.

Regional Roads and Transport Group members

• Livingstone Shire Council
• Rockhampton Regional Council
• TMR Fitzroy District

Chair: Councillor Marika Taylor, Rockhampton Regional Council
Deputy Chair: Councillor Adam Belot, Mayor, Livingstone Shire Council
Technical Committee Chair: Nilupa Hulugulla, TMR Fitzroy District
Technical Committee Deputy Chair: John (Blue) Gwydir, Rockhampton Regional Council
Technical Coordinator: Pat Moore, Hartecs Group Pty Ltd
Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme 2024-25 Allocation: $1,619,910
Total number of projects: 6

Rockhampton Regional Roads and Transport Group map.

Rockhampton Regional Roads and Transport Group (RRTG) Transport Infrastructure Development Scheme (TIDS) program details

The following information lists the RRTG TIDS 2024–25 works program by local government, with the project name and the year-to-date TIDS expenditure.

Livingstone Shire Council

Project name	Expenditure
Normanby Street (Stage 1 and 2), upgrade to urban sub-arterial standard	$821,963

Rockhampton Regional Council

Project name	Expenditure
Rockhampton RRTG, technical co-ordination	$40,499
Somerset Road, widen pavement	$354,446
Farm Street, overlay asphalt	$151,000
Ranger Street, overlay asphalt	$151,000
Hollingsworth Street, overlay asphalt	$101,000