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YVW completes sewer construction

The utility said the 2.3 km gravity sewer will help cater for population growth in the region and will service the developing area between Craigieburn and Epping, while also preventing sewage spills following storms.

YVW General Manager of Growth Futures Chris Brace said the project is part of many major YVW projects taking place in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor.

“The Epping Main Sewer, Lockerbie Main Sewer and Kalkallo Creek Main Sewer are major infrastructure investments that YVW are delivering to support the transformation of the outer north from paddocks to thriving communities,” said Mr Brace.

YVW’s construction partner John Holland built a 42 m deep tunnel using a tunnel boring machine that operated 24 hours a day to complete the sewer.

The ongoing tunnelling at significant depths presented a unique challenge for the project, and maintaining the pace of works while minimising noise disruption for residents was a key focus.

As such, YVW undertook background noise monitoring while John Holland carefully planned tunnelling activities each day to minimise the use of above-ground machinery at night.

Mr Brace said YVW is working hard to deliver the infrastructure Melbourne’s growing areas will rely on for years to come.

“This area will see a huge increase in the number of people who will soon live here, and we’re working hard to ensure that water and sewerage services can keep up with demand into the future,” he said.

For more information visit the YVW website.

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