General News
6 June, 2025
Water works now on tap
WATER reliability, supply and quality are continuing to improve on the Tablelands, with a major project completed and two more in their final stages of testing before coming online.
The $3.2 million Yungaburra Raw Water Replacement project was recently completed by Tablelands Regional Council with the design, construction and replacement of the water intake pontoon on Lake Tinaroo now in operation.
“This new infrastructure provides more water security to the growing village of Yungaburra,” Tablelands Mayor Rod Marti said.
Testing is also underway for the $8.3 million Malanda Integrated Water Supply project which involves the connection of the Johnstone River Estate and Peeramon water supply scheme to Malanda’s scheme.
The project includes the design and construction of a 3.19 ml reservoir on Glen Allyn Road, and a 4km pipeline from the reservoir to the existing reservoir on Mathers Road.
“The reservoir and pipeline have been completed and testing is underway, with the new components expected to come online in the coming months,” Mayor Marti said.
Testing was also underway on the new water treatment plant and 13km pipeline connecting Millstream Estate to the new Ravenshoe reservoir.
“This too will come online in the coming months and regular boil water notices for Ravenshoe and Millstream will be a thing of the past,” he said.
“These major projects are complemented by ongoing renewals and maintenance on water mains, water meters, reservoirs and other water infrastructure.
“I’m really proud of the progress of these major water projects and that the planning and delivery will meet the growth in our region.”
