Unitywater is delivering a $64 million investment in water infrastructure through the Pine Valley Water Supply Project. The project includes the construction of a new 15 megalitre (ML) water reservoir in Morayfield and more than 8 kilometres of water pipeline to support growing communities across the region.
The new infrastructure will provide a safe and reliable water supply for the growing communities of Caboolture West, Morayfield and Narangba, where more than 100,000 new residents are expected to live over the next 20 years.
This investment will help provide a reliable and resilient water supply for current and future communities, supporting planned growth while maintaining the high-quality water services that customers rely on every day. By delivering infrastructure ahead of demand, Unitywater is helping build a stronger and more sustainable future for the City of Moreton Bay.
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Construction is underway on the new 15-megalitre reservoir at Jacko Place in Morayfield.
The reservoir’s base slab was poured using 270 cubic metres of concrete. The reservoir walls will be formed from 44 concrete panels, which will be raised vertically and secured in place.
The pour began at 2 am to take advantage of cooler temperatures, helping manage the concrete curing process and achieve a strong, durable foundation.
Watch the video to see the team carry out this major construction milestone.
Pipe installation within private properties between Forest Hills Drive to Nairn Road, which is the first stage of our pipeline installation, is nearly complete. Our landscapers are now busy laying turf to restore any disturbed areas.
To ensure the successful establishment of the new turf, a 12-week maintenance plan is in place. This will include regular watering and ongoing monitoring to support healthy growth. Rather than use water trucks, an irrigation system will be installed to provide consistent and efficient watering. This will also minimise vehicle movement within the easement and protect the integrity of the site.
We thank the community for their continued patience and support.
Residents and people travelling through the area will have noticed that construction works have now officially started along Williamson Road. This is in addition to trenching works already underway along the existing Energex easement and at the new reservoir site off Jacko Place.
Our team has been door knocking and talking with directly impacted residents along Williamson Road about the works and the multiple laydown areas that will be set up to support our crews. The laydown areas will be set up intermittently as we progress down the road, helping to streamline activity.
Recyclable banner mesh, which has also been placed around the perimeter of the first lot of laydown areas, is keeping the area safely secured, looking neat and tidy, and clearly marked for everyone’s awareness.
While hard at work, a couple of members of our trenching crew noticed a joey with its leg caught in a neighbouring fence. One of the crew gently helped to release the joey and, when it didn't hop away, quickly realised it may be injured or in shock and immediately contacted a local wildlife rescue group. Our crew member stayed with the joey until the rescue worker arrived.
The rescue worker sedated the injured joey so she could comfortably transport it back to her headquarters for injury management and treatment.
A Bearded Dragon and Nobbi Dragon were spotted by the project team while completing trenching works and were quickly moved to safety.
Our crews always keep an eye out for any wildlife that may be in the pathway of our works so that we can keep them safe and out of harms way. Spotting these two curious creatures was another reason for our project's Vegetation and Fauna Management Plan to be put into practice.
After the brief and friendly visit from our unexpected guests, we were able to release the reptiles back into the environment. Their care and release was overseen by a dedicated fauna specialist.
We've recently installed close to 100 nest boxes at the project's reservoir site to retain habitat for native owls, cockatoos, brush-tail and ringtail possums, microbats and small gliders.
There are seven different types of nest boxes. Each type varies in size with different-sized openings to cater for a variety of species at the site. A qualified tree climber selected the safest and most appropriate trees for each nest box.
We have established an ongoing maintenance plan and will continue to monitor the boxes; we are excited to see all the different species that find their way into the boxes to call them home.
Watch the video to find out more.
We've officially broken ground on the new pipeline installation. Works have started where the existing Energex easement crosses Forest Hills Drive. This marks a critical step forward to ensuring a reliable water supply for the community into the future.
Following our previous update on the commencement of works for the Pine Valley Water Supply Project in Morayfield, we’re thrilled to share that our site offices and laydown area are officially up and running in Jacko Place, Morayfield. Security cameras and fencing are in place.
Our dedicated community engagement manager, Aleisha, has spent the best part of the last two weeks door knocking residents in the area who will be most impacted by works that will be happening within the Energex easement. She has been taking the time to understand their unique property needs, including access requirements and the safety of their pets, and has been explaining what they can expect during construction.
Aleisha will be their point of contact for the project, so it's been great that she's been able to meet with so many of the residents in person.
Aleisha is always two steps ahead of the construction schedule making sure that residents are advised well in advance of work beginning in the vicinity of their homes.
