More than 2,000 future homes could be unlocked across the region thanks to a major upgrade soon underway at Bundaberg Regional Council’s Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Backed by $7.7 million through the Queensland Government’s Residential Activation Fund, the project will provide critical infrastructure to support future residential growth.
Mayor Helen Blackburn said the upgrade was a high priority for Council and would play a vital role in supporting the Branyan Area Plan – a strategic growth framework designed to manage major urban expansion.
“This project is all about preparing our wastewater network for the future,” she said.
“Over the next year, we’ll replace ageing infrastructure with modern facilities that improve performance and reliability.
“The upgrade will give the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant the capacity to support more than 2,000 new homes, helping meet the needs of our fast-growing community.”
The sod was officially turned today on the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade as construction gets ready to take off.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said it was one of many projects investing in the roads, water, sewerage and drainage infrastructure needed to unlock new housing and support growing communities.
“These projects are proof that our Residential Activation Fund is delivering real outcomes on the ground and helping bring more homes to market sooner,” he said.
“We are working hand-in-hand with councils and industry to remove barriers to development and ensure Queensland has a strong pipeline of new housing for years to come.”
Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said as the region welcomed new housing and families, the Crisafulli Government was delivering funding to ensure proper planning and critical trunk infrastructure was front and centre to protect the lifestyle of local residents and properly plan for growth.
“Through our landmark $2 billion Residential Activation Fund, we are getting shovels in the ground and delivering critical infrastructure for the region,” Mr Bennett said.
Construction of the Millbank Wastewater Treatment Plant inlet works will begin in July and will take approximately 12 months to complete, pending weather.
