Three key projects are involved in the program, including construction of a new storage tank, pump station and pipelines.

A $A1.9 million upgrade to the Jan Juc water supply system was the first project to begin, with work starting in early March.

It involves constructing a new pump station and a 2.7 km water supply pipeline.

Sections of the pipeline are being bored underground to minimise disruption and protect vegetation along the pipeline route.

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Infratec has been contracted to complete the boring.

Barwon Water General Manager Capital Projects Paul Northey said Torquay and Jan Juc had experienced rapid population growth and new infrastructure was required to meet future demand.

“The infrastructure will also cater for future development and improve water pressure for existing customers.”

Work is expected to be completed in June 2011.

Construction of a new 15 million litre storage tank also began at the end of March.

The $A7.1 million tank is expected to be completed by June 2012.

Work on a 3.2 km pipeline to connect the new tank to the storage basin on Grossmans Road will start in the April and is expected to be completed in September 2011.

The projects are part of the Barwon Water Alliance capital works program.