Waraba 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 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, along Walkers Road to a location on Petersen 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 as much as possible. Please reach out to the project team if have any questions. The project team's contact details are at the bottom of this page.

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 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, along Walkers Road to a location on Petersen 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 as much as possible. Please reach out to the project team if have any questions. The project team's contact details are at the bottom of this page.

  • Protecting plovers

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    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

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    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.

Page last updated: 13 Mar 2025, 02:59 PM