Minister for Water Glenn Butcher said in May crews would replace eight 50-year-old valves along two bulk water supply pipelines that draw from Seqwater’s Green Hill Reservoirs near Chapel Hill – one of Brisbane’s biggest water storages.

“This is a vital section of the South East Queensland Water Grid, carrying more than 300 megalitres or 120 Olympic swimming pools, of drinking water every single day,” the Minister said.

“This $2 million investment will extend the life of these key water mains, safeguarding Seqwater’s ability to move our drinking water from where it’s treated at the Mt Crosby water treatment plants, into one of the city’s biggest water storages and on to where it is needed.”

Seqwater Acting Chief Executive Officer Ross Muir said Seqwater was working closely with the region’s water services provider, Urban Utilities, to maintain water supply during the works.

“It’s important to us to complete this upgrade with as little disruption to the community as possible,” Mr Muir said.

“We will be carefully coordinating with Urban Utilities throughout the works who will be supplying water from a different part of their network to maintain water supply while the valves are replaced.”

The Green Hill Reservoirs, hold up to 155 megalitres of drinking water. The reservoirs form a vital part of the SEQ Water Grid, which includes more than 600 kilometres of bulk water supply pipelines, that allows Seqwater to move treated drinking water around the region.

The valve replacements will take place near the water reservoirs at Russell Terrace in Chapel Hill and Cedarleigh Road in Kenmore from 13 – 22 May 2023. 

No unplanned water loss should occur during the works but if anyone in the area experiences any impacts or has any concerns, they can contact Urban Utilities’ 24/7 Faults and Emergencies line on 13 23 64.

For more information about the project, visit urbanutilities.com.au/seqwaterworks.