Overview

The Seadown Water Supply Scheme caters to rural customers situated between Pleasant Point and the coastal region.

A portion of the aging Asbestos Cement (AC) trunk water main that traverses private property between the Mill Road Pump Station and the intersection of Naughton Road and Foley Road is being replaced. A plan illustrating the location of the existing and new trunk main is below. The primary objective of this Contract is to replace this trunk water main and follow a new alignment situated within the road reserve.

The installation of the new pipeline will enable council to meet its specified levels of service, improve the reliability of the water supply, ensure compliance with drinking water standards, and uphold the level of service performance measures for rural water schemes.

A contract has been awarded to Rooney Group for the construction of 5.9 km of Polyethylene watermain from the Mill Road Pump Station to the intersection of Naughton and Foley Roads.

Project Update

The first directional drill out of the planned eight has been successfully completed. Additionally, three-quarters of the piping along Naughton Road has been laid. The project team is making commendable progress overall.

Project Timeline

Work commenced - 15 July 2024
Expected completion - 29 November 2024

Project Financials

The total project cost is $1,275,668.42 ex GST.

Project Risks

The project involves drilling beneath Opuha Water channels and services, which has been addressed through consultation with Opuha Water, who have approved the proposed drilling methodology. All other identified risks are being actively managed on-site daily. The project team is consistently meeting daily targets, minimising the risk of delays.

As a result, the project remains on schedule for its planned completion date. The diligent work of the on-site team and effective risk management strategies have contributed to the project's current on-target status.