In June, TasWater commenced works to renew a 410 m section of water main in Port Sorell to improve reliability of services in the town.
The water main in question runs along Rice and Meredith Streets, with local northwest contractor Oliver Kelly Group assigned to the role.
Linear program team lead Darren Meany said the works formed part of TasWater’s state-wide Water Mains Renewal Program.
“The program is aimed at ensuring reliable delivery of drinking water by replacing existing ageing pipes. These planned renewals of water mains at Port Sorell are a continuation of renewals from 2011,” Meany said.
“These works also span across Tasmania and involve working with key stakeholders to minimise disruptions to local communities.”
The Port Sorell water main renewal has been designed to reduce unplanned outages in the town and provide greater water reliability to the region for years to come.
TasWater’s Water Mains Renewal Program is an important proactive investment towards future-proofing Tasmanian water infrastructure.
The company has also started works further across the northwest coast at Penguin, to improve water pressure for customers on Pine Road.
“As part of these works, we will be moving service connections to a higher-pressure water main along with upgrading and renewing some of the existing infrastructure on Pine Road,” said Meaney.
“This will ensure customers in the area have improved access to safe and reliable drinking water at an appropriate and consistent pressure.”
Local contractor Hardings Hotmix will be engaged to conduct the works at Penguin.
Mains upgrades and renewals will continue across the state to improve the reliability of services for customers.
For more information visit the TasWater website.