1 May 2024
$4.1m has been invested upgrading the region’s sewer network to address aging infrastructure since 2021, with additional projects in the pipeline to improve efficiency and minimise risks associated with leaks and pipe failures.
Funded by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning through the Works for Queensland Program for $1.24m and the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program for $1.45m, the renewal project included 80.9km of sewer main cleaning and CCTV investigations and 18.3km of sewer main relining in Warwick and Stanthorpe.
Rehabilitation works to more than 70 sewer manholes are also scheduled in the coming months.
Southern Downs Mayor Melissa Hamilton said critical sewer upgrades were part of Council’s commitment to the ongoing provision of reliable sewer services to the community.
“Council is committed to supporting a growing and thriving community by investing in essential infrastructure upgrade projects,” Mayor Hamilton said.
“We have a realistic and balanced program to rehabilitate aging sewer infrastructure in the coming years so that we can continue providing a safe and reliable service to the community.
“While addressing aging infrastructure presents challenges within tight budgets, funding from the Queensland Government has gone a long way towards easing the financial burden on ratepayers.
“We still have a lot more work to do, but upgrading our essential infrastructure remains a priority for Council.”
Local Government Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the Queensland Government was investing in the Southern Downs region.
“Through Works for Queensland and the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program, we’re investing more than $2.75 million for this project in the Southern Downs,” Ms Scanlon said.
“The upgrading of the region’s sewer network is just one of the projects we’re supporting that are making Queensland communities more resilient.”
Previous sewer main cleaning and relining projects have already shown improvements, including fewer blockages and reduced pump station overloading during wet weather events.
These works are proudly funded with $1.24 million from the Queensland Government’s 2021-24 Works for Queensland and the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program for $1.45m with Council contributing $1.04m.
Last edited date 01 May 2024