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Project summary

To ensure we continue to deliver safe and reliable services that meet our community’s needs, Unitywater is undertaking essential renewal and maintenance works at the Peregian Beach reservoir.

The 5M litre capacity asset was constructed in 1981 and, provides water to around 2,000 properties in Peregian Beach and Marcus Beach. The iconic water tower features native melaleuca artwork developed in consultation with the local community in 2015 to celebrate the area's natural heritage.

 

The Peregian Beach reservoir is located on David Low Way at Peregian Beach.

The reservoir maintenance work involves a roof replacement, including framing and sheeting, and an amendment to the roof design to facilitate a pitched roof, as well as internal repair works.

Once the construction works are complete, the mural will be re-painted with the same native melaleuca artwork and receive protective anti-graffiti coatings to help prolong the life of the artwork.

These works will ensure the reservoir can continue supplying water for this community for the next 40-plus years.

 

In 2015, Unitywater invited local artists to submit mural designs for the reservoir. The 12 submissions were shortlisted down to four – a skyscape, a Peregian Beach sunrise, a watercolour palette of different Peregian Beach landscapes and a full wrap of native melaleuca trees – which was the winning design with 38% of the community vote at the time.

 

Location – David Low Way at Peregian Beach
Commencement – August 2025
Completion – early 2026

Timeline*

August 2025
Construction commences
  • Roof replacement (externally visible): mid-September to mid-November
  • Mural removal: removal late September – early October
  • Mural repainting: November
December 2025
Construction complete
  • External earthworks and reinstatement: January – February 2026
*All timings are weather dependent.