September 19th, 2023Daylesford water supply progress at Eganstown
The $15 million Daylesford Water Supply Pipeline project is making good progress with trenchless works and pipeline installation under way at Eganstown over recent days Central Highlands Water reports.
In a statement released last week the local water authority reported that it had now installed over 4 km of pipeline since work commenced. This project will help secure Daylesford‘s long-term water supply.
Once complete, the 14 kilometre water pipeline is expected to provide enhanced security of water supply within the region, future-proofing the water needs of the service area against the impacts of climate change.
When needed, the pipeline will be able deliver more than 300 million additional litres per annum of supplementary raw water for the community. This means during periods of dry climate and drought, the pipeline will complement Daylesford’s 2 existing major surface water supplies, the Wombat and Bullarto Reservoirs.
The underground 400 mm raw water pipeline will extend from Blampied, connecting to the Goldfields Superpipe, and utilising existing power easements and road reserves where possible. The end connection for the pipeline will be at the Daylesford Water Treatment Plant.
