Bromelton Offstream Storage began storing water in June 2008
The $39.7 million Bromelton Offstream Storage (BOS) facility is part of the Logan River system that will also include the $333 million Wyaralong Dam on the Teviot Brook and the recently completed $18.5 million Cedar Grove Weir.
BOS is located near the Logan River at Brabazon Road, Gleneagle, and began storing water in mid 2008.
BOS will have the capacity to deliver an additional 5,000ML/a of water, working in conjunction with Cedar Grove Weir and the Wyaralong Dam to improve the reliability of the Logan River Water Supply Scheme in drought conditions.
During high flow events, water will be pumped from the Logan River into the facility to boost regional water supply and contribute to the planned South East Queensland Water Grid.
The facility is similar in appearance to a large farm dam, with an approximately 9m high (at its tallest point) embankment surrounding an excavated pond. The embankment will be grassed and the surrounding area landscaped. An underground pipeline will pump water from the Logan River to the facility during high flow events and release water back into the river system when required.
Premier Anna Bligh and QWI CEO Graeme Newton visited
Bromelton Offstream Storage on 1 August 2008.
Photo courtesty of Sunday Mail.
Aerial view of Bromelton Offstream Storage on 1 August 2008.
Photo courtesty of Sunday Mail.