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2 May, 2018 9:44
Queensland Urban Utilities has broken ground on a state-of-the-art sewage treatment plant for Lowood and Fernvale, as part of a $45 million upgrade to the region’s sewerage network.
The project will include the construction of a $20 million sewage treatment plant, two sewerage pump stations and 8km of sewer pipes to cater for population growth.
Queensland Urban Utilities CEO, Louise Dudley, said the major project would allow the community to grow.
“The new treatment plant will double the capacity of the local sewerage network and ensure the region has the infrastructure it needs for many years to come,” she said.
“Equipped with the latest membrane technology in sewage treatment, the plant will deliver environmental benefits for local waterways.
“We’ve also ensured the design of the plant will blend in with the natural environment with native trees planted around the perimeter.”
The new plant, which is being built on Forest Hill-Fernvale Rd at Vernor, will be able to treat up to 1.5 million litres of sewage per day from residents in Lowood and Fernvale.
Somerset Mayor, Cr Graeme Lehmann welcomed the major project.
“Over the ten years since the amalgamations, Somerset has had the fastest percentage growth of any Queensland regional council area,” he said.
“The new plant is a great vote of confidence for a healthy, growing community.”
Construction of the Lowood-Fernvale Sewer Upgrade is expected to take approximately two years to complete, weather permitting.
The new plant will replace the two existing treatment plants in Lowood and Fernvale, which will be decommissioned in 2019.
“We’ve been speaking with local residents and businesses in the lead up to construction and we’ll continue to keep the community updated as works progress,” Ms Dudley said.
The historic Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, which is near the new treatment plant site, will remain open during construction.
For more information, visit: www.urbanutilities.com.au/network-upgrades/projects-current/lowood-fernvale-sewer-upgrade