The Queensland Government has announced a $2.75 million investment in critical upgrades for Goondiwindi Regional Council.
The Government says the vital project will ensure Texas residents have access to clean, safe and modern water and wastewater facilities for years to come.
Work is underway to construct a new pump station and associated infrastructure at the Texas Sewage Treatment Plant, along with a connecting pipeline and effluent disposal system that includes three pivot irrigators.
The funding from the 2024-28 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program will support the Council to deliver the project, modernising local infrastructure to meet the community’s demands.
“I am delighted to see the huge amount of work being done on this essential project,” said Minister for Local Government and Water, Ann Leahy.
“Wastewater and sewerage are two things we don’t often think about once it goes down the drain, but this significant project will not only meet the demands for the Texas community for many more years, it will also safely repurpose the effluent available locally.
“The Crisafulli Government will continue to back councils like Goondiwindi to ensure their critical infrastructure is fit for purpose and meeting the needs of the community.”
Goondiwindi Regional Council Mayor, Lawrence Springborg AM, thanked the State Government for the investment in local infrastructure.
“This upgrade will replace ageing infrastructure and ensures we can continue to deliver safe and compliant wastewater management well into the future,” said Mayor Springborg.
