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Proposed Gold Coast Desalination Plant Expansion - Upcoming geotechnical investigations for potential booster pump sites

Geotechnical investigations will be conducted on the week of 1 August 2024 (weather and conditions permitting) at Lancashire Park,  Mudgeeraba. 

To move the treated water around the SEQ Water Grid, additional infrastructure, such as booster pumps to help maintain water pressure and flow through the existing pipeline, would be required. The project is currently in the business case phase, with detailed planning underway, which includes investigation into the location of potential pump stations.  

Upcoming works

Geotechnical investigations will be conducted on the week of 1 August 2024 between the hours of 6.30am and 5.30pm (weather and conditions permitting) at Lancashire Park, 41 Lancashire Drive, Mudgeeraba. 

The geotechnical investigation is comprised of borehole drilling and standard penetration testing with a ‘hammer’ to collect soil samples for laboratory testing. 

What can I expect?

  • Geotechnical engineers onsite 

  • Mobile drill rig and equipment operating onsite 

  • Borehole drilling and hammering in the south east corner of the park 

  • Nearby residents may experience intermittent noise and vibration 

  • The drilling process will create small holes in the ground which will be filled in upon completion of the investigation. 

Keeping you informed

Thank you for your understanding and patience while this important investigation is completed. 

Seqwater is committed to keeping the local community informed as this project progresses. To sign up for updates on the proposed expansion of the Gold Coast Desalination Plant, please visit the project web page or email [email protected] and ask to be added to the project update list. 

For more information on the project, please contact: 

Any questions?

For all media enquiries, please contact a member of our media team by phone or email:

07 3247 3000

[email protected]

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