Aura Wastewater Project

Unitywater is investing in new wastewater infrastructure to meet future demand in a growing community. This important work will mean a continued safe and reliable wastewater service for the Aura community.

The new wastewater infrastructure will help meet the Sunshine Coast’s growing population demands, both now and into the future, including the 50,000 residents who will live in Aura by 2050.

The project is part of Unitywater’s commitment to support emerging communities on the Sunshine Coast by investing in sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure to meet population growth. In doing so, Unitywater will play its part in contributing to future construction industry opportunities at a critical time in our region.

Unitywater will continue to upgrade and invest in wastewater infrastructure in a sustainable way to meet the demands of our growing region.

Project Details:

  • The Aura Wastewater Project will include construction of a new sewer pump station and installation of 12.5kms of new wastewater pipeline to transfer wastewater to our Kawana Wastewater Treatment Plant from Aura in Caloundra South.
  • Construction commenced in mid 2023 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.
  • Together, with our construction partner McConnell Dowell, we will work closely with the local community to keep them informed about the project and reduce any disruption.

To find out more about this project you can ask us a question below.

Meridan Way - road and pedestrian pathway closure - three days (1 May - 3 May)

As the drilling section of the pipeline on Meridan Way comes to an end, the next stage of construction will soon commence. Before we start this next section of works, the pipe for the new wastewater pipeline will need to be pulled into the drilled area.

The length of this pipe requires this to be laid across the Meridan Sports Fields internal access road and the footpath adjacent to Meridan Way and pulled into and through the drilled section at the Meridan Way gravel road.

This work will take place from1 May to 3 May. A video message sign (VMS) will be in place at the Meridan Sports Fields internal access road. Pedestrian signage will be displayed in advance regarding these works.

  • If you are a pedestrian who uses this footpath, please look out for signage along the footpath notifying of the closure dates and changed conditions.
  • The footpath will be closed for three days whilst works take place. This is to ensure the safety of pedestrians in this area whilst the construction for the pipe pull back takes place.
  • If you currently use the Meridan Sports Fields internal access road, this will be closed from 10am until 7:30pm on the second day. This will remain shut overnight.
  • Rainforest Drive residents will be able to always access their properties, please allow extra time for your journey and expect delays when the changed traffic conditions, including a lane closure, are in place.
  • If your child is unable to obtain alternate transport to school because of this closure, please let your school administration know asap and they will liaise with us to obtain able transport vouchers (local transport only) or contact our team directly. This will ensure they get to school without a hitch.

More information about the closure can be found on the works notification including a possible bicycle detour route during the closure period . We thank residents for their patience at this time and apologise for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of this road and pathway.

Bells Creek Arterial Share User Path

The new wastewater pipeline alignment follows the Bells Creek Arterial pedestrian/bike shared user path. Safely installing the wastewater pipeline will mean a section of the path between Aura Boulevard and Caloundra Road will need to be temporarily closed from August 2023 to September 2024 (weather and construction conditions permitting).

The temporary closure is to maintain a safe distance between pedestrians and cyclists from machinery, vehicles and equipment that will be onsite for the works.

Signage with alternative routes has been installed for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and the path will be reinstated once works are completed. More information about alternative pedestrian/bike routes can be found here.

More information about the closure can be found on our project notification. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of this path.

Kawana Bushland River Trail: Shared path closure from September 2023

As part of our program of works, the wastewater pipeline alignment will be drilled underground on the same alignment as some parts of the Kawana Bushland River Trail.

In agreement with Sunshine Coast Council, we will need to close the shared pathway, so that we can safely conduct excavation and trenching work required to install the new Aura wastewater pipeline.

The temporary closure is to maintain a safe distance between pedestrians and cyclists from machinery, vehicles and equipment that will be onsite for the works. The works will include:

  • Clearing vegetation from the site
  • Excavation before trenching
  • Installing the wastewater pipeline
  • Reinstating the area, including full restoration of the track.

Signage notifying of the closure will be installed for the safety of all users of the bushland trail. Learn more about the closure and reinstatement works here.

We thank residents for their patience at this time and apologise for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of this path.


