Development along the coast will now benefit from improved wastewater services thanks to the completion of major infrastructure that diverts sewage to the modern Rubyanna Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Coastal Sewerage Diversion project was implemented to ease the pressure on the at-capacity Bargara plant while supporting the needs of a growing coastal population.
Water, Waste and Renewable Economy portfolio spokesperson Cr Jason Bartels said Rubyanna was a state-of-the-art facility and the diversion allowed Council to make the most of its capabilities.
“This is a major achievement for our coastal communities and ensures we can meet the needs of a growing population while maintaining high environmental and operational standards,” he said.
The project has included a range of infrastructure upgrades, including:
- An eight-metre-deep concrete pump station
- A chemical dosing facility
- A new switchroom
- An Odour Control Facility
- A 7km high-pressure DN450 pipeline and more
With the diversion now operational new development along the coast will no longer be limited by the capacity of sewage treatment plants.
“This comes at a time when we are seeing major growth in our community and, thanks to forward planning, our infrastructure is able to handle that growth,” Cr Bartels said.
“Not only does this project benefit our residents but it is also a win for sustainable wastewater management which is great news for our environment.”
The Coastal Sewerage Diversion project has been proudly supported by the Queensland Government’s Building Our Regions program.
