New water basin build reaches major milestone

Construction of a new 50-megalitre basin to service five towns in the Latrobe Valley has reached a major milestone, with civil works now complete.  

Liner and cover works have commenced at Clarkes Road, Traralgon in preparation for it to be filled with potable water.  

The new basin will service Traralgon, Glengarry, Toongabbie, Cowwarr and Rosedale. 

Once complete, it will provide additional storage capacity to help meet peak water demand during hotter, drier periods. 

The $9.4 million project forms part of a program of major water supply infrastructure upgrades across the Latrobe Valley. 

The upgrades will strengthen the network for future growth and more variable climate conditions. 

Customers can find out more about the Clarkes Road water basin project at: www.gippswater.com.au/clarkesroadbasin.