The Water Corporation has planned four projects across Yanchep to upgrade existing water and wastewater systems. They include new infrastructure along Marmion Avenue, upgrades to wastewater networks with new pipeline links, a new water main to lift supply, and wastewater works in the Yanchep Junction development and along Botanical Boulevard. The Marmion Avenue work is expected to begin soon and finish in early 2028, while the Yanchep Junction project is scheduled for early 2027 and should take about 15 months. Start and finish dates for the other two projects have not been announced.
Council is facing a $62 million bill to upgrade the Tomakin Sewerage Treatment Plant, a report to council has revealed. A further $12 million is needed to divert wastewater from Batemans Bay to Tomakin, and $5 million to optimise the Batemans Bay plant. The Batemans Bay plant is at capacity, so Tomakin has been taking the excess waste. Council says its long-term strategy relies on upgrading Tomakin to increase regional capacity, with the work to proceed alongside the diversion and the Batemans Bay upgrade.
State planners have rejected a subdivision proposal at Preston Beach, citing bushfire safety fears. The WA Planning Commission's Statutory Planning Committee voted against the nine-lot plan for Lot 340 Lakeside Terrace on October 7. Fire and health authorities did not support the proposal. They said the townsite is not a suitable evacuation point, and the site lacks reticulated sewerage. The Shire of Waroona backed the plan, but the property owner has urged approval without further delay.
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Thousands of households are being warned that artificial smoke may billow from lawns and roof vents over coming weeks. Unitywater crews are pumping non-toxic vapour through wastewater pipes to find illegal connections, leaks and defects. Residents in targeted suburbs around Moreton Bay will receive letters two weeks before testing. Property owners found with defects will need a licensed plumber to make repairs, with fines of up to $32,000 possible for illegal plumbing work. Other utilities across the country, including Sydney Water, are running similar testing programs.
Crews are pouring concrete overnight to build the Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant in Logan. Mayor Jon Raven says the plant is needed to support 20,000 new homes between Park Ridge and Yarrabilba. The Queensland Government committed almost $136 million through its Residential Activation Fund. The broader project, worth $334.5 million, includes the plant, pipelines and pumping stations. The council expects first wastewater flows in 2028.
