Rehabilitation & Upgrade of Swale Drain, Wodonga
Principal: department of transport & planning
Value: $1.5 million
Location: wondonga
Delivery: 2026
Sector: Roads & Transport Infrastructure
Project Overview
Whelans Group has commenced rehabilitation and upgrade works on an existing swale drain adjacent to the Hume Freeway near Melrose Drive in Wodonga, delivering improvements to drainage performance, erosion protection and long-term site stability. Initial works have included vegetation removal and construction of temporary access tracks to facilitate safe and efficient project delivery.
Scope of Works
Vegetation removal and site establishment
Temporary access track construction
Treatment and re-use of existing onsite soils
Cut-to-fill earthworks and realignment of the existing swale drain
Import and placement of new clay fill
Installation of erosion and sediment control measures
Stormwater drainage upgrades
Topsoiling and hydroseeding for site rehabilitation
Current Progress
Following completion of the preliminary site works, construction crews are now progressing earthworks and drainage activities. Upcoming works will focus on reconditioning existing materials for re-use onsite, swale drain realignment, installation of stormwater infrastructure and erosion controls, followed by topsoiling and hydroseeding to establish long-term vegetation cover and site stability.
Project Outcome
Upon completion, the upgraded swale drain will provide improved stormwater management, enhanced erosion protection and a more resilient drainage corridor, supporting the long-term functionality and environmental performance of the site.
