A $650,000 water security project has been completed in Port Douglas.
The recently-constructed Grant Street water main has been connected into the major Macrossan Street pipeline, which feeds up to the Flagstaff Hill reservoir.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said she was pleased the major upgrade had been completed.
“Contractors have replaced some very old pipe sections during this project and as a result the reliability of the water network will significantly improve,” Mayor Scomazzon said.
“The design also provides an alternate water supply configuration for the Port Douglas business district. The water main upgrade, with the final pipework connected offers redundancy within the water network for the business district within Macrossan St, Grant St & Wharf St”
Mayor Scomazzon said it had been challenging time for both the Grant and Macrossan Street traders while the works were completed.
“I would like to thank local businesses for their patience during this time. The new and improved pipeline will mean there will be less unplanned repairs required in the years ahead,” she said.
The project was completed by Cairns-based civil contractors FGF Developments.
