Circular Quay Tank Stream work

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Tank Stream

Tank Stream Culvert restoration

Sydney Water is rehabilitating a section of the Tank Stream Culvert (stormwater drain), located beneath the southern end of First Fleet Park, Circular Quay.

Built in 1858, the Tank Stream Culvert is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, and now serves as a major stormwater drain to Sydney’s CBD. It also previously functioned as an open water supply channel (a freshwater stream) and as a sewer.

The Tank Stream was the main fresh water source in the Warrane (Circular Quay) area. The local Gadigal made and used important tools like shellfish hooks and Nawi (canoes)

Tank Stream Culvert restoration

Sydney Water is rehabilitating a section of the Tank Stream Culvert (stormwater drain), located beneath the southern end of First Fleet Park, Circular Quay.

Built in 1858, the Tank Stream Culvert is listed on the NSW State Heritage Register, and now serves as a major stormwater drain to Sydney’s CBD. It also previously functioned as an open water supply channel (a freshwater stream) and as a sewer.

The Tank Stream was the main fresh water source in the Warrane (Circular Quay) area. The local Gadigal made and used important tools like shellfish hooks and Nawi (canoes) in this area. It was also the reason the First Fleet settled in Sydney Cove and therefore influenced the shaping of Sydney over the last two centuries. The Tank Stream Culvert is an important survivor of early water management in Australia. It’s one of the most comprehensive examples of early water technology in Australia and shows how mid-nineteenth century sanitation design protected public health, by managing and enclosing the city’s waste.

Our work will restore this vital culvert to ensure it continues to function as an operating asset, ensure community safety and conserve its heritage value for present and future generations.

Our rehabilitation work is planned to begin in late October 2024 and will be completed by late May 2025, weather permitting and ground conditions permitting.


Where we'll be working


Sydney Water's compound in First Fleet Park

The Tank Stream location circa late 1800's




  • Waterloo 2017

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    1055 Bourke Street - 223 Botany Road, Waterloo

    Botany Road - Wastewater Repair

    Project duration: June 2024 - September 2024

    Community enquires: please contact Kasia Obirek - 1800 006 113 (option 7) or delivering4customers@sydneywater.com.au

    We're repairing a wastewater pipe in Botany Road, Waterloo. The pipe is over 130 years old and has significantly deteriorated. Our work will keep our wastewater system running reliably and continue to protect the health of our communities and environment.

    Location

    We're working at night

    Under the direction of Transport for NSW, most of our work will need to take place at night and part of the weekend to minimise disruption to traffic along Botany Road.

    Our work hours are Monday to Thursday, 6pm to 7 am.

    At a critical point in our repair, we’ll need to work both day and night across one weekend. We’ll let you know before this happens.

    What to expect

    • Noise: some of this work can be noisy. We will be monitoring noise levels at all times and doing what we can to minimise the impact, including restricting the time of noisy activities.
    • Bypass pump and hose route: We’ll be working in a live wastewater system and will need clear or bypass the wastewater inside the pipe we’re repairing. To do this, we’ll need to install pumps which divert the flow of wastewater so our crews can work safely
    • Access: access to parts of the roadway, sidewalk and the area surrounding some of the maintenance holes will be limited
    • Traffic: our machinery and trucks may take up space on the street. Our traffic controllers will help traffic flow while keeping you safe
    • Parking: Our vehicles will need to occupy some street parking. If we can’t access the work area, it can cause delays and prolong our work.
    • Odour: There may be an increase in odour as we work. Don’t worry, this is normal and will pass

    This work will not interrupt your water or wastewater services.


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