New water treatment plant proposed for Westbrook and the Four Communities water supply project gets …
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Toowoomba Regional Council is planning to build a new water treatment plant in the Westbrook area that has the potential to unlock 33,000 lots for development and diversify industry.
Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Strategic Water Planning and Capital Delivery Cr Rebecca Vonhoff made the announcement today at an event to mark the launch of the Four Communities water supply project.
Cr Vonhoff said preliminary planning for the project had begun with the concept design stage to get underway in line with future growth projections.
“The new water treatment plant will allow the population to grow to the South and West of Toowoomba. It also reduces risk instead of us having all our eggs in one basket with Mt Kynoch.
“The proposed water treatment plant will supply water to the Southern and Western areas of the Toowoomba Region and will free up capacity in the Toowoomba bulk network and defer the need to further upgrade the Mt Kynoch Water treatment Plant,” Cr Vonhoff said.
“The water treatment plant will be supplied by an offtake from the Toowoomba to Warwick pipeline in the Westbrook area.
“This represents Council’s strong investment in the region’s water infrastructure – an investment that will boost water security, cater for population growth and allow further diversification of industry and business in the southern part of our region.
Cr Vonhoff made the announcement at a sod-turning event to launch the Four Communities project to supply permanent treated water to Cambooya, Greenmount, Nobby and Clifton.
The Toowoomba Regional Council initiative has been funded by the Queensland Government as part of its Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline project.
Minister for Local Government and Water, Ann Leahy, said the Queensland Government’s investment in the project would improve water security and essential services for the local communities into the future.
“The Queensland Government is proud to be providing $15 million over four years to support Toowoomba Regional Council to deliver this important water supply project.
“This investment means that Council is able to take on this major project and future-proof their water infrastructure and services for the benefit of residents.
“It’s great to see Council breaking ground and getting on with construction on this project, bringing their community another step closer to more a secure water supply into the future.”
Cr Vonhoff said the Four Communities project involved design and construction of a new water treatment plant in Greenmount and new treated water pipelines from the existing Haldon Street reservoir to supply water to Cambooya, Greenmount, Nobby and Clifton.
Cr Vonhoff thanked the State Government which will provide $15 million over four years for the project.
“This project will provide those towns with safe and secure drinking water via the Toowoomba Bulk Water Supply Scheme,” she said.
“The treated water pipeline will be constructed in stages, with work starting on the Greenmount to Cambooya pipeline in early October. The second stage will connect Greenmount to Nobby with the third stage, Nobby to Clifton, expected to be completed in 2027.
The Greenmount Water Treatment Plant construction is expected to start in 2025 and be completed in early 2027, aligned with completion of the Toowoomba to Warwick Pipeline, construction and weather conditions permitting.
“Water security is a top priority for Council and this project will help to give those communities the certainty and opportunities that come with having a permanent treated water supply,” Cr Vonhoff said.
“Council expects the project will act as a catalyst for further development in the four communities.”
Inquiries can be directed to Council at 131 872 or email [email protected]
Photo Caption: Pictured at today’s sod turning for the Four Communities Water Supply Project and Southern Water Treatment Plant are (from left) Queensland Minister for Local Government and Water, Ann Leahy, Cr Melissa Taylor, Cr Edwina Farquhar, Member for Southern Downs James Lister, Queensland Assistant Minister to the Premier and Cabinet Trevor Watts, Deputy Mayor Rebecca Vonhoff, TRC Forman Construction Patrick Radford and Mayor Geoff McDonald.