Council
26 July, 2024
Double boost projects
Two new projects have been announced last week, supporting the growth of Moreton Bay: the first blocks of land in the new city of Waraba are set to be released for less than $300,000, and Unitywater’s Burpengary East Wastewater Treatment Plant will increase capacity by 30 per cent.
While the new release of land will help alleviate the growing housing crisis in Moreton Bay, Unitywater’s increase will support the growth by treating an extra 4 million litres of wastewater per day in Burpengary, Morayfield, Narangba, Beachmere and Deception Bay.
The Waraba blocks will be released in the Lilywood Landings community, with developer Lennium Group having already received 1,000 registrations of interest from potential buyers.
Lennium Group Development Manager Ian Worthington said the release of land is a “historic moment” for Moreton Bay, having an immediate, positive impact on the housing crisis.
“Construction of Lilywood Landings only commenced in February this year but the creation of our first 228 blocks of land is steaming ahead with the first homes expected to start construction by early next year,” he said.
“In a few short years, Lilywood Landings residents will be part of a thriving residential community located alongside the banks of the Caboolture River with close connections to all the great lifestyle benefi ts of this region.”
The sizes and prices of the blocks are set to be announced soon, but Mr Worthington said prices will start at $280,000 for a 315 square metre block suitable for a 4-bedroom 2-bathroom family home.
Mr Worthington said Lennium Group was thrilled with the strong early interest in Lilywood Landings and urged anyone interested being among the first to call Waraba home to register their interest now.
Along with the population growth brought on by Waraba, the catchment of the Burpengary East Wastewater Treatment Plant is expected to continue growing, with the equivalent population it serves forecast to increase from approximately 52,000 at present, to 74,000 by 2026.
With that in mind, Unitywater began improvement works in May, hoping to scale up treatment capacity from approximately 10 million to almost 14 million litres per day by the end of 2026.
Mike Basterfield, Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions at Unitywater, said this investment underscored a commitment to both environmental stewardship and community prosperity.
“Wastewater treatment plants are often the un-sung heroes of our community, not only recycling waste for the community, but playing an essential role in keeping our community healthy”, he said.
“By renewing the infrastructure and improving operational processes, we’re not only meeting the needs of today, but also laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and development well into the future.”
Mr Basterfield said this will be the first major upgrade to the plant since 2012 and will touch on most components of the treatment process.
“New inlet works with enhanced odour control will increase flow capacity of the plant while helping reduce odour experienced by the local community,” he said.
Work will also see a new bioreactor to enhance the efficiency of organic pollutant degradation, a new clarifier constructed, disinfection systems enhanced, and electrical and control systems upgraded.
For more information visit the Unitywater website at www.unitywater.com/aboutus/projects-in-your-area/major-projects/burpengaryeastwastewater-treatmentplant-upgrade.
To find out more about Lilywood Landings, visit https://lilywoodlandings.com.au
