Water Improvements

Water reliability, supply and quality are continuing to improve in the TRC Region with one project completed and two major projects in the final stages of testing before coming online.

‘We recently completed the $3.2M Yungaburra Raw Water Replacement project for the design, construction and replacement of the water intake pontoon on Lake Tinaroo and associated ageing and non-compliant facilities,’ said Mayor Rod Marti.

‘This new infrastructure provides more water security to the growing village of Yungaburra.

‘The $8.3M Malanda Integrated Water Supply project involves the connection of the Johnstone River Estate and Peeramon water supply scheme to Malanda’s scheme, which has greater reliability and quality security.

‘The project includes the 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.

‘The reservoir and pipeline have been completed and testing is underway, with the new components expected to come online in the coming months.

‘Testing is also underway on the new water treatment plant and 13km pipeline connecting Millstream Estate to the new Ravenshoe reservoir.

‘This too will come online in the coming months and regular boil water notices for Ravenshoe and Millstream will be a thing of the past.

‘These major projects are complemented by ongoing renewals and maintenance on water mains, water meters, reservoirs and other water infrastructure,’ said Mayor Marti.

TRC’s Drinking Water Quality Management Plan External Audit Report was received and noted at today’s ordinary Council meeting.

‘We are required to prepare and maintain a Drinking Water Quality Management Plan (DWQMP), which must be reviewed and approved by the Department of Local Government, Water and Volunteers.

‘This includes the engagement of an external auditor to evaluate our implementation and compliance.

‘The auditor reported adequate compliance and found our DWQMP reflects our infrastructure and the way we operate it.

‘I’m really proud of the progress of these major water projects and that the planning and delivery will meet the growth in our region.

‘I applaud our project managers and staff who have worked on these projects, and the crews who maintain, service and monitor our water supply schemes,’ said Mayor Marti.

The Yungaburra Raw Water Replacement project is proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants Subsidy Program in association with Tablelands Regional Council.

The Ravenshoe Project is 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.