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.


Project Newsletters


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.


Construction Works Notifications

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


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 - active

    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 - incomplete

    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.