Thousands of new homes across Logan's southern growth corridor will be unlocked as Logan City Council progresses major construction on a key piece of trunk infrastructure.
The Chambers Flat Wastewater Treatment Plant will provide the wastewater capacity needed to support future homes between Park Ridge and Yarrabilba.
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod Bleijie said this project demonstrates the impact of the Crisafulli Government's Residential Activation Fund.
"Seeing major construction underway at Chambers Flat so quickly is a significant step forward for Logan and the thousands of future residents who will call this community home," Deputy Premier Bleijie said.
"The Crisafulli Government is partnering with Logan City Council, as well as other councils and the industry across the state, to fast-track essential infrastructure and get more homes built sooner."
The Residential Activation Fund has already unlocked more than 166,000 homes across Queensland, delivering vital trunk infrastructure so builders can get building faster.
Mayor Jon Raven said the start of major construction marked a significant milestone for Logan, with the project set to unlock 20,000 new homes in the years ahead.
"This is the type of infrastructure that makes new homes possible," Mayor Raven said.
"People need roads, parks and water, but they also need the basics. They need to be able to cook a meal, have a shower and flush the toilet.
"Without the right wastewater infrastructure in place, modern housing developments simply can't happen."
Mayor Raven said the project was the result of years of planning and community engagement.
"This project has been years in the making. We planned ahead, secured the site and worked closely with the community to make sure the facility meets the needs of our growing city," Mayor Raven said.
"We also made sure the design takes nearby residents into account, with odour controls and a vegetated buffer to help reduce the impact on surrounding communities."
This project is funded with the support of the Queensland Government's Residential Activation Fund in association with Logan City Council.
The Chambers Flat facility will complement existing wastewater infrastructure across the city's southern corridor.
Stage 1 will have capacity to service a population of up to 60,000 people, with the site designed to expand as demand increases over time.
Initially, the plant will process around 10 million litres of wastewater each day, enough to fill four Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Early works at the Pleasant View Road site have included the removal of existing buildings, installation of fencing and site facilities, access improvements and earthworks.
This project involves the delivery of modern wastewater treatment facilities, underground services and pipelines, odour-control infrastructure, administration and operations facilities, and secure fencing around the plant site.
Community engagement on the project began in 2018, with Council contacting almost 10,000 property owners and residents to seek feedback.
Council selected the site in 2019. A Community Reference Group continues to provide local input into the project's planning and development.
The project is being delivered by the Logan Water Partnership.
