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)
To address stormwater issues and reduce water ponding in the Port Kennedy Industrial Area.
The images below show what the proposed drainage upgrades will look like.
Image below is an example of a rectangle grated stormwater pit:
Image below is an example of concrete soakwell cover integrated into a grass verge and the concrete kerb:
Image below is an example of circular concrete soakwell cover installed in a verge area:
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.
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.
Community feedback is requested to be received by emailing customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au. Submissions for feedback will close on Friday, 12 December 2025.