Water security boost for Magnetic Island
Date published: 19 September 2023
Magnetic Island’s water security will be bolstered with the installation of a new one-kilometre water pipeline at Picnic Bay, with works starting this week.
The installation forms part of the Picnic Bay Bypass Water Main project which has been designed to improve reliability for Magnetic Island’s water system as part of Council’s $400 million investment into roads, transport management, open spaces and water and wastewater management this financial year.
The new water pipeline will run along West Point Road and Yule Street between the Cockle Bay Drive and Birt Street intersections and will be delivered by local contractor BMD Construction.
Townsville Water and Resource Recovery Committee chairperson Russ Cook said the pipeline would help reinforce Townsville’s water security.
“It is essential that Council invests in critical infrastructure like water pipelines to ensure our rapidly growing population has water security both now and well into the future,” Cr Cook said.
“We are committed to delivering essential services like water security to ensure the needs of our community are met. By undertaking the Picnic Bay Bypass Water Main project, we will be able to improve the reliability of water supply through Magnetic Island.
“The work will include constructing a 940m-long, 375mm-diameter water main along West Point Road and Yule Street and is expected to take six months to complete, weather and project conditions permitting.
“During this time there will be changed traffic conditions along the proposed pipeline route, with traffic control in place.
“I’m urging residents and visitors to slow down and be careful in the area. Council has had a huge increase in near-miss incidents around road works this year, so we really want motorists to exercise some patience and help keep our Council teammates safe while they’re on the job.”
For more information, head to the Picnic Bay Bypass Water Main project page.
