Southside Sewer Project

In April 2011, a Sewer Connection policy was adopted to connect identified septic properties to the sewer network in 16 stages. This policy was brought in for a number of reasons, the main focus being the environmental impact of septic systems in an urban area.

The Southside sewerage program has been on hold since 2017. In July 2022, Council received notification that the application for funding under the Queensland Government’s 2022 Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (2022-24 LGGSP) was successful. This funding represents 60% of the estimated project cost for Stages 8, 9 and 10 excluding the cost of house connections, or decommissioning of the properties’ septic/treatment systems.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on 28th August 2022, Council endorsed the addition of a Benefitted Area Levy to the rates of affected properties. This levy will cover the cost of decommissioning the septic system and construction of the house connection to the sewerage network.

Following community feedback, in October 2024 it was decided to provide residents with additional options for their connections with Stage 8 residents being notified of the new options which included:

  • Property owners can arrange their own connections through a licensed plumber of their choice
  • Through Council either payable upfront or opt to pay via a levy on your rates with the levy being based on the cost of their individual connection instead of averaged across all properties. The levy would remain attached to the property upon sale.

Stage 8  – 66 Properties

Stage 9  – 75 Properties

Stage 10  – 51 Properties

 

Project milestones
 

Stage Timeline
Stage 8 Connections in progress
Stage 9 Completion of sewer main installation – End of 2024
Stage 10 Completion of sewer main installation – End of 2025

 

How do I keep up-to-date on this project?

Residents with affected properties are encouraged to register to our newsletter database for periodic updates.

If you have any questions send us an email on sewerproject.southside@gympie.qld.gov.au  or call us on 1300 307 800.

Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies program in association with Gympie Regional Council.

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