Published on 21 July 2026
21 July 2026
Aging water and sewer infrastructure the focus of Division 6 upgrades
Division 6 residents will benefit from significant water and sewerage upgrades, with $4.6 million allocated through Council's $263.4m 2026-27 Budget to improve essential services and support the community's future needs.
The projects are included in the Budget’s $139.6m capital works program - the key program to help manage, improve and renew Councils $2.6b in assets on an ongoing basis.
Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig said that the budget placed a strong emphasis on renewing ageing infrastructure to ensure the community continues to have access to safe, reliable and high-quality services.
"A key priority for Council is renewing ageing infrastructure while continuing to live within our means," Mayor Hartwig said.
"The 2026-27 Budget includes $49.6 million investment in water and wastewater projects across the region, including upgrades to water infrastructure in Goomeri and Kilkivan.
"This funding will strengthen our network, protect our most precious resource water, and ensure we continue delivering safe and reliable essential services to our community now and into the future."
Division 6 Councillor Warren McKewan said that this year's budget reflected the vital need to invest in projects that provide key public services that make the biggest difference to residents.
"Balancing the financial needs of our region is never easy. We've had to carefully prioritise where funding will have the greatest impact while tackling the challenge of ageing infrastructure that requires significant renewal," Cr McKewan said.
"More than $4.6 million has been committed to critical water and sewerage across Division 6, including $2 million for the Goomeri Sewerage Plant and $1.8 million for the Goomeri Water Treatment Plant.
"We're also allocating $695,000 to renew infrastructure at the Kilkivan Water and Sewerage Plants, helping to ensure these services can continue to operate for years to come.
"Beyond these essential service works, Council is investing $125,000 to renew the Kilkivan Lions Park playground, creating a safer, more modern and welcoming space for local families to enjoy."
Key Division 6 projects include:
Goomeri Sewerage Treatment Plant Upgrade $2million
Goomeri Water Treatment Plant Upgrade $1.9 million
Kilkivan Sewerage Treatment Plant Upgrade – Detailed Design and Early Works $620,000
Kilkivan Water Treatment Plant Upgrade – Detailed Design $75,000
Kilkivan Lions Park Playground Renewal $125,000
Rocks Road Widening – Detailed Design $50,000
To find our more visit: https://www.gympie.qld.gov.au/Council-Budget
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