$17.3M capital works project
Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland and Local Government Grants and Subsidies and Building Our Regions Programs in association with Tablelands Regional Council.
A new reservoir, pipework and upgrades to intakes were completed in 2022.
Construction of the 13km pipeline to connect Millstream Estate with the Ravenshoe Water Supply Scheme commenced in early June 2023 and will be complete by the end of 2024. Residents adjacent to the pipeline will be notified by the contractor as work progresses. Driveways may be temporarily blocked and the contractor will negotiate suitable timing with residents. Some trees may be removed and they will be assessed by wildlife spotters as required before removal. The pipeline is finished and is being pressure tested. Earthworks have commenced on the water treatment plant. The water treatment plant components will be fabricated off-site, and on-site work has commenced.
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$10.7M capital works project over two years
The Johnstone River and Peeramon water supply scheme will be connected to the Malanda water supply scheme to accommodate the rapid growth in the area. The project includes design and construction of a 3.19ML reservoir on Glen Allyn Road, and a 4km pipeline from the reservoir to the existing reservoir on Mathers Road.
FGF Developments Pty Ltd were awarded the contract for the project for $8,326,977.55 including GST. The contract includes additional expenditure of up to $889,057.82 including GST for additional items that may be required during construction, and a contingency allowance of $1,249,046.63 for variations.
Construction will commence in May and take 10 months to complete.
$550,000 capital works project over five years
Calibration of bulk meters and installation of level monitors to meet regulatory requirements. Due for completion in 2025–26.
$100,000 capital works program
Service lines (from water mains to meters) will be replaced as part of an ongoing program.
$5.1M capital works project
This project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants Subsidy Program in association with TRC.
Four-year project to identify and meet future water requirements in Yungaburra due to rapid growth. Improvements include a new water intake (pontoon, pipes, pump and wiring), and water treatment plant and supply upgrades.
Contract T-TRC2023-15 for the Yungaburra Raw Water Intake Replacement was awarded to Civil Plus Constructions Pty Ltd for $3,248,808.85 including GST. The contract includes additional expenditure of up to $380,868.64 including GST for additional items that may be required during design and construction, and a contingency allowance of $487,321.33 for variations. The project is for the detailed design, construction and replacement of the water intake pontoon on Lake Tinaroo and associated infrastructure.
$200,000 capital works project
Develop a delivery program for Atherton and Tolga water supply schemes.
Ongoing capital works projects
Upgrades to pipelines, water meters and pumps across the region as required.
$200,000 capital works project over two years
The reservoirs in our region have been assessed and remediation plans are being developed. Options are being investigated for repairs to the reservoirs on Twelfth Avenue in Atherton, and Tinaroo Lookout, and the replacement of reservoirs at Wondecla (High Country Estate) and Mount Garnet.