Teddington Water Treatment Plant to get major upgrade

The Teddington Water Treatment Plant is undergoing a $3.5 million upgrade.

“The work will ensure that the plant, which supplies water to Maryborough and surrounds, will deliver treated water even if there is a blackout,” Director of Wide Bay Water and Waste Services, Mark Vanner said.

The project is part of Council’s asset renewal and improvement program aimed at delivering quality services and resilient infrastructure.

“One of Council’s core responsibilities is to provide safe, reliable, efficient water and wastewater services to residents and businesses on the Fraser Coast,” he said.

In the past four years, Council has invested more than $7m in improvements at the Teddington Water Treatment Plant.

The project includes new pumps, reconfiguration of pipework, and replacement of switchboards and wiring.

BOC Limited was awarded a $132,000 contract to install a carbon dioxide system and, following completion, supply carbon dioxide gas for the next five years.

Carbon dioxide gas is injected into the water to lower pH levels.

“Local contractor, JAC Civil was awarded the $615,000 contract for the civil works needed to install the carbon dioxide storage vessel,” Mr Vanner said.

“Because of the importance of the Teddington Water Treatment Plant, Council will also buy and connect a standby generator to power the entire site to ensure it can continue to supply water, irrespective of power outages.

“The purchase of the generator is being funded under the State Government’s Works for Queensland program.

“It is anticipated that all works will be completed by the end of June, and we are not expecting any disruptions to the water supply while the work is underway.”