Northern Peninsula Area water supply project
Delivered in partnership by the Australian Government and Queensland Governments.
Work has begun on the project to design and construct an upgraded water treatment plant, replace sections of water mains in Bamaga and Seisia, and connect a new water main in New Mapoon. The water infrastructure upgrades will include:
- Bamaga water treatment plant upgrades – new pre-treatment, filters, dosing systems, UV treatment, associated pipework and control system known as SCADA to monitor and control the treatment processes.
- NPARC water mains replacement - replacing approximately 1.4km of asbestos cement pipeline in Bamaga, replacing approximately 1km of asbestos cement pipeline in Seisia and connection of new water main in New Mapoon.
The project team will consult with all stakeholders throughout the project. They will work closely with the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council and the local community to consider water safety and reliability issues.
| Phase of project | Start date |
|---|---|
| Stakeholder consultation | May 2025 |
| Bamaga Water Treatment Plant upgrades - Detailed design | Mid 2025 |
| Bamaga Water Treatment Plant upgrades - Construction starts | Early 2026 |
| Bamaga Water Treatment Plant upgrades - Infrastructure commissioned and operational | Mid 2026 |
| NPARC Water Mains replacement - Construction starts | Mid 2025 |
| NPARC Water Mains replacement - Infrastructure commissioned and operational | Late 2025 |
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.