New wastewater infrastructure planned for Narangba and surrounding growth areas is expected to support thousands of future homes, with construction also expected to affect parts of a community-maintained native bushland park.
Roseberry Place Park, which extends from the end of Roseberry Place to Old Bay Road, has been planted and maintained by the Roseberry Place Bushcare Group and through National Tree Day events for about 25 years.
Resident and Roseberry Place Bushcare group volunteer David Dunstan said he understood the need for the project after initially raising concerns about its impact on the park backing onto his property.
Mr Dunstan said he became concerned when he noticed a group of people walking through the park and later learned a major wastewater pipeline was proposed to pass through the area. He contacted City of Moreton Bay Council, prompting a meeting between Bushcare volunteers and Unitywater representatives.
“We were very happy with the meeting and how helpful the representatives were,” Mr Dunstan said.
Unitywater is planning to install about 11 kilometres of new wastewater pipeline as part of its Narangba Wastewater Network Capacity Upgrade Project, which aims to support an estimated 100,000 new residents across Morayfield South, Burpengary East, Narangba East and Pine Valley over the next 20 years. The project will also include a new wastewater pump station on Mackie Road and upgrades to existing stations on Mumford Road and Delaney Road.
The pipeline section through Roseberry Place Park is expected to follow an existing six-metre fire buffer along the back fences of nearby homes, which would reduce the amount of vegetation that needs to be removed.
Mr Dunstan said only a small section of bush was expected to be cleared to allow access for machinery, with affected areas expected to be revegetated following construction.
“I understand that they will need more capacity for all the new development,” he said.
Project Scope and Infrastructure Upgrade Details
Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions, Mike Basterfield, said the project would help unlock 33,670 residential lots and support sustainable growth in the City of Moreton Bay.
“This infrastructure will improve system reliability and reduce the risk of wastewater overflows to support sustainable growth in the area,” Mr Basterfield said.
Construction is expected to begin in stages from late 2026, with the Creek Road to Old Bay Road and Roseberry Place Park section anticipated to start in early to mid-2027.
Unitywater says residents may experience traffic management, dust and construction noise, with every effort to be made to minimise these impacts.
For project information, contact Community Engagement Advisor Aiden Kelly on 0437 312 931 or aiden.kelly@downergroup.com
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