A giant concrete lid has been installed on a new sewer pump station in Bargara sealing another stage of critical infrastructure delivery that supports growth and future housing development.
The sewer pump station is a significant milestone in the Coastal Sewerage Diversion project and will divert sewage from the Bargara Wastewater Treatment Plant direct to the modern Rubyanna facility.
It’s part of Bundaberg Regional Council’s plans to connect more coastal homes to the modern Rubyanna Wastewater Treatment Plant, allowing for increased capacity to support future growth in the coastal region.
This will be implemented through the new pump station build in Bargara which will help to divert sewage via an already constructed 7 km pipeline once completed.
The massive 33-ton concrete lid has recently been lifted into place using a large crane and marks the completion of the external structure of the pump station, allowing the next phase of internal fit-out work to begin.
Water, Waste and Renewable Economy portfolio spokesperson Cr Gary Kirk said it was an important milestone in the overall project.
“This installation is a crucial step towards completing the pump station, which is a key component of the Bargara to Rubyanna Coastal Sewerage Diversion Project,” he said.
“With the lid in place, contractors can now start the last stage of work, bringing us one step closer to finalising this essential infrastructure.”
The Bargara to Rubyanna Diversion Project is set to be completed in early 2025.
“This project is vital for unlocking sewer services for the growing coastal communities around Bargara,” Cr Kirk said.
“By diverting sewage from Burnett Heads and Elliott Heads to the larger Rubyanna plant, we’re ensuring the region is equipped to handle population growth well into the future.
“The Rubyanna Wastewater Treatment Plant was built to cater to this increased capacity and has provided improved environmental outcomes.”
The Coastal Sewerage Diversion project is supported by the Queensland Government’s Building Our Regions program.
