The utility has secured $135 million from the Queensland Government to deliver the Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant, which is part of the $300 million Yarrabilba and Park Ridge wastewater servicing scheme.
The funding comes through the State Government’s $2 billion Residential Activation Fund, and Logan Water said this investment means Logan can continue to deliver some of the most affordable housing in south-east Queensland while future-proofing critical infrastructure for our growing community.
The project will see the construction of a new 60,000EP wastewater treatment plant at Chambers Flat, along with new pipelines, pump stations and advanced effluent treatment to protect the Logan River and support long-term environmental goals.
Construction is set to begin in 2026, with the first homes connected by 2028.
Logan is the fastest-growing local government area in Queensland, with more than 667,000 residents expected by 2046. According to Logan Water, while the region has consistently delivered on housing targets, pressure on its wastewater network is building.
The utility said that without this new plant, development in much of the city would grind to a halt by 2028. The Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant aims to unlock the next phase of growth in key suburbs like Yarrabilba, Logan Reserve, Park Ridge,and Chambers Flat, supporting around 20,000 new dwellings initially, with capacity for more than 60,000 homes once fully operational.
Logan Water said the planning, design, operations, maintenance, regulation and approvals for this project will require cooperation across Council and strong partnerships with its long-term delivery partners Downer, WSP in Australia and Stantec – but thanks to the long-term planning that’s already been completed, including securing land in 2020, Logan Water is ready to go.
