Waraba (Caboolture West) Wastewater Network

Project summary

In March 2021, the Queensland Government announced the Neighbourhood Development Plan area No. 1 (NDP1) as the first development area within Waraba to manage growth in the rapidly growing corridor north of Brisbane.

NDP1 is approximately 266 hectares in area and is bounded by the Caboolture River to the north and west, Caboolture River Road to the south and existing suburban residential areas to the east. It will support a new urban community with a range of housing options with walkable neighbourhoods, local parks, a shopping district, sporting fields and new schools.

To support the development of NDP1, Unitywater and Killard Tallai Joint Venture will deliver the Waraba (Caboolture West) Wastewater Network project, which includes:

A new Wastewater Pumping Station, located within the development area west of Crabapple Court.
Approximately 4.5 kilometres of new wastewater pipeline. The underground pipeline extends from the pumping station west of Crabapple Court, east through existing developed areas to a location on Walkers Road.
This chosen alignment minimises environmental and residential disruption, while meeting essential project outcomes.

Planning and construction

To obtain the appropriate approvals to undertake this work, Unitywater participated in a rigorous planning process, working closely with Traditional Owners, various environmental groups, Queensland Government and Council to address potential disruptions along the pipeline alignment, in particular impacts to the local environment and potential short-term issues relating to construction.  

Keeping you informed

We understand that construction can cause disruptions, and we're committed to keeping the local community informed to minimise impacts during construction. Please reach out to the Project Team if have any questions.

Project summary

To support the development of NDP1, Unitywater and Killard Tallai Joint Venture will deliver the Waraba (Caboolture West) Wastewater Network project, which includes:

A new Wastewater Pumping Station, located within the development area west of Crabapple Court.
Approximately 4.5 kilometres of new wastewater pipeline. The underground pipeline extends from the pumping station west of Crabapple Court, east through existing developed areas to a location on Walkers Road.
This chosen alignment minimises environmental and residential disruption, while meeting essential project outcomes.

Planning and construction

Keeping you informed

Koala in Waraba

We were pleasantly surprised to see a koala making its way up a tree in one of our Protected Tree Zones along Walkers Road. One of our crew was able to capture the moment on video and share it with others in the team. It’s not often we get to see koalas this closely, so this was pretty special!
We work closely with environment and koala rescue groups on all our projects, ensuring that where vegetation removal is required, qualified specialists such as arborists oversee the process, prioritising the retention of koala habitat trees wherever possible.
The team were straight onto having a sign installed, asking people to drive carefully in the area to watch out for these sleepy natives.
Carefully relocating a magpie's nest

Our construction team discovered a magpie nest with three eggs in a tree marked for removal on Riverparks Way. With the help of a fauna spotter, the team moved to protect the magpie's family. Using an Elevated Work Platform, the nest was carefully relocated to a nearby tree of similar height, ensuring the nest remained safe.
Crews noticed a magpie soon returned to inspect the new nest location, and to their relief, accepted it. This successful relocation highlights our commitment to balancing construction with environmental care, ensuring wildlife protection while advancing the project.
Protecting wildlife on site

One of our construction crew discovered a bird's nest nestled in a tree at the edge of the construction zone today. The nest contained three baby birds.
To protect the nest during construction, our team installed a temporary fence around the tree. Signs were posted to ensure the area was respected, and construction proceeded without disturbing the birds.
The parent birds continued to care for their chicks, with the buffer zone ensuring the nest remained undisturbed during works. Great work team!
Sharing the mulch

We’re thrilled to have shared more than 30 tonnes of mulch from our vegetation-clearing works with Minimbah State School. The school will use the mulch to give their gardens a fresh boost.
We are thrilled to see the project’s materials going to good use in the local community. And the timing couldn’t have been better ... just ahead of Spring!
Protecting plovers

The community rallied around a plover's nest on Centennial Court last week. As trenching works along the street got underway, a number of local residents approached members of our construction crew to check that they were aware of the plover's nest in the area.
Not only was our crew aware, but they had already taken proactive steps to set up a barricade to protect the nest during the works. It’s heartening to be working alongside a community that is so committed to keeping our wildlife safe.
New life for Waraba’s felled tree logs

More than 20 felled tree logs from the Waraba Wastewater Network Project have been repurposed to help rehabilitate the Caboolture River. The logs are being used as part of Unitywater’s Caboolture River Nutrient Offset Project, which is reducing nutrient flow into the river by stabilising the riverbanks and preventing erosion.
The project works in three key ways: forming a stable bank profile through earthworks, installing log groins to reduce the movement of sediment, and stabilising soil through vegetation planting.
We are delighted our Waraba felled tree logs have been given new life and are playing a part in protecting this vital waterway.