$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.
The pipeline and water treatment plant are complete. Final testing is taking place before three rounds of proof of performance testing.
Images © Joseph Estrada, GHD; HEH Civil and TRC.
$10.7M capital works project over two years
The Johnstone River and Peeramon water supply scheme were connected to the Malanda water supply scheme to accommodate the rapid growth in the area. The project included 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 was 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.
The pipeline was constructed on the road verge on the:
- east side of Eccles Road
- north side of Mundey Road
- east and southeast side of Lake Barrine Road
- Pioneer Avenue
- north side of Glen Allyn Road
The pipeline and reservoir were completed in August.
Calibration of bulk meters and installation of level monitors to meet regulatory requirements. Due for completion in 2025–26.
Service lines (from water mains to meters) are being replaced as part of an ongoing program.
Ongoing capital works projects
Upgrades to pipelines, water meters and pumps across the region as required.
The reservoirs in our region have been assessed and remediation plans are being developed. Options are being investigated for the replacement of reservoirs at Wondecla (High Country Estate) and Mount Garnet.
The Twelfth Avenue reservoir work includes replacement of joint seals, crack injections and concrete repair. Work commenced in early April and the reservoir has been cleaned and the crack injection completed. Resealing work is complete and the sealant is curing. Once complete it will be cleaned, filled, tested and brought back online.
Images © Matthew Driver.
New gravity-fed system and pump station.