The goal of the BWSU is to provide a long-term water supply solution for the Scenic Rim, supporting continued population and economic growth.
The upgrade includes three major elements: immediate improvements to the Beaudesert Water Treatment Plant including the construction of two new reservoirs, 27km of bulk water pipeline connecting Beaudesert to the SEQ Water Grid and the construction of a new water treatment plant which will draw water from the Wyaralong Dam.
“The Scenic Rim is experiencing a period of significant growth, with more than 67,000 people expected to call this community home by 2041,” said Minister for Water Glenn Butcher.
“The area has also become a regional hub for large-scale freight and transport operations, thanks to the Bromelton State Development Area.”
The hope is that connecting Beaudesert to the SEQ Water Grid will shore up local water security for years to come, giving confidence to households and businesses that they can rely on the water as they grow and develop.
The $95 million and 27km pipeline will connect two recently built reservoirs at the existing Beaudesert Water Treatment Plant to the SEQ Water Grid, with work to be completed sometime in 2022.
Seqwater chief executive officer Neil Brennan stated that the pipeline will be the biggest addition to the SEQ Water Grid since completion of the Northern Pipeline Interconnector in 2012 to connect water supplies between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.
“The way the SEQ Water Grid connects drinking water supplies across our region is a unique system in Australia. It provides us with more options to manage water supply challenges arising from sporadic rainfall, drought, climate change and population growth,” said Brennan.
“We are continuing to invest in water infrastructure projects to ensure our region has a secure and adaptable water supply, now and for future generations.”
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