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Recycled Water Re-use Scheme

Townsville City Council is committed to delivering quality services for our community and has allocated a budget nearing $400 million to improving our infrastructure.

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution. The project will use high-quality treated wastewater from the Cleveland Bay Purification Plant. Treated water will be transported through a new network of pipes to irrigate and beautify some of Townsville's large commercial properties, schools, sporting fields and community parklands.

The water is proposed to be used at NQ Stadium, Murray Sporting Complex, Townsville Golf Course, Townsville Turf Club, Palmetum, JCU, Lavarack Barracks and schools. Parks and open spaces in the southern suburbs of the city will have the opportunity to source and use the recycled water.

Watch the video or to find out more information on the scheme, visit our Water Smart Townsville website.

Works Notifications

16.10.2019 - Recycled Water Re-use Scheme - Railway Estate (PDF, 325.5 KB)

6.11.2019 - Lakeside Drive, from Oonoomba Road to Abbott Street, Idalia (PDF, 347.4 KB)

7.11.2019 - Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale (PDF, 298.7 KB)

15.11.2019 - Sheriff Park - O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra (PDF, 298.7 KB)

3.12.2019 - Oonoonba Road, from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive, Idalia (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Oonoonba Road, from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive, Idalia
The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution. The project will use high-quality treated wastewater from the Cleveland Bay Purification Plant. Treated water will be transported through a new network of pipes to irrigate and beautify some of Townsville's large commercial properties, schools, sporting fields and community parklands. Newlands Civil Construction will begin work to install the new pipeline on Oonoonba Road from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive from Tuesday, 10 December to Friday, 20 December 2019. During this stage of works, the following activities will be undertaken: Full road closure on Oonoonba Road between Sanctuary Apartments and the Oonoonba Road and Fairfield Waters roundabout from Tuesday, 10 December to Saturday, 14 December (local resident access provided). A detour will be in place via Fairfield Waters Drive. Partial closure of Oonoonba Road and Fairfield Waters Drive roundabout from Saturday, 14 December to Friday, 20 December 2019. A detour will be in place via Lakeland Boulevard for motorists heading north and Sanctuary Drive for motorists heading west. Footpath access will be limited and residents are encouraged to take care if travelling past the work area. The Oonoonba Road bus stop will be temporarily closed, the nearest bus stop is located at Village Drive (15 minute walk). Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses. Traffic controllers, detour signage and speed restrictions will be used. While every effort will be made to minimise impacts, motorists can expect some delays and should factor in additional travel time. Residents and motorists should drive to the changed conditions and obey all signage for their own safety and the safety of roadworkers during these works. Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 5.00pm Saturday and 8.00am to 5.00pm Sunday. Works Notification - Oonoonba Road, from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive, Idalia (PDF, 1.1 MB) For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

Oonoonba Road, from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive, Idalia

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project will use high-quality treated wastewater from the Cleveland Bay Purification Plant. Treated water will be transported through a new network of pipes to irrigate and beautify some of Townsville's large commercial properties, schools, sporting fields and community parklands.

Newlands Civil Construction will begin work to install the new pipeline on Oonoonba Road from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive from Tuesday, 10 December to Friday, 20 December 2019.

During this stage of works, the following activities will be undertaken:

Full road closure on Oonoonba Road between Sanctuary Apartments and the Oonoonba Road and Fairfield Waters roundabout from Tuesday, 10 December to Saturday, 14 December (local resident access provided). A detour will be in place via Fairfield Waters Drive.
Partial closure of Oonoonba Road and Fairfield Waters Drive roundabout from Saturday, 14 December to Friday, 20 December 2019. A detour will be in place via Lakeland Boulevard for motorists heading north and Sanctuary Drive for motorists heading west.
Footpath access will be limited and residents are encouraged to take care if travelling past the work area. The Oonoonba Road bus stop will be temporarily closed, the nearest bus stop is located at Village Drive (15 minute walk).
Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses.

Traffic controllers, detour signage and speed restrictions will be used. While every effort will be made to minimise impacts, motorists can expect some delays and should factor in additional travel time.

Residents and motorists should drive to the changed conditions and obey all signage for their own safety and the safety of roadworkers during these works.

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 5.00pm Saturday and 8.00am to 5.00pm Sunday.

