New water and wastewater infrastructure in Moreton Bay

The City of Moreton Bay has seen the first sod turned on critical water and wastewater infrastructure. This is part of the new Waraba Priority Development Area (PDA).

Queensland Development and Infrastructure Minister, Grace Grace, has helped break ground as part of the initial funding of $38.5 million. This funding will enable the development of Waraba’s first 2,500 homes in the new suburb of Lilywood. The funding includes $25.5 million in low-interest loans through its Building Acceleration Fund (BAF) and $13 million from its $100 million contribution to the South East Queensland (SEQ) City Deal Growth Areas Compact (GAC).

“I am delighted to see the start of these major infrastructure works for Waraba, which will support not only the first suburb of Lilywood but underpin the ultimate network for a city of around 70,000 people,” Ms Grace said.

“Waraba will play a vital role in our Homes for Queenslanders Plan, and this initial funding of $38.5 million will deliver the first essential services for a future city of around 30,000 homes.”

The GAC is one of 29 commitments being delivered under the $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal, a partnership between the Federal and Queensland Governments and the Council of Mayors (SEQ) to generate long-lasting benefits for the fast-growing region.

A further $87 million in state funding from the GAC will be earmarked for other essential infrastructure to help develop the new city following detailed infrastructure master planning and prioritisation in consultation with the City of Moreton Bay.

“We will continue to work closely with the State Government on detailed planning for the remaining $87 million in GAC funding and the recently declared Waraba Priority Development Area. Importantly, this includes funding essential council infrastructure like upgrading Caboolture River Road,” City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, said.

Unitywater, in partnership with private developers, will deliver the major wastewater works, including a pumping station.

“Water and wastewater networks are essential to protecting public health, enabling economic growth, and ensuring environmental sustainability,” Unitywater’s CEO, Anna Jackson, said.

“We are constructing a wastewater pumping station, four and a half kilometres of wastewater rising main, and seven odour control units.

It’s exciting to be part of a future community from the very beginning and we look forward over time to welcoming the new residents of Waraba as new customers of Unitywater.”

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