Kings Beach Sewer Main Upgrade

Unitywater has completed the upgrade of the sewerage network in Kings Beach, Caloundra. We would like to thank the community’s patience and understanding during completion of these works.

Project summary

Protecting our environment and making sure the sewerage network can meet the needs of a growing Sunshine Coast community are our priorities. That’s why Unitywater is investing almost $500 million in sewerage infrastructure for our community over the next five years.

In February 2012, Unitywater invested $2 million to upgrade the Kings Beach sewerage network in Caloundra. This project will provide essential infrastructure to service the growing community and deliver better outcomes for public health and the environment.

Benefits for you

The improved sewerage network will provide a long term sustainable solution for the Caloundra community and environment. This upgrade will provide a number of benefits for nearby residents, businesses and the environment, including:

ability to cater for predicted population growth and demand on the sewerage network
reduced impact of significant wet weather on the sewerage network by reducing the amount of rainwater and groundwater that enters the network

Fast facts

Location	Ormond Terrace and Edmund Street, Kings Beach, Caloundra
Supplier	Unitywater
Contractor	Thiess Services
Start	March 2012
Completion	November 2012
Funding	$2 million

Project Details

The project included the installation of a 550 metre gravity sewer along Ormond Terrace and Edmund Street connecting to the existing sewer near the corner of Moreton Parade and Saltair Street. The existing pump station at Levuka Avenue was also expanded to connect with this new incoming sewer.

The pump station is 3m in diameter and 7.7m deep.
The pressure main is 300mm diameter and 1.3km long.

Working with the community

Unitywater is committed to working with the community to ensure better outcomes on this project for residents and the environment. We have taken every care to ensure public safety and minimise disruption to the Caloundra community.

As Kings Beach is a popular tourist destination, construction was planned during the winter season when visitor numbers are at their lowest. The contractors worked to ensure the project was completed before the start of the September school holidays and the annual Caloundra Music Festival, to minimise disruption in the area.

This essential project will improve the sewerage network in emergency situations such as mechanical failure, power failure or wet weather inundation.

More information

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us.

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