With support from the Western Australian (WA) Government, Water Corporation is prioritising a number of initiatives including its asset renewal program.
The ongoing renewals program has seen Water Corporation replace assets across WA, including pipes, tanks and pump stations.
Over the past two years, the utility has prioritised identifying critical water and wastewater mains to mitigate the risk of future blockages, leaks and bursts.
The WA Government’s recent commitment of $79.9 million to Water Corporation’s five-year renewals program will see the relining of wastewater pipes across the state as well as upgrades to ageing water pipes.
Water Corporation renewals program manager Steve Ellwood said the program is a proactive measure.
“Investment in our renewals program helps to improve the reliability of our assets and reduces the pressure on Operations Group who are called on to reactively fix leaks,” he said.
“This additional funding will enable us to renew water and wastewater pipelines at more than 60 locations across the state.”
Another $15 million commitment from the State Government will see future upgrades to the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme being prioritised.
The funding will enable Water Corporation to undertake critical scoping and design work as it plans the staged upgrades required to meet future demand.
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