Water relief in sight as $16.4m treatment plant plan unveiled
Shire water
A new $16.4m water-treatment plant is set to be built in Mossman to help secure the long-term water future of Douglas Shire.
The council has put out the call for contractors to apply to build the plant next to Mossman River, with the money to come from a $10m grant provided by the Federal and State Governments, as well as $6.4m from a National Water Grid Fund grant.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said there was much interest from companies to take on the project.
“The strong turnout at a recent briefing and site inspection shows just how much interest there is in being part of this generational project,” Mayor Scomazzon said.
“This is about securing our water future for decades to come and it’s encouraging to see so many experienced contractors eager to contribute.”
The successful tenderer will design, build and commission a new raw water intake and pre-treatment plant.
The plant will play a vital role in strengthening water security, supporting population growth, tourism and climate resilience, the DSC stated.
About 2000 million litres per year is likely to be added to the Douglas Shire water network when the new intake is operational, with the contract scheduled to be awarded early next year.
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