Roads, Footpaths and Verges

Our Roads and Drainage Team is responsible for the development and maintenance of effective roads and drainage infrastructure, footpaths, bridges and kerbing within the Whitsunday Region, with exception of major arterial roads which are under the control of the Department of Transport and Main Roads. 

Our region contains 566kms of sealed roads, 1218kms of unsealed roads, 113kms of footpaths and 35 bridges. 

Whitsunday Regional Council Road Register [PDF 128 KB] 
Whitsunday Regional Council Road Register Maps [PDF 41.44 MB] 

Interactive Road Register Maps
 

Footpath Maintenance Assistance

Under particular circumstances, residents may request assistance for maintenance of their footpath/nature strip. Prior to submitting an application, residents are encouraged to view the Footpath & Nature Strip Maintenance Policy to see if they are eligible.

Footpath Maintenance Application

 

Work in Road Reserve

If you are planning to undertake any works within a Council road reserve, you are required to obtain a permit from Whitsunday Regional Council before commencing. This ensures public safety, protects infrastructure, and maintains compliance with local laws.

A Review and assessment of an Application to Work in Road Reserve is required under Whitsunday Regional Council Local Law for the alteration or improvement to local government controlled areas and roads, including:

  • installing, changing, damaging or removing a structure
  • planting, clearing or damaging of vegetation in a local government controlled area or on a road.

For example:

  • construction of a crossover (driveway)
  • planting or removing vegetation within a road reserve
  • construction works impacting upon local government-controlled road areas including drainage channels, footpaths, shared paths, cycleways, and road verge areas.

Permit Requirements

Before starting any work, you must:

  1. Submit an Application – Complete the Application to Work in Road Reserve Form
  2. Provide Supporting Documents, including:
    • Site plan showing proposed works and existing infrastructure
    • Drawings to scale showing the proposed work – please refer to the current standard drawings for Driveway Crossovers
    • Traffic Management Plan (prepared by an accredited person)
    • Public Liability Insurance (minimum $20 million coverage)
    • Detailed scope of works including proposed dates
  3. Pay Application Fee – Please note assessment will not begin until application fees are paid, refer to the current Fees and Charges section on our website.
  4. Await Approval – No works may commence until a permit is issued.

Processing Time

Please allow up to 20 business days for your application to be assessed.

Important Notes

  • Removal of trees or vegetation may require additional approval.
  • All works must comply with relevant safety and environmental standards.
  • Council may inspect the site before, during, or after works are completed.

Use of Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads Application

This permit is required for activities that use or occupy Council-controlled land or roads, but do not involve physical works. It ensures that public spaces are used safely and appropriately, and that community access is maintained.

Activities requiring this permit include, but are not limited to:

  • Placing a display, booth, or promotional stand on a footpath
  • Hosting a public event, such as a street parade, market, or festival
  • Conducting commercial activities in a park or reserve (e.g. fitness classes, food trucks)
  • Undertaking filming or photography in public spaces for commercial or media purposes

Please refer to and download the Use of Local Government Controlled Areas, Facilities and Roads Application for full details and submission requirements.

 

Grading Program

Due to the recent rain events, our grading crews have been prioritising damaged areas of our Unsealed Road Network to make safe.

Our Unsealed Road Network has been reviewed and the Grading Program has now been updated; however is subject to change due to weather, resources and staffing.

Update provided 07/07/2025

Bowen 

Road Orginal Planned Start Date Revised Start Date Comments Status
Bridsons Road July     In progress
Eden Lassie Road July     Up coming
Gordon Glen Road July     Up coming
Jochhiem Road  July     Up coming
Malone Road June     Complete
Miowera Road July     Up coming
Police Camp Road June     Complete
Powers Road May June   Complete
Roaches Road August     Upcoming
Rodd Huges Road June     Complete
Roma Peak Road Aug/Sept     Up coming
Thomas Road May June   Complete
Whites Road May June   Complete
Woodhouse Road May June   Complete

Proserpine

Road Orginal Planned Start Date Revised Start Date Comments Status
Armitt Road     No Maintenance Required Removed  
Ashton Road June July   Up coming
Blair Road May     Complete
Bona Vista Road July     Up coming
Bonnie Springs Road June July   Up coming
Camm Tyree Road July     Up coming
Cantamasa Road July     Up coming
Cowan Road May/June June   Complete
Deboni Road June/July July   Up coming
Dittmer Road July July/August   Up coming
Duval Road June     Complete
Ecker Road May     Complete
Emerson Road July August   Up coming
Fisher Road  June/July July   Up coming
Kelsey Creek Road July/August August/Sept Shoulders Up coming
Koolachu Road April     Complete
Leader Road   June/July July   Up coming
McDowall Road August     Up coming
Moranino Road June July   In progress
Orchid Road  June/July July   Up coming
Ossie Drive / Dorothy Road June July   Up coming
Riley Road April     Complete
Saltwater Creek Road  June July Delay due to rain and other circumstances In progress
Silver Creek Road August September Shoulders Upcoming
Spoor Road July August   Up coming
Up River Road April/May     Complete
Wilson Road July     Up coming

Collinsville

Road Orginal Planned Start Date Revised Start Date Comments Status
Bowen Development Road June July   In progress   
Christmas Break       Up coming
Emu Plains Road July August Scour and Floodway Repairs Up coming
Exmoore August   Scour and Floodway Repairs Up coming
Glen Avon Road May July  

In progress

Glendon/Burdekin Dam Oct/Nov     Up coming
Mount Wyatt Sept/Oct     Up coming
Normanby Road June/July July Scour and Floodway Repairs In progress
Rutherford Road Sept/Oct     Up coming
Strathalbyn Road January   Scour and Floodway Repairs Up coming
Strathmore Road August/Sept     In progress
Suttor Developement Road May/June TBA   ON HOLD
Yucamanda Road July/Sept     Up coming