Early work has started on a major new drinking water pipeline which will provide water security for growing suburbs to Bendigo’s west for decades to come.
Work on the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline will stretch 12 kilometers from Aspinall Street in Golden Square to the Calder Highway in Marong.
Chief Officer Assets and Operations Danny McLean said once complete the project will improve water pressure and reliability for customers in the growing suburbs of Maiden Gully and Marong.
“Phase one of the project is about to begin and will see the first section of pipeline installed between Aspinall St and the Specimen Hill Channel.
“We’re currently surveying for phase two, which will see us extend the pipeline from Maiden Gully to Marong along the Calder Highway,” Mr McLean explained.
“We’ll be engaging with the local community throughout the project to ensure residents are informed of our plans and timelines.”
Mr McLean said the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline will also support significant residential and commercial developments earmarked for Marong, including the Bendigo Regional Employment Precinct, developed by the City of Greater Bendigo.
“The project forms part of our Big Water Build, a five-year program of large-scale infrastructure projects designed to secure safe, reliable and sustainable drinking water and sewerage services to support our growing population and the region’s continued growth and success.
“It’s a critical program that will safeguard the region against the impacts of climate change, population growth and ageing infrastructure,” he said.
The new drinking water pipeline will complement work previously completed in Marong to improve water pressure and network reliability.
This included a new three-megalitre concrete tank, booster pump station and pipeline on Sterry Rd which was installed in 2021.
Managed and operated on behalf of the community by Coliban Water, the region’s water and sewerage services are customer-funded.
“The money customers pay through their water and sewerage bill directly funds major infrastructure projects like this one, and many others.
“We want members of the community to feel informed and confident the water and sewer services they receive are sustainable and will meet their needs over the long-term.”
More information about the Maiden Gully to Marong Pipeline and Coliban Water’s Big Water Build is available at connect.coliban.com.au
Last updated on 20 Apr 2023