The pipeline is the second stage of the Beaudesert Water Supply Upgrade, the long-term water supply solution for the Scenic Rim, supporting continued population and economic growth.
The bulk water pipeline includes a three-kilometre section which will connect the Flagstone development area and the SEQ Water Grid pipeline network. A further 24-kilometre bulk water pipeline will be constructed to deliver water to the recently completed Helen St Storage Reservoirs in Beaudesert.
The new pipeline will be predominantly within existing rural road reserve and is not expected to significantly impact on farms or businesses along the proposed alignment.
Early investigative works will commence this month to provide our designers with additional information for the pipeline design.
Construction of the pipeline is on track for commencement from mid - 2021.
Early works
Comdain has commenced early works for the pipeline. These early investigative works include geotechnical borehole drilling, service location and potholing. Early investigative works may also include aerial and ground surveying. Comdain started early investigative work at the most northerly point of the pipeline and are working south over a number of weeks.
The early works are expected to by completed by May, subject to weather and other unforseen circumstances. Comdain's work hours are from 7am until 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The South West Pipeline will run from Bushman Drive in the North to Beaudesert in the South. It will be contained within the road reserves of Bushland Road, Dennis Road, Cedar Grove Road, Cedar Pocket Road, Undullah Road, Brooklands Road, Allan Creek Road, Bromelton House Road and road reserves east of the South Logan River crossing.
Who is Comdain?
On 19 March 2021, Seqwater announced Comdain Infrastructure as the successful design and construction contractor for the South West Pipeline. Comdain is a national leader in delivering critical gas and water services. Comdain are Australian owned and were established in 1962.
Over the next 18 months, Comdain and Seqwater (The Project Team) will be working together to design and construct the pipeline. The Project Team are committed to engaging with the community throughout this process.
Comdain will work directly with any impacted stakeholders, and adjacent neighbours may receive direct work notifications from time to time regarding construction impacts.
Who is Seqwater?
Seqwater is the Queensland Government Bulk Water Supply Authority. We are responsible for delivering safe, secure and cost-effective bulk water supply for more than three million people across South East Queensland. We also:
- provide essential flood mitigation services
- manage catchment health and offer community recreation facilities
- provide water for irrigation to about 1,200 farmers across seven water supply schemes.
Seqwater is one of the largest water business with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges.
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