Water and sewer upgrades underway as Council completes 150 repairs

Published on 15 June 2026

Mayor Tony Williams and Water portfolio Councillor Edward Oram on site during pipeline upgrades at Port Curtis.jpg

Rockhampton Regional Council has completed more than150 water main repairs across the region, with ongoing investment keeping essential water and sewer services running reliably for residents.

The works form part of an ongoing maintenance and upgrade program delivered by Council’s Fitzroy River Water team, which services 904 kilometres of water mains and 784 kilometres of sewer mains.

In recent months, major upgrades have been carried out at key sites, including the Agnes Street Water Pump Station, where new pumps, motors and pipework have been installed. Crews have also overhauled pump and motor assemblies at the Highlift Water Pump Station as part of the four-year maintenance schedule.

Council is also continuing to invest in long-term infrastructure renewal, with three kilometres of sewer relining scheduled as part of the 2025/26 sewer rehabilitation program.

Maintaining and renewing essential water and sewer infrastructure remains a key priority as Council plans for future growth and continued service reliability.

Quotes attributable to Rockhampton Mayor Tony Williams

“Council’s water and sewer network is one of the most critical services we deliver, supporting homes and businesses across the region every day.

“While a lot of this work happens out of sight, our maintenance of the water network plays a really important role in ensuring our community can rely on essential services without interruption.

“Council is committed to maintaining and upgrading this infrastructure to meet the needs of our growing region into the future.”

Quotes attributable to Water Councillor Edward Oram

“Our crews are constantly working across the region to maintain and improve a very large and complex network of water and sewer infrastructure.

“From pump station upgrades through to sewer relining and routine maintenance, every piece of work contributes to a safer, more reliable system.

“This is about staying ahead of issues, improving efficiency, and ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality water and sewer services to our community every day.”