Keeping Tyers pump station ready when needed
Gippsland Water has extended the life of one of its oldest assets, with renewal works improving the condition and reliability of the Tyers raw water pump station.
Built in the early 1950s, much of the station remains in its original condition.
Recent works replaced uneven concrete flooring in the station's valve pit, improving drainage and eliminating standing water.
A spoon drain was also constructed to address water management and new protective coating was applied to the pipework.
Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the works would help preserve an important part of the region's water supply network.
"The Tyers raw water pump station remains an important emergency supply asset within Gippsland Water's bulk water network," Ms Cumming said.
"Maintaining the facility helps ensure it remains fit for purpose and reliable when needed, supporting the water supply to the Tyers and Traralgon water treatment plants."
Gippsland Water has also recently tested all four pumps to identify potential issues in case the site is required during an emergency.
Originally built by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to support operations in Morwell, the site was transferred to the Latrobe Valley Water Sewerage Board, a predecessor of Gippsland Water, in 1954.
Following the construction and commissioning of Moondarra Reservoir in 1962, Tyers was converted to an emergency pump station as it was no longer required for regular water supply operations.
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