1300 362 242
info@trc.qld.gov.au
1300 362 242
info@trc.qld.gov.au
Sewerage treatment plants are located in Atherton, Kuranda, Mareeba, Ravenshoe, Yungaburra and Tinaroo.
All other towns operate on septic systems.
The Malanda sewerage scheme is currently under construction.
Tenix Alliance Pty Ltd has been awarded the tender for $6,198,000 to design and construct the Malanda Sewerage Scheme treatment plant. Read the full media release here.
The $14 million Malanda Sewerage Scheme is underway and is expected to be completed by March 2012. The project is being supported by the Queensland Government which is providing a 65 per cent subsidy. Efforts recently have concentrated around ensuring controls were in place for heavy rains the area experienced last month.
At its meeting on 3 February, Council resolved how residents would pay for the connection to their homes.
Council has finished installing the reticulation system, and constructing and commissioning the treatment plant by the end of this year, after which residents will be able to hook in to the sewerage system.
Council resolved to allow residents two options:
Council will advise residents once more information on the exact costs and the payment period becomes available.
Last Modified: Wednesday 21 September 2011