Mornington Island water supply project
Delivered in partnership by the Australian Government and Queensland Government.
Work has begun on the project to design and construct an upgraded water treatment plant for Mornington Island.
Upgrades include review of raw water infrastructure, improved chemical storage and dosing systems, new filtration, UV treatment, associated pipework and pumps, instrumentation, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control the treatment processes.
The project team will consult with all stakeholders throughout the project. They will work closely with the Mornington Island Shire Council and the local community to consider water safety and reliability issues.
| Phase of project | Start date |
|---|---|
| Stakeholder consultation | June 2025 |
| Water treatment plant upgrades - detailed design | Mid 2025 |
| Water treatment plant upgrades - construction starts | Early 2026 |
| Water treatment plant upgrades - infrastructure commissioned and operational | Mid 2026 |
More information
- Understand more about the Australian Government’s investment in water infrastructure projects for First Nations communities through its National Water Grid Fund (NWGF)
- Read about other Queensland projects funded through the NWGF
- How to use water wisely
- Contact engineering@dsdilgp.qld.gov.au.