Port Kennedy Industrial Area – Drainage Upgrades

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Project summary

Community feedback has been requested for the drainage upgrades being planned for the Port Kennedy Industrial Area. Works are expected to commence in the 2026/2027 financial year.

We're planning drainage upgrades in the Port Kennedy Industrial Area during the 2026/2027 financial year. The proposed works aim to improve stormwater flow and to minimise water ponding in the area.

What's planned

The upgrades will include:

  • Installing additional drainage infrastructure
  • Improving existing drainage connections
  • Reinstating verges with organic soil
  • Restoring reticulation in accordance with the City’s standards

Impacted roads

Drainage works will take place along the following roads and their verges:

  • Helmshore Way

  • Stockton Road
  • Paxton Way
  • Toynbee Way
  • Dalloway Road
  • Crowley Street

Below you can view the detailed public consultation plans for the proposed works.

Providing feedback

We value the community’s input on the proposed works and invite you to provide your feedback by emailing to customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au. Submissions for feedback will close on Friday, 12 December 2025.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Why are these upgrades needed?

To address stormwater issues and reduce water ponding in the Port Kennedy Industrial Area.

What will the proposed upgrades look like?

The images below show what the proposed drainage upgrades will look like. 

Image below is an example of a rectangle grated stormwater pit:

Rectangle grated stormwater pit installed in asphalt pavement near a kerb, with green survey markings visible on the road surface.

Image below is an example of concrete soakwell cover integrated into a grass verge and the concrete kerb:

Concrete soakwell cover integrated into a grass verge next to a kerb inlet on a sealed road, with green survey markings on the kerb.

Image below is an example of circular concrete soakwell cover installed in a verge area:

Circular concrete soakwell cover installed in a verge area with exposed soil and adjacent kerb, near a paved footpath and road.

When will access to my property or business be affected?

There may be minor disruptions during construction. Affected property and business owners will be notified of the construction schedule closer to the project’s start date.

What happens to affected verges or to damaged reticulation and crossovers?

Verges will be reinstated using organic soil, and reticulation will be restored to the City’s standards. Any crossovers damaged by the works will be replaced by the City.

How can I provide feedback?

Community feedback is requested to be received by emailing customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au. Submissions for feedback will close on Friday, 12 December 2025.

Location

Roads around the Port Kennedy Industrial Area

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