Rehabilitating our stormwater system
Hunter Water is investing $20 million to rehabilitate our stormwater network at the following locations:
- Turton Road, Lambton
- Platt Street, Waratah
- Macquarie Street, Mayfield
- Christo Road, Georgetown
- Station Street, Waratah.
We understand there will be impacts on nearby residents and businesses while we carry out these essential upgrades, and we will work closely with our community to minimise the disruption where possible.
Why the work is needed
Our 96 kilometre stormwater network is critical for transferring flows, particular during heavy rainfall events, to minimise flooding impacts on our community.
However, some of our channels, culverts and pipes are ageing and no longer meet our needs and those of our customers.
More information
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Turton Road
In 2022 we upgraded 100 metres of a stormwater culvert underneath Turton Road and Womboin Road in Lambton.
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Macquarie Street
We are installing a new 210 metre stormwater culvert along Macquarie Street and at the intersection of Hanbury Street and Macquarie Street.
We are also be upgrading the existing 277 metre stormwater culvert that runs underground between Macquarie Street and Valencia Street.
Because this work will take place both above and underground, there will be times when we need to partially or wholly close roads temporarily.
We have engaged a contractor, EIRE Constructions, to complete this work on behalf of Hunter Water.
Following an unexpected delay due to the unforeseen rescheduling of an Ausgrid outage needed to complete this work, the project is now due to be finished in May 2025, assuming the weather is fine and there are no major issues. Traffic arrangements at the western side of the Hanbury and Macquarie Street intersection will remain in place.
An approximate timeline of the work that will be taking place at the intersection of Hanbury Street and Macquarie Street. -
Christo Road
We are replacing approximately 315 metres of the stormwater culvert underneath Christo Road in Georgetown.
Construction at this location has started, and the project is due to be finished by mid 2025, assuming the weather is fine and there are no major issues.
Work will take place in four stages. Local residents and businesses will be notified before the start of each stage and kept up to date as work progresses.
Work will occur underneath Christo Road in Georgetown -
Platt Street
We are relining approximately 132 metres of the underground stormwater culvert, as well as installing an additional stormwater culvert that passes beneath the intersection of Platt Street and Turton Road, and partly runs parallel with the railway line in Waratah.
Project update
Construction on this location is nearing completion, with the project due to be finished by mid 2025, assuming the weather is fine and there are no major issues.
Access along Platt Street may be restricted at times during construction however access to driveways will be maintained and there will be traffic controllers onsite to assist. You may also notice:
- traffic delays for short periods during the work
- partial lane closures on Platt Street
- left only access in and out of driveways adjacent to the work zone
- temporary removal of some parking near the work area
- reduced speed limits of 40km/h
- construction traffic signs and traffic control personnel assisting with vehicle movements, pedestrians and cyclists
- construction workers, trucks, equipment and vehicles in the area during standard construction hours of 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturday.
Work will occur beneath the intersection of Platt Street and Turton Road, as well as parallel with the railway line in Waratah -
Station Street
We will be replacing an existing stormwater culvert under Alfred Street, Ada Street, Grove Street and Tighe Street in Waratah. Work will involve excavation of the road surface to access, remove and replace the existing stormwater culvert in each location.
This work will help improve the long-term resilience and performance of the stormwater network in the area.
Site investigations are expected to start in April 2025 and should take around four weeks to complete, assuming the weather is fine and there are no major issues.
Main construction works are expected to start in the coming months.