13 OCTOBER, 2022 - PORT HINCHINBROOK NORMALISATION UPDATE

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13th October 2022

The normalisation of Port Hinchinbrook is progressing with Cassowary Coast Regional Council focusing on a number of important projects across the suburb. The broader project has seen Council acquire road, sewage, open space, stormwater and water assets within Port Hinchinbrook. Council is working to maintain, renew and upgrade this infrastructure in line with Council’s current service standards across the region.

Major projects within Port Hinchinbrook include the design and construction of the Cardwell Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and the emergency dredging of One Mile Creek.

Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Mark Nolan said Council is committed to the normalisation of Port Hinchinbrook and delivering works to a high standard for the Cardwell community.

“Council will ensure through the normalisation that Port Hinchinbrook reaches its full potential as the southern jewel of the Cassowary Coast and is looking forward to reinvigorating the suburb.

“These projects we believe will install confidence in the community and investors, further grow the tourism reputation of the area and drive the local economy,” said Mayor Nolan.

Council has reached a significant milestone in the Cardwell Sewage Treatment Plant project with the detailed design complete and released to market seeking suitably qualified contractors to deliver this key infrastructure. Council anticipates considering contract award in November 2022.

To provide for the operation of the new STP an application for an Environmental Authority was submitted in early September and is progressing toward approval. The Environmental Authority allows Council to operate the sewage system and provide services to the Port Hinchinbrook community whilst complying with legislative requirements.

The emergency dredging of One Mile Creek is progressing with draft agreements provided to the Liquidator for access to dredge spoil ponds and approval to operate under the existing dredging permits. Once negotiations have been finalised an open tender will be undertaken to award the project for delivery. Council anticipates that works will commence early in 2023.

For further information visit yoursay.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/port-hinchinbrook or contact Council at 1300 763 903 or via email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.