SMEC Engaged on Major Dam Project, Queensland

SMEC has been commissioned by Seqwater to undertake environmental and regulatory approvals for the Six Mile Creek Dam Upgrade project, located at Lake Macdonald, west of Noosa in Queensland.

SMEC has been commissioned by Seqwater to undertake environmental and regulatory approvals for the Six Mile Creek Dam Upgrade project, located at Lake Macdonald, west of Noosa in Queensland.

As the primary water supply reservoir for the Sunshine Coast, the 55-year-old dam requires numerous upgrades to meet modern standards and performance requirements under Queensland dam safety regulations. The upgrades will improve its ability to resist severe weather and earthquake events.

SMEC’s scope of work will include: an Environmental Impact Statement for the upgrade works and associated infrastructure, pre-construction environmental and regulatory approvals, and approvals supervision and support during construction.

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