Acknowledgement of Country

The Cairns Water Security Stage 1 (CWSS1) project is being developed on Yidinji Country. Cairns Regional Council acknowledges and pays our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the lands covered by the project area, the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji, Dulabed and Malanbarra Yidinji, and Madjandji peoples. We extend this respect to all Elders past, present and future.



Construction Works Notifications

CWSS1 Works Notifications - Location and details of upcoming, current and past works.


Learn about the Cairns Water Security Stage 1 project


Construction Alignment Map

A zoomable map showing the location of where the major project components are being constructed, including the water treatment plant, water reservoir, Mulgrave River Intake, and pipework.


Three month construction works lookahead*

* Subject to weather and site conditions
  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    October 2024

    • Continue excavation works at the Jones Road site for the water treatment plant, reservoir and access road.
    • Continue installing steel mesh and concrete to stabilise the hill for the access road to the water reservoir site.
    • Commence foundation works for the water treatment plant.
    • Ongoing design investigations.
    • Continue upgrades to Jones Road.
    • Establish the Maher Road compound.
  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    November 2024

    • Continue excavation works at the Jones Road site for the water treatment plant, reservoir and access road.
    • Continue foundation works for the water treatment plant.
    • Commencement of water treatment plant concrete works.
    • Continue upgrades to Jones Road.
    • Continue installing steel mesh and concrete to stabilise the hill for the access road to the water reservoir site.
    • Commence installation of pipes at the water treatment plant.
    • Continue the establishment of the Maher Road compound.
    • Commence installation of testing wells as part of the Mulgrave River intake.
  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    December 2024

    • Continue construction of the reservoir access road.
    • Continue the water treatment plant concrete works.
    • Commence construction of the reservoir.
    • Continue installing pipes at the water treatment plant.
    • Continue upgrades to Jones Road.
    • Continue installation of the testing wells as part of the Mulgrave River intake.
    • Commence delivery of pipe to Maher Road compound.
    • Commence trenchless pipe installation on Maher Road.
  • Timeline item 4 - active

    February 2025

    • Continue earthworks on site for the water treatment plant, reservoir, and new access road

    • Steel fixing and concrete pours at the water treatment plant site

    • Upgrade of Jones Road, including the installation of drainage

    • Construction works will begin on the 8ML reservoir and 5ML clear water storage

    • Upgrade to the cane rail level crossing where it transitions through the newly constructed Jones Road

    • Continuation of locating and marking existing utilities such as gas, telecommunications, power, sewer, and water

    • Continuation of surveying and alignment checks

    • Ongoing pipe deliveries to the site compound at Maher Road and Jones Road, Gordonvale

    • Test drills to assist in determining the final location of the intake wells and yield as part of the Mulgrave River intake

    • Commence preparation works for pipe installations

  • Timeline item 5 - active

    March 2025

    • Ongoing excavation works on site for the water treatment plant, reservoir, and access road

    • Continue water treatment plant steel fixing and concrete works

    • Continue upgrades to Jones Road

    • Ongoing works for the 8ML reservoir and 5ML clear water storage

    • Commence installation of pipes for the water treatment plant

    • Commence installation of the intake wells as part of the Mulgrave River intake

    • Commence pipelaying activities in Gordonvale township, Aloomba and Behana

  • Timeline item 6 - active

    April 2025

    • Continue the water treatment plant concrete works

    • Continue installing pipes for the water treatment plant

    • Continue upgrades to Jones Road

    • Ongoing works for the 8ML reservoir and 5ML clear water storage

    • Continue installation of the intake wells as part of the Mulgrave River intake

    • Continue pipelaying activities in Gordonvale township, Aloomba and Behana

    • Commence construction activities for the Administration building at the WTP site