Waraba Wastewater Network

In March 2021, the Queensland Government announced the Neighbourhood Development Plan area No. 1 (NDP1) as the first development area within Waraba (formerly known as Caboolture West) to manage growth in the rapidly growing corridor north of Brisbane.

NDP1 is approximately 266 hectares in area and is bounded by the Caboolture River to the north and west, Caboolture River Road to the south and existing suburban residential areas to the east. It will support a new urban community with a range of housing options with walkable neighbourhoods, local parks, a shopping district, sporting fields and new schools.

To support the development of NDP1, Unitywater and Killard Tallai Joint Venture will deliver the Waraba Wastewater Network project, which includes:

• A new wastewater pumping station located within the development area west of Crabapple Court.
• Approximately 4.5 kilometres of new wastewater pipeline. The underground pipeline extends from the pumping station west of Crabapple Court, east through existing developed areas to a location on Walkers Road. The pipeline alignment minimises environmental and residential disruption, while meeting essential project outcomes. View the project map.

Working with industry
Unitywater is working alongside six private development companies to deliver the other required water and wastewater infrastructure to support development of NDP1.

The connecting water and wastewater infrastructure unlocks the delivery of not only these homes in NDP1, but also underpins the ultimate network that will service approximately 20,000 homes in the wider Waraba area.

The wastewater from all the new homes that will be built in the new Waraba developments – flushing toilets, shower drains, washing machines, and water from the kitchen sink – will be safely transported to a wastewater treatment plant for cleaning and disinfection before being returned to the environment. Reliable wastewater networks are essential to maintaining public health and protecting our natural environment. Read more about what happens after you flush.