Contractor anchored for dam work

A major upgrade to North Pine Dam will start this year after Seqwater awarded the contract for initial strengthening works.

SRG Global Civil will deliver the works from mid-2025 (finishing in 2027) at the start of improvements costing more than $69 million.

Stage one includes installing more than 50 post-tensioned anchors into the monoliths which form part of the dam wall, ranging from 42-102 metres in length.

The anchors will add around 75,000 tonnes of effective weight into the dam wall to further strengthen the structure. Work will support approximately 50 jobs on-site.

Seqwater Executive General Manager Infrastructure, Planning and Capital Delivery, Sarah Dixon, said strengthening will prepare the dam for majors works.

“North Pine Dam plays an important role in the SEQ Water Grid and supplies drinking water for the people of north Brisbane and Moreton Bay,” said Ms Dixon.

While North Pine Dam continues to operate safely under normal conditions, North Pine Dam Improvement Project will ensure it meets modern engineering and design standards.

“The strengthening works starting this year will deliver enhanced safety benefits and prepare the dam for its major upgrade in the future.”

A Detailed Business Case is underway for the North Pine Dam Improvement Project to inform the design of the planned upgrade - the first major upgrade since the dam's construction in 1976.

Seqwater will be hosting regular community information sessions to provide further details. To stay up to date, visit the Seqwater website.

To connect with the project team, email [email protected] or call 07 3432 7000 during business hours.