Elimbah is about to enter a year of major underground construction, with more than $30 million in new water and sewer infrastructure set to roll out across key roads. Residents living along the project corridor have already been formally notified of the works.
Construction is scheduled to begin from mid-March 2026, with works expected to continue in stages for about 12 months, weather permitting.
The Elimbah Water and Sewerage Infrastructure Project
The project, known as the Elimbah Water and Sewerage Infrastructure Project, will deliver new sewer pipelines, a wastewater pump station, upgraded water mains and supporting infrastructure designed to service future residential development bounded by Pumicestone Road, Clinker Road and the Bruce Highway.
The works include a gravity sewer running down McGarry Road, a new pump station near Old Toorbul Point Road, and a rising main that will pass under the Bruce Highway before connecting along Flowers Road and Pumicestone Road. A barometric loop will be installed at the intersection of Pumicestone Road and Reserve Drive.
Water infrastructure upgrades are also planned, including a new water main beneath Pumicestone Road between Clinker Road and Bigmor Drive, and an upgraded section along Rudken Parade between Sunita Drive and Fairmount Street.
National civil contractor Winslow Group has been engaged to deliver the works on behalf of developer Goldfields.
Residents Notified Ahead of Works
Nearby residents received letters in February advising them that construction would begin on 13 March 2026. The correspondence outlined expected work hours of 6:30 am to 6:30 pm Monday to Friday, and 6:30 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays, depending on weather and site conditions.
The letter explained that residents may notice increased vehicle movements, construction noise and temporary traffic changes, including reduced speed limits, lane closures or narrowed lanes. Traffic control measures will operate under an approved Traffic Management Plan overseen by City of Moreton Bay Council.
Project information states that detailed notifications will be distributed ahead of specific stages of work in each area to minimise disruption where possible.
Latest Elimbah Development Update
The mid-March construction timeline also lines up with a bigger push to prepare Elimbah for major new housing.
In late January and early February 2026, reports cited that a large Elimbah site near Pumicestone Road and Clinker Road changed hands in a deal valued at about $318.5 million, with plans reported for a master-planned community of up to 1,400 homes. Those reports also noted that infrastructure agreements with Unitywater and the local council were in place, and that key trunk works such as external water and sewer servicing are expected to be delivered by early 2027.
Supporting Future Growth
The infrastructure of the Elimbah Water and Sewerage Infrastructure Project is essential groundwork to support long-term residential and urban development in Elimbah. The upgrades are designed to ensure water supply and wastewater systems can meet demand as the area grows.
Residents seeking updates can register for notifications through the project website or contact the project team directly via community@elimbahwsip.com.au or 1800 716 761.
Published 2-Mar-2026
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