Works Notification - Oonoonba Road, from Milne Street to Lakeside Drive, Idalia (PDF, 1.1 MB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

Sheriff Park - O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra
The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution. The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve: Excavation and installation of approximately 1,100 meters of pipe through Sheriff Park from O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra (refer diagram in Works Notification document below). Large machinery will be excavating soil and moving and installing pipe (refer diagram in Works Notification document below). Works will be adjacent to local footpaths and cycleways. Residents are encouraged to use these thoroughfares with care. Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses. Works are scheduled to commence on Monday, 25 November 2019 and are expected to take 6 weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting). Council has appointed Aquaflow NQ to carry out these works. Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours. Works Notification - Sheriff Park - O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra (PDF, 298.7 KB) For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

Sheriff Park - O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve:

Excavation and installation of approximately 1,100 meters of pipe through Sheriff Park from O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra (refer diagram in Works Notification document below).
Large machinery will be excavating soil and moving and installing pipe (refer diagram in Works Notification document below).
Works will be adjacent to local footpaths and cycleways. Residents are encouraged to use these thoroughfares with care.
Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses.

Works are scheduled to commence on Monday, 25 November 2019 and are expected to take 6 weeks to complete (weather and conditions permitting).

Council has appointed Aquaflow NQ to carry out these works.

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 2pm on Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may be required outside these hours.

Works Notification - Sheriff Park - O’Reilly Street to Gowrie Street, Mundingburra (PDF, 298.7 KB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

Murray Lyons Crescent, from Stuart Drive to Mayneside Circuit, Annandale
The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution. The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve: Excavation and installation of approximately 700 meters of pipe adjacent to the road alongside Murray Lyons Crescent between Stuart Drive and Mayneside Circuit, Annandale (refer to diagram in document below). Large machinery will be operating in the area excavating spoil, and moving and installing pipe. A laydown area for pipes will be located in the area identified on the diagram in the document below. Footpaths will be closed and reopening 20/11/2019 - 18/12/2019. Residents are encouraged to drive with care near work activities. Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses Murray Paw Dog Park on Murray Lyons Crescent will be closed for approximately 1 week during this period. Work is being conducted by the Newland Civil Construction and will begin Wednesday 20 November and continue for four weeks (weather and ground conditions permitting). Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 2pm Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may occasionally be required on Sunday. Works Notification - Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale (PDF, 298.7 KB) For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

Murray Lyons Crescent, from Stuart Drive to Mayneside Circuit, Annandale

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve:

Excavation and installation of approximately 700 meters of pipe adjacent to the road alongside Murray Lyons Crescent between Stuart Drive and Mayneside
Circuit, Annandale (refer to diagram in document below).
Large machinery will be operating in the area excavating spoil, and moving and installing pipe. A laydown area for pipes will be located in the area identified on
the diagram in the document below.
Footpaths will be closed and reopening 20/11/2019 - 18/12/2019. Residents are encouraged to drive with care near work activities.
Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses
Murray Paw Dog Park on Murray Lyons Crescent will be closed for approximately 1 week during this period.

Work is being conducted by the Newland Civil Construction and will begin Wednesday 20 November and continue for four weeks (weather and ground conditions permitting).

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6.30am to 2pm Saturday. In exceptional cases, work may occasionally be required on Sunday.

Works Notification - Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale (PDF, 298.7 KB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

Lakeside Drive, from Oonoomba Road to Abbott Street, Idalia
The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution. The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve: Excavation and installation of approximately 1100 meters of pipe adjacent to the road alongside Lakeside Avenue between Oonoomba Road and Abbott Street, Idalia. Large machinery will be operating in the area excavating spoil, moving and installing pipe. A laydown area for pipes will be located nearby. Footpaths will be closed and reopening 11/11/2019 - 13/12/2019. Residents are encouraged to drive with care near work activities. Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses Work is being conducted by the Newlands Group and will begin Monday 11 November and continue for four weeks (weather and ground conditions permitting). Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 2pm Saturday and 8am to 5pm Sunday. Works Notification - Lakeside Drive, from Oonoomba Road to Abbott Street, Idalia (PDF, 347.4 KB) For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.

Lakeside Drive, from Oonoomba Road to Abbott Street, Idalia

The Recycled Water Re-use Scheme is an important part of Council's commitment to deliver its three-point water security solution.

The project has begun installing the pipe network at locations around the city, and this stage of works will involve:

Excavation and installation of approximately 1100 meters of pipe adjacent to the road alongside Lakeside Avenue between Oonoomba Road and Abbott Street, Idalia.
Large machinery will be operating in the area excavating spoil, moving and installing pipe. A laydown area for pipes will be located nearby.
Footpaths will be closed and reopening 11/11/2019 - 13/12/2019. Residents are encouraged to drive with care near work activities.
Noise and dust will occur during work activities. These impacts will be monitored to limit disruptions to residents and businesses

Work is being conducted by the Newlands Group and will begin Monday 11 November and continue for four weeks (weather and ground conditions permitting).

Normal work hours are 6.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 6.30am to 2pm Saturday and 8am to 5pm Sunday.

Works Notification - Lakeside Drive, from Oonoomba Road to Abbott Street, Idalia (PDF, 347.4 KB)

For more information on the Recycled Water Re-use Scheme visit our Water Smart website.