WHEN IT COMES TO IMPORTANT INFRASTRUCTURE, THE CIVIL CONSTRUCTION TEAM AT GEMLIFE MORETON BAY BELIEVES IN GOING BIG OR GOING HOME!
A massive 25-metre fibreglass sewage retention tank and pump station – the first of three systems to be set up at the Moreton Bay site – was installed last month in preparation for Stage One settlements in the second half of the year.
The more than $500,000 system is GemLife’s biggest to date, requiring months of pre-preparation, an oversized 28-metre semitrailer to transport the equipment to the site, a 90-tonne crane, and nine staff to oversee the installation.
Civil Construction Manager Frederic Dubus said a large site like GemLife Moreton Bay needed significant infrastructure to provide essential services for homeowners and preserve the environment.
“Civil engineering and construction play a pivotal role in any development, and a crucial aspect is sewage infrastructure, which not only ensures sanitation but also safeguards the environment which is particularly important at an ecologically-rich site like this one. Properly designed and constructed sewage systems prevent contamination of water sources, protect ecosystems and ensure public health,” he said.
“Beyond the visible structures, there’s a vast realm of unseen work in civil construction, such as underground utilities. These hidden networks are vital for the smooth operation of this beautiful over-50s lifestyle resort, providing the necessary support for buildings, roads, and utilities that contribute to the overall functionality and sustainability of a community.”
All equipment is proudly Australian made with the system built by Aquatec in addition to local contractors from Burpengary Crane engaged to install the systems.
The entire system, costing more than $2 million, will be installed in stages and is expected to be completed in 2025.