The first stage of this network will see water and wastewater infrastructure delivered in partnership between Unitywater and six private development companies before late 2025.
Unitywater Executive Manager Mike Basterfield said the utility’s component of this work is part of their $1.8 billion investment over the next five years in water and wastewater infrastructure to shape healthy and thriving communities.
“Positioned under the ground, water and wastewater networks aren’t often front of mind but they are essential to protecting public health, enabling economic growth and ensuring environmental sustainability,” said Mr Basterfield.
“By working together with land developers and government to connect Waraba to our existing networks, we can sequence construction of these underpinning essentials for maximum efficiency, allowing the more visible aspects of a new land development to then begin taking shape.
“We’re pleased to have been able to engage a local delivery partner, creating more than 70 new jobs during construction.”
This first stage of wastewater network construction will see delivery of a new wastewater pumping station with a flow capacity of approximately 195L/s at a pressure of 350 kPa, 4 kilometres of wastewater rising main, and seven odour control units.
Unitywater’s construction delivery partners are Killard Infrastructure Pty Ltd and Tallai Project Group, who bring a combined 45 years’ experience in civil contracting.
Killard Managing Director Jerry Daly said their team is excited to work on this important project for the Moreton Bay region.
“Many of our team will be local and it’s always special to know that we’re helping deliver infrastructure in our area, which our children or future neighbours will benefit from,” said Daly.
‘NDP1’ as the first approved stage of development in Waraba will deliver 2,500 homes. Last month, construction commenced on the first of the new housing developments in NDP1, ‘Lilywood Landings’ by Lennium Group.
The remaining lots in the precinct will primarily be delivered by Orchard Property Group, Baycrown, Avid Property Group and Stockland.
The connecting wastewater infrastructure unlocks the delivery of not only these homes in NDP1, but also underpins the ultimate network that will service approximately 30,000 homes in the wider Waraba area.
More information about Unitywater’s Waraba wastewater project is available at https://communityhub.unitywater.com/caboolture-west-wastewater-network.