The Southern Downs Regional Council says work on a new $5 million pipeline to supply Warwick industrial estate businesses with access to recycled water is due to start by today, Friday 17 April.
The pipeline will run from near Slade Oval on Canning and Wood Streets where the existing recycled water mains running from the Warwick Wastewater Treatment Plant on Victoria Street currently terminate.
From there the pipeline will be extended south past the Showgrounds across Rosenthal Creek and behind commercial areas to the west of McEvoy Street and then further south behind the Warwick Saleyards.
It will then branch off to the east under McEvoy Street and up Enterprise Street in the original Warwick Industrial Estate, and south to Rugby Street and North Avenue and Grove Avenue in the new industrial estate.
In a statement released earlier this week a council spokeswoman said council “has engaged Newlands Group to undertake the Recycled Water for Warwick Industry project which includes a new 5km pipeline, pump station and a reservoir”.
“The project is set to increase the storage capacity of the recycled water network by two megalitres (2 million litres) and deliver a range of economic and environmental benefits to the region.
“The new pipeline will provide an alternative water source for businesses in the Warwick Industrial Estate which will free up potable water for our residents.
“Council estimates the project will generate 19 jobs during construction and one ongoing job for maintenance and operation.
“Residents and business owners in the construction area may experience some noise and dust as well as minor traffic disruptions.
“Council and Newlands will monitor and limit disruptions where possible.
“The project will require installation of safety fencing for pedestrians and vehicles, excavation and trenching, pipeline installation and pavement resurfacing.
“Works will be undertaken between 6:30am and 6pm Monday to Saturday and are expected to be completed in July 2020, weather permitting.
“Council and Newlands Group appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation during construction and ask that motorists and pedestrians abide by the temporary traffic controls and speed restrictions.
“The Queensland Government will contribute over $2.48 million towards the project through its Building our Region’s program with Southern Downs Regional Council funding the remaining project cost.”
