FAQs
Why is Unitywater building a new water reservoir and pipelines?
The new water infrastructure will support population growth in the City of Moreton Bay. Over the next two decades, Caboolture West (Waraba), Morayfield South and Pine Valley will be the focus of urban development to accommodate more than 100,000 new residents.
Unitywater will continue to upgrade and invest in water infrastructure in a sustainable way to meet the demands of our growing region.
What does the project include?
The Pine Valley Water Supply Project will deliver a new 15 megalitre (ML) reservoir and more than eight kilometres of water pipelines. The new water reservoir will be constructed within Unitywater-owned land at Jacko Place, Morayfield.
What communities will the new reservoir be serving?
The Pine Valley Water Supply Project will service the growing communities of Upper Caboolture, Morayfield and Narangba in the City of Moreton Bay local government area.
What stage is the project at?
The project is in the construction phase. Construction is expected to start from late March 2025 and continue until mid-2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.
How long will it take to build?
Construction will commence from late March 2025 and is expected to be completed by mid-2027, weather and construction conditions permitting.
How will Unitywater minimise impact on residents and the local community?
The chosen location for the water pipelines is along existing road verges and within existing easements on private properties. This pipeline alignment was found to have the least impact on the environment and surrounding residents.
How will the project impact the environment?
Unitywater understands local vegetation and resident fauna and flora are highly valued by the community.
To allow for this essential project, there will be tree removal required at the Jacko Place reservoir site and at certain locations along the water pipeline alignment.
Unitywater has undertaken an extensive process of design and approvals to ensure, where possible, any potential impacts to the surrounding environment are minimised.
Any trees marked for removal in the construction access area will be removed in accordance with City of Moreton Bay and Queensland Government requirements.
The Unitywater-owned land at Jacko Place has been cleared in parts by previous owners. Unitywater is committed as part of this project to revegetate the site with suitable flora to complement the existing ecosystem in Pine Valley. A minimum ratio of 1:6 (number of trees removed : number of trees replaced) revegetation will occur.
What environmental controls will be in place during the construction?
At Unitywater, we adhere to our Environmental Management Policy and operate under strict licenses from the Department of Environment and Science, Queensland.
Our Environmental Management Strategy also outlines key measures that we undertake to look after local natural environments. These measures aim to help conserve the local environment and reduce the likelihood of potential environmental impacts resulting from the project.
The Pine Valley Water Supply Project will employ appropriate erosion and sediment controls during construction to prevent sediment impacting nearby watercourse and stormwater inlets and protect adjoining habitats and water quality.
Standard weed and pest hygiene and management practices will be implemented, consistent with the requirements of the Queensland Biosecurity Act 2014.
Standard hydrocarbon, waste, spill, acid sulphate soil and pollution management practices will be implemented.
Where possible we will investigate opportunities to recycle waste.
How will Cultural Heritage be protected as part of this project?
Unitywater acknowledges the Kabi Kabi People as the primary guardians, keepers, and knowledge holders of the land on which the project will be constructed.
Unitywater is working with the local First Nations Kabi Kabi people to ensure all Aboriginal Cultural Heritage will be protected, conserved, monitored and managed during project delivery.
What are the construction impacts of this project?
Residents along the water pipeline can reasonably expect trenching works construction impacts to include changed local traffic conditions, noise, dust and vibration. Throughout construction, Unitywater will ensure directly-impacted residents are kept well informed of the status of the works and the anticipated impacts.
How can I contact the project team?
Please contact the project's dedicated community and stakeholder engagement representative:
Aleisha Billing
0437 841 193
Aleisha.Billing@downergroup.com