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\u00a0Cr Barry Green, Shane Potter, Josh Donas and Russell Hood … massive overhaul of infrastructure planned<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

August 6, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

The South Burnett Regional Council has appointed a new Manager for Water and Wastewater to oversee the much-needed overhaul of the region’s water and sewerage infrastructure.<\/p>\n

Russell Hood<\/strong> recently moved his young family to Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

He is credited with leading the restoration, recovery and flood mitigation programs for the Murweh Shire Council which experienced three major floods within three years.<\/p>\n

Water and Wastewater Portfolio spokesman Cr Barry Green<\/strong> said the region’s water and wastewater systems were old and “desperately need attention”.<\/p>\n

“We now have a plan to replace the old pipes, treatment plants and sewers before they fail and cost the community more in the long run,” he said.<\/p>\n

The Council’s Budget for 2012\/13 includes $6.379 million to be spent on operation and maintenance of the region’s water supply and sewerage system. An extra $10.523 million will be spent on capital improvements to water and wastewater.<\/p>\n

“This is just the beginning of our planned investment. Our infrastructure needs to be ready for future growth, ” Cr Green said.<\/p>\n

“Over $90 million will need to be spent over the next 10 years to ensure that our systems are efficient and minimise the costs for our community.”<\/p>\n

Kingaroy Treatment Plant has been allocated $2.06 million for an upgrade.<\/p>\n

“It is at capacity now and we can\u2019t afford environmental issues,” Cr Green said.<\/p>\n

“In the short term we have programmed maintenance to water mains, sewerage mains, manholes, pump stations and water and sewerage infrastructure.<\/p>\n

“In the long term we also need to determine a second source and supply of water for the Nanango area.”<\/p>\n

Mr Hood said the capital works program and Operational Plan would place the South Burnett on a sound footing for the future and “address many issues that have been building over a number of years”.<\/p>\n

“The work that the team have done to get this Budget and program together is a credit to them and will ensure we are able to build a robust system for a sustainable future,” Mr Hood said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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