New sewage pump station future-proofed
Published on 18 August 2026
Today two large 106,000 litre emergency storage tanks were crane-lifted into place at the new sewage pump station near Giinagay Way at Nambucca Heads.
This construction milestone is the final large-structure installation at the new sewage pump station, effectively ticking-off all of the major tasks required for the lead-in infrastructure for Valla Urban Growth Area (VUGA) Stage One.
Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager David Moloney said lifting the two 15 metre long emergency storage tanks certainly made an impressive sight for motorists driving along Giinagay Way today.
“Today’s crane-lift of the sewage retention tanks into the deep excavation pit finishes the major, complicated construction tasks needed to unlock the master-planned Valla Urban Growth Area precinct,” he said.
“VUGA is strategically located between the capital cities of Brisbane and Sydney and the growing areas of Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie, so its industrial opportunities in Stage One are well positioned for success.
“Council has invested many millions to future-proof the lead-in infrastructure for this precinct, so it can be ready to go as future stages are developed, and we have been grateful to have received Federal and State Government grant funding as well.
“The greatest value of these emergency storage tanks installed today, is that they significantly reduce the likelihood of a sewage spill entering the environment.”
The new sewage pump station is located near the old Boggy Creek Road, adjacent to Giinagay Way at Nambucca Heads and it connects to VUGA by pipes which were directionally drilled under the motorway earlier this year.
The two emergency storage tanks, which are constructed of fibre reinforced plastic, were transported to site from Parkes in Central West NSW. The two sewage retention tanks typically remain empty when the pumping station is functioning normally. However, should the wet well require maintenance or if there is a power outage during an emergency, the tanks will contain sewage for a set duration, which allows Council’s Water and Sewer Team to transport generators to site and fire up the pumps.
Once AJ Civil Projects, the principal contractor delivering the sewage pump station, has backfilled the retention tanks, there will be hundreds of metres of pipe at the site to connect to both the tanks and the 7m high sewer wet well, which was installed in late July.
By about November 2026, construction of the sewage pumping station is expected to be completed, including its traffic cul-de-sac and bulk water filling station.
Construction hours for the sewage pump station are Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and Saturdays 8am to 1pm. If you need to make an enquiry about the project, please call Council on (02) 6568 2555.
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ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES TO:
Mr David Moloney
ACTING GENERAL MANAGER
02 6568 2555
DATE: 18 August 2026