Infrastructure Investment Strengthens Water and Sewer Services
Published on 23 June 2026
Burdekin Shire Council is continuing its investment in essential water and sewer infrastructure as part of the 2026/27 Budget, with $1.96 million allocated to sewerage infrastructure upgrades, alongside significant investment in water supply infrastructure to support both drinking water and wastewater services across the Shire.
This program focuses on maintaining and upgrading essential infrastructure to support a growing community.
Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said these works are essential to everyday life across the Burdekin.
“While often out of sight, these services play a vital role in our community, from supporting public health to protecting the environment and ensuring everything runs safely and reliably,” Mayor Dalle Cort said.
“This year’s investment focuses on improving system performance, reducing risk and ensuring our infrastructure can support future growth, helping to prevent failures and maintain reliable services for the community.”
Key projects include:
- South Ayr Water Treatment Upgrade
- Home Hill Augmentation Pipeline Stage 1a
- Sewer Reline and Manhole Rehabilitation Project
- Sewer Pump Upgrade and Replacement Program
- Water Main Replacement Program
- Hydrant Replacement Program
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Additional upgrades include pump station improvements, treatment plant upgrades, and network renewals across the Shire.
These investments strengthen reliability, protect environmental health and support sustainable growth across the Burdekin.
To access the Burdekin Shire Council 2026/27 Budget document, visit bit.ly/BDKBudget.
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