Projects - Suburban Water Security
Council’s 2021/22 Budget includes a $177 million investment in water infrastructure and services, continuing our strong focus on the city’s water security.
As part of this funding, Council is undertaking essential Water Mains work throughout the year.
To view the current Water Mains works underway, visit Works & Road Closures.
Featured projects
Charters Towers Water Main Upgrade
| Investment | $6 million |
|---|---|
| Jobs | 50 |
| Status | Construction commenced 2 March 2022, expected completion by 14 February 2023 |
In partnership with GNM Group, Townsville City Council is upgrading the water main network along Charters Towers Road.
Works will be carried out in sections and are required to upgrade essential underground water main pipelines that transport water through the Hyde Park and Mundingburra suburbs and surrounding catchment zones.
Installation of the new water main infrastructure will provide a sustainable water connection to all businesses and residential properties within the catchment zone.
Works commenced on 2 March 2022 and are expected to be completed by 14 February 2023. The completion date has been extended from November 2022 due to an expanded scope of works on additional assets in the area to further improve water quality and delivery.
Works will be carried out between 6am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 6am to 6pm Saturday.
Works Notifications
- Works Notification - Water Mains - Sussex Street, Hyde Park (PDF, 416.2 KB)
Stagpole Street Water Main Upgrade
| Investment | $2.1 million |
|---|---|
| Jobs | 12 direct jobs |
| Status | Completed |
Townsville City Council is investing $2.1 million to upgrade the water main along Stagpole Street in West End.
1.3km of pipeline between Bundock Street and Echlin Street will be replaced as part of this project, which has been awarded to local business CivilPlus Constructions.
Works are expected to be completed within the 2021-2022 financial year, weather and conditions permitting.
Media Release
Ross River Water Main Upgrade
| Investment | $5.3 million |
|---|---|
| Jobs | 12 direct jobs |
| Status | Completed |
Townsville City Council will further enhance suburban water security by upgrading a key pipeline that supplies water to Rasmussen and Condon at a cost of $5.3 million.
Local business CivilPlus Constructions has been awarded the contract to design and install the pipeline, which will be about 360m in length and 900mm in diameter and will connect the Douglas Water Treatment Plant to Condon under the Ross River.
Most of the works will be unseen, with contractors using a massive drilling rig to bore under the Ross River to install the pipeline, which will be fed from our Douglas Water Treatment Plant, just adjacent to the river.
This project is part of Council’s 2021/22 Budget, a $177 million investment in water infrastructure and services, continuing our strong focus on the city’s water security, ensuring Rasmussen and Condon’s water supply for decades to come and support future development of the city.
Bohle Plains Water Main Duplication
| Investment | $1.1 million |
|---|---|
| Jobs | 12 direct jobs |
| Status | Completed |
Townsville City Council is investing $1.1 million to install a new underground water main adjacent to the Ring Road to enhance water security for the growing Bohle Plains community.
Work on the project is underway and will include the installation of approximately 1km of pipeline beside the existing water main, located underneath the existing footpath adjacent to the Ring Road - between Dalrymple Road and Poinsettia Street.
This project is part of Council’s commitment to upgrade water mains across Townsville to enhance the water supply for residents and ensure infrastructure will last into the future. Council committed $23.5 million to water main upgrades in last year’s budget, and the 2021/22 budget continues this strong focus with a $177 million investment in water infrastructure and services.
Media Release
Giru Water treatment Plant Pump Renewal
| Investment | $500k |
|---|---|
| Jobs | 3-5 direct jobs |
| Status | Completed |
Townsville City Council is investing $500k to install two new pumps at the Giru Water Treatment Plant and conduct additional maintenance on the water system as part of this project.
The Giru Water Treatment Plant Pump Renewal Project will ensure the Cungulla, in the Townsville local government area and Giru, in the Burdekin Shire, have reliable water source for decades to come.
This project is part of Council’s $177 million investment in water infrastructure and services this financial year, ensuring safe and reliable water supply now and into the future.
