Night start for new reservoir

Work has begun on a new 15 megalitre water reservoir which will supply more than 100,000 residents in a fast-growing area of Moreton Bay.

Part of the Pine Valley Water Supply Project, the new reservoir at Jacko Place, Morayfield will serve new residents in Caboolture West, Morayfield and Narangba.

The base has been poured by Unitywater’s capital delivery partner Downer along with 44 concrete panels to be raised vertically and form the reservoir wall.

Unitywater CEO Anna Jackson said 270 cubic metres of reinforced concrete was used for the slab pour, that took place from 2am–8am.

“That’s equivalent to the foundations for about seven new homes,” she said. “While a 2am start is unusual, it was technically essential for a concrete pour of this magnitude.

“Commencing construction in the cool, early hours of the morning allows the concrete to cure under ideal conditions, giving the reservoir the strongest possible foundation.”

The Pine Valley Water Supply Project also includes more than 8kms of connecting water pipelines and two additional 10-megalitre water reservoirs to be built in the future.

Ms Jackson said in the last financial year, Unitywater had issued approval for more than 10,000 new homes and connected 6969 newly built properties.

“Delivery of critical infrastructure for residents to access safe, reliable water and wastewater services is the key to accelerated local housing supply,” Mayor Peter Flannery said.

“This is a really exciting milestone for City of Moreton Bay with our greenfield sites at Waraba, Morayfield and Narangba now a reality.”

Construction began in early 2025 and is on track for completion in mid-2027.