Project update - October 2024

This month we'll share some statistics on how we're progressing.

Currently, we have 6 pipe-laying crews working in the area. These crews install new wastewater pipes by digging a trench, laying the new pipe inside the trench and then filling it back up. Most new wastewater infrastructure is installed this way, and we're not only talking about rural areas, but also in busy urban centres like Sydney. These crews have, to date, completed 31% of the 7.8.km Lot B pipeline and 88% of the 1.2 km Lot C pipeline.

Alongside our pipe-laying crews is our microtunnelling crew. They're responsible for drilling under the hard to reach areas, such as installing new wastewater mains under creek beds or rivers and under the local rail line just to name a few. Before the drilling can begin, the crews need to dig two very deep shafts - one shaft will be used to launch the drilling machine underground and the other will receive the machine once it's finished drilling. This crew has constructed 9 of the 22 shafts that they require. These shafts, as can be seen in the picture, are very deep. Our deepest is 8.6 metres deep and it took our crews 12 days to build.

This month will also see the start of our water main construction on Bong Bong Road. We'll update you on our progress statistics in the coming months.

And, once again, we'd like to thank the local community for their patience and support as we expand the local wastewater network to support growth in the area.