Business & Council
17 December, 2025
Major sewerage upgrades for Texas
Goondiwindi Regional Council’s largest sewerage project in recent years, the Texas Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent Disposal Scheme, is now underway in Texas, marking a significant investment in the town’s essential infrastructure.
The new construction will take place on land Council previously purchased for the use of effluent disposal. These works include a new pump station at the Texas Sewage Treatment Plant, connecting pipeline and an effluent disposal system consisting of three centre pivot irrigators, whilst ensuring compliance with Queensland Health and the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
Mayor of the Goondiwindi Region, the Honourable Cr Lawrence Springborg AM, said the scale of the investment reflects the importance of the project to the region.
“This is the largest financial investment in sewerage I’ve ever seen in my five years as Mayor,” Mayor Springborg said. “It’s a significant project that will deliver long-term benefits for the Texas community. With such a large-scale project we are thankful to the Crisafulli Government for their financial contribution which reduces the burden on ratepayers. Council has already engaged a number of local contractors to support project delivery, which has represented value for money for Council as well as local jobs.”
The final purpose of the land will depend on environmental assessments, which will determine suitable uses, potentially including forage growing. Once complete, Council intends to lease the irrigated land through a public tender process. However, before it can occur, Council must meet a range of state government regulatory requirements.
Cr Julia Spicer OAM, portfolio holder for Water and Sewerage, said the project reflects Council’s long-term commitment to maintain reliable, and compliant sewerage services across the Goondiwindi Region.
“These assessments, particularly those relating to environmental and health standards, are mandatory steps for Council,” said Cr Spicer. “It is likely to be 12 months before we are ready for formal conversations with potential lease holders.”
The project, which has commenced, has received $2,750,000 from the Queensland Government’s Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program (LGGSP) in association with Goondiwindi Regional Council.
Member for Southern Downs James Lister said this $2.75 million investment for the Texas Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent Irrigation Scheme is about smarter water management, protecting our waterways and building more resilient regional infrastructure.
“In partnership with the Goondiwindi Regional Council, the Crisafulli Government is delivering long-term improvements to the Texas Sewage Treatment Plant Effluent Irrigation Scheme, enabling safe reuse of treated water and strengthening environmental outcomes for the Southern Downs region.”