Early works - February 2025

Early works for the project are being completed in stages, with Stage 1 now completed and Stage 2 set to begin in late February or March 2025.

Stage 1 included the removal of waste (303 vehicle tyres and 13 tonnes of general waste), environmental testing and clearing vegetation for site security.

Stage 2 will involve further vegetation clearing, relocation of logs for wildlife habitat, and construction of a new access road to the wastewater treatment plant site. A site office will also be established. Some traffic management will be needed on St Andrews Drive which may result in some minor delays for those travelling to the Billy Lights Point Boat ramp.

What’s next

Construction of the desalination plant and Marine Intake Pump Station (MIPS) is expected to begin in late March, while the transfer pipeline construction is not expected to start before mid-2025.

For more details, view the latest project update.