Cherbourg water quality improvement project
Delivered in partnership by the Australian Government and Queensland Government
Work has begun on the design and construction of water infrastructure upgrades in the Cherbourg community. The water infrastructure upgrades will include:
- Bert Button Reservoir – a new reservoir, new mains and connections to supply the local area.
- Town water mains replacement – approximately 2kms of water mains will be replaced throughout the community.
- Water treatment plant - new raw water pump control system, filtration, dosing systems, UV treatment, associated pipework and modern control systems including SCADA.
The project team will consult with all stakeholders throughout the project. They will work closely with the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and the local community to consider water safety and reliability issues.
| Aspect of project | Phase of Project | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Stakeholder consultation | Mid 2025 | |
| Bert Button Reservoir | Detailed design | June 2025 |
| Construction start | October 2025 | |
| Infrastructure commissioned and operational | Early 2026 | |
| Town water mains replacement | Detailed design | June 2025 |
| Construction start | Late 2025 | |
| Infrastructure commissioned and operational | Late 2026 | |
| Water treatment plant upgrade | Detailed design | July 2025 |
| Construction start | Early 2026 | |
| Infrastructure commissioned and operational | Late 2026 |
More information
- Understand more about the Australian Government’s investment in water infrastructure projects for First Nations communities through its National Water Infrastructure Fund (NWIF).
- Read about other Queensland projects funded through the NWIF.
- How to use water wisely
- Contact engineering@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au.