A major upgrade of the Coes Creek water reservoir is underway, helping secure a reliable drinking water supply for about 2,000 local residents for decades to come.
The Coes Creek reservoir is one of seven being renewed across the Sunshine Coast, Noosa and Moreton Bay regions as part of Unitywater’s $500 million infrastructure replacement and renewals program.
The Coes Creek reservoir, built in 1974, is undergoing a major upgrade to help secure drinking water supplies for about 2,000 residents.
Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Mike Basterfield said the upgrades would extend the life of ageing infrastructure and help secure reliable drinking water supplies for growing communities.
“We have 103 water reservoirs across our network, some of which have been serving their communities for more than 50 years,” Mr Basterfield said.
“The Coes Creek reservoir, constructed in 1974, supplies water to about 2,000 residents and is undergoing a 10-month upgrade until June 2027, including a new roof, gutters and access system, new valves to better manage water flow and the cleaning and recoating of the internal walls of the reservoir.”
The broader renewal program will support water supplies for more than 155,000 residents, with other reservoirs earmarked for improvements at Pomona, Bellara, Morayfield, Cashmere, Eatons Hill and Ferny Hills.
The upgrades include structural improvements, roof replacements, pipework and concrete repairs, security enhancements and internal cleaning and recoating.
At Bellara on Bribie Island, a roof replacement will help protect the drinking water supply for nearly 23,000 residents, while works at Cashmere and Eatons Hill will include internal refurbishment and other infrastructure improvements.
Unitywater delivery partner Downer is carrying out the works and keeping directly affected residents informed throughout the projects.
Downer Executive General Manager Water Neal Firth said: “We're working closely with Unitywater to deliver these projects safely and efficiently while helping ensure communities continue to have access to a safe and reliable water supply."