South East Water has kicked off investigative works on two major infrastructure upgrades in Clyde: the Ballarto Road Pump Station and Rising Sewer Main projects.
Investigative works are now underway in partnership with industry partners Abergeldie, BMD, KBR (ABK) and Beca, Fulton Hogan, and Interflow (BFHI).
ABK has conducted the investigative work for the emergency storage tank at Ballarto Road Pump Station.
This is part of the first phase of upgrade works to increase the capacity of the pump station to meet the growing demands of the Clyde area.
Major future upgrades include construction of new above-ground infrastructure, including a new pump station building, chemical dosing plant and vent stack, as well as underground storage.
BFHI has completed investigative works for the Ballarto Road Sewer Rising Main set to deliver 16 km of new pipeline connecting Clyde to South East Water’s Pakenham Wastewater Treatment Plant.
According to South East Water, together, these projects will boost sewerage capacity, reduce spill risk and future-proof wastewater services for thousands of new homes and businesses in the area.
South East Water general manager Liveable Water Solutions Charlie Littlefair said the upgrades were essential to meet the growing demands of the Clyde community and ensure the network continued to operate safely and reliably.
“We’re investing in infrastructure that supports one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing communities while meeting the challenges of a growing population,” he said.
“We’re proud to support Victoria’s housing priorities by building essential wastewater networks that enable sustainable development in growth corridors like Clyde.”
Delivered by ABK and BFHI under the utility’s Integrated Planning and Delivery model, Ballarto Road is among the utility’s top 10 projects outlined in its Price Submission 2023–28.
South East Water is also progressing the Tuckers Road Recycled Water Main Project in nearby Clyde North, which will deliver 2.5 km of new pipeline to meet rising demand for recycled water in the area.
Investigative works are underway to support the design phase, with construction expected to follow.
For more information, visit: southeastwater.com.au/faults-and-works/works/upgrades/