Unitywater is investing in new wastewater infrastructure to meet future demand in a growing community. This important work will mean a continued safe and reliable wastewater service for the Aura community.

The new wastewater infrastructure will help meet the Sunshine Coast’s growing population demands, both now and into the future, including the 50,000 residents who will live in Aura by 2050.

The project is part of Unitywater’s commitment to support emerging communities on the Sunshine Coast by investing in sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure to meet population growth. In doing so, Unitywater will play its part in contributing to future construction industry opportunities at a critical time in our region.

Unitywater will continue to upgrade and invest in wastewater infrastructure in a sustainable way to meet the demands of our growing region.

Project Details:

  • The Aura Wastewater Project will include construction of a new sewer pump station and installation of 12.5kms of new wastewater pipeline to transfer wastewater to our Kawana Wastewater Treatment Plant from Aura in Caloundra South.
  • Construction commenced in mid 2023 and is expected to be completed by late 2026, weather and construction conditions permitting.
  • Together, with our construction partner McConnell Dowell, we will work closely with the local community to keep them informed about the project and reduce any disruption.

To find out more about this project you can ask us a question below.

Meridan Way - road and pedestrian pathway closure - three days (1 May - 3 May)

As the drilling section of the pipeline on Meridan Way comes to an end, the next stage of construction will soon commence. Before we start this next section of works, the pipe for the new wastewater pipeline will need to be pulled into the drilled area.

The length of this pipe requires this to be laid across the Meridan Sports Fields internal access road and the footpath adjacent to Meridan Way and pulled into and through the drilled section at the Meridan Way gravel road.

This work will take place from1 May to 3 May. A video message sign (VMS) will be in place at the Meridan Sports Fields internal access road. Pedestrian signage will be displayed in advance regarding these works.

  • If you are a pedestrian who uses this footpath, please look out for signage along the footpath notifying of the closure dates and changed conditions.
  • The footpath will be closed for three days whilst works take place. This is to ensure the safety of pedestrians in this area whilst the construction for the pipe pull back takes place.
  • If you currently use the Meridan Sports Fields internal access road, this will be closed from 10am until 7:30pm on the second day. This will remain shut overnight.
  • Rainforest Drive residents will be able to always access their properties, please allow extra time for your journey and expect delays when the changed traffic conditions, including a lane closure, are in place.
  • If your child is unable to obtain alternate transport to school because of this closure, please let your school administration know asap and they will liaise with us to obtain able transport vouchers (local transport only) or contact our team directly. This will ensure they get to school without a hitch.

More information about the closure can be found on the works notification including a possible bicycle detour route during the closure period . We thank residents for their patience at this time and apologise for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of this road and pathway.

Bells Creek Arterial Share User Path

The new wastewater pipeline alignment follows the Bells Creek Arterial pedestrian/bike shared user path. Safely installing the wastewater pipeline will mean a section of the path between Aura Boulevard and Caloundra Road will need to be temporarily closed from August 2023 to September 2024 (weather and construction conditions permitting).

The temporary closure is to maintain a safe distance between pedestrians and cyclists from machinery, vehicles and equipment that will be onsite for the works.

Signage with alternative routes has been installed for the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and the path will be reinstated once works are completed. More information about alternative pedestrian/bike routes can be found here.

More information about the closure can be found on our project notification. We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of this path.

Kawana Bushland River Trail: Shared path closure from September 2023

As part of our program of works, the wastewater pipeline alignment will be drilled underground on the same alignment as some parts of the Kawana Bushland River Trail.

In agreement with Sunshine Coast Council, we will need to close the shared pathway, so that we can safely conduct excavation and trenching work required to install the new Aura wastewater pipeline.

The temporary closure is to maintain a safe distance between pedestrians and cyclists from machinery, vehicles and equipment that will be onsite for the works. The works will include:

  • Clearing vegetation from the site
  • Excavation before trenching
  • Installing the wastewater pipeline
  • Reinstating the area, including full restoration of the track.

Signage notifying of the closure will be installed for the safety of all users of the bushland trail. Learn more about the closure and reinstatement works here.

We thank residents for their patience at this time and apologise for the inconvenience caused by the temporary closure of this path.


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Page last updated: 26 Apr 2024, 03:05 PM