We're completing cleaning on the Epsom Huntly Pipeline from Monday 24 November until late December.
Work will take place on Station Street between Howard Street Epsom and Gungurru Road Huntly.
The works involved swabbing, which is a process where a dense foam cylinder swab is pushed through the pipeline using water pressure. This was further work required to remove sediment from the pipeline and has now been completed.
To complete the works:
- A temporary worksite has been setup near the bus shelter on the corner of Tobin Crescent and Station Street, Epsom.
- Excavation work was required at Ironstone Road and Station Street, Howard Street and Station Street, Jones Road and Station Street, and Gungurru Road and Rennie Street. These excavation sites will be filled and cleaned up in the coming weeks.
Next Steps:
With the swabbing and flushing of the main pipeline complete, we are now flushing water through the smaller water mains pipes (laterals) that branch off the main pipeline.
This is done by releasing water at nearby hydrants. The excess water will be directed to nearby stormwater drains.
This stage requires some planned water supply interruptions, impacting only a small number of customers. (Typically for a period of 2-3 hours). Impacted customers will receive communication at least 7 days prior to any scheduled interruption.
Traffic management will be in place where it is required.
From Tuesday 2 December:
We’re carrying out water mains cleaning at the following locations:
- Corner of Station Street and Ironstone Road from 9am Tuesday 2 December.
These works should take 1-2 hours and do not require any water supply interruptions. - Along Station Street at the corners of Spiny Way, Jones Road and Sargeants Road from 8am - 1pm Wednesday 3 December. These works should take 1-2 hours at each location and do not require any water supply interruptions.
From Tuesday 9 December:
We’re carrying out further water mains cleaning at the following locations:
- Station Street between Tobin Crescent and Cassandra Crescent, Epsom from 9am until midday on Tuesday 9 December.
- Between Rennie Street and Pasley Street, Huntly from midday until 3pm on Tuesday 9 December.
These works should take 2-3 hours at each location.
Some water supply interruptions are required for these works and impacted customers have been notified.
Traffic management will be in place where it is required.
For more information visit connect.coliban.com.au/water-mains-cleaning/swabbing