Overview
Work is progressing well on the purpose-built 10km pipeline to provide recycled water to major golf courses and farmers within the Cessnock area. Work is expected to be complete by early 2012.
The Branxton Irrigation Water Scheme forms part of the Lower Hunter Recycled Water Initiative (LHRWI). The use of recycled water within the Branxton community will provide economic opportunities for recycled water customers, reduce the amount of water extracted from local waterways by these customers and reduce the volume of treated effluent discharged to local waterways. The project will save up to 410 mega litres of water each year and will reduce the amount of treated effluent entering oceans, creeks and rivers.
The Initiative is part of Hunter Water's $700 million infrastructure investment to deliver safe, reliable water services and cleaner waterways to the Lower Hunter Region. This project is funded through Hunter Water and the Australian Government's Water for the Future initiative through the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan.
Partnering with Ausgrid
Ausgrid is partnering with Hunter Water in the delivery of the project, simultaneously laying plastic pipes (conduits) to house new power and communication cables alongside the recycled watermain for future use.
This project will enable Ausgrid to continue to meet the community's energy needs and further enhance power supply reliability.
See the Fact Sheet tab for more information on the Ausgrid cable project.
How might this affect you?
Any trenching required on nature strips or driveways will be restored to its preconstruction condition once the work is complete.
Residents may experience some traffic disruptions, as some sections of road will need to be temporarily closed during the project for short periods.
Residents may also experience an increase in noise, dust and vibration during construction. All efforts will be made to minimise these impacts.
Hunter Water appreciates your cooperation during this essential infrastructure work.
