$8.3 million water main renewal program underway
Published on 05 November 2026
Gympie Regional Council is investing $8.3 million in the region’s water network this financial year to improve the delivery of this essential service across the Region.
The annual Water Main Renewal Program is focused on restoring and replacing ageing water mains across the region to improve the reliability and resilience of the water supply network and reduce the risk of future breaks and interruptions.
Mayor Glen Hartwig said renewing the water network was an important part of maintaining a reliable essential service for the region.
“Most people don't think about the pipes under their street because people trust that the taps will keep flowing and water will be available whenever and wherever they need it. Council has an ongoing responsibility on ensuring this essential infrastructure is functioning as it should,” Mayor Hartwig said.
"We know our water infrastructure network is ageing, with some of our mains more than 50 years old.
“That’s why we’re continuing to invest in replacing sections of the network, before they become a problem, as part of a much broader water infrastructure works program
“This year’s $8.3 million program will see work happening in communities right across the region.
“It’s about taking a proactive approach to our water network and making sure the infrastructure can keep up with our growing community.”
The program will include construction works at seven locations:
- Santa Maria, Cooloola Cove
- Nautilus Drive, Cooloola Cove
- Nash Street, Gympie
- Yabba Creek Road, Imbil
- Stanley Lane, Gympie
- Brisbane Road Gympie
- Phoenix Lane, Gympie.
Council will also progress the design of a further nine water main renewals, helping prepare these projects for future construction.
- Roebuck Street, Cooloola Cove
- Dart Street, Tin Can Bay
- Endeavour Drive, Cooloola Cove
- Wises Road, Gympie
- Tweed Lane, Gympie
- George Street, Imbil
- Cartwright Road, Gympie
- Alexander Place, Gympie
- Carlo Road, Rainbow Beach
Residents directly impacted by construction works will be notified ahead of works commencing,
with Council working towards minimising disruption wherever possible.
For more information, visit Water Main Replacement Program | Gympie Regional Council