Council calls for tenders for major water project

The call for tenders, which was released on Friday (June 16), is for the construction of an 11-kilometre water main from Midge Point to Bloomsbury.

Mayor Greg Williamson said the project was a significant investment in water infrastructure and would improve water quality and supply for residents in the area.

“We are excited to provide the best possible long-term solution for residents in the Bloomsbury region,” Mayor Williamson said.

“We are currently having to regularly cart water to Bloomsbury to service this part of the region,” he said.

“This, of course, is not sustainable long-term and we are pleased to be able to provide a solution for the region.”

In recent years the network has seen major improvements including the installation of a new water main in Midge Point as well as the Kelsey Creek Water Treatment plant upgrade.

Interested parties can refer to QTenders for more information.

Works are expected to commence late 2023 and are proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Building our Regions program and Mackay Regional Council.