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About the project
We’re planning for the future and expected growth in Traralgon, Morwell and surrounding towns with a series of major infrastructure projects that will strengthen the water supply to the towns.
We’re building a second major water distribution main to improve the transfer of treated water from the Traralgon water treatment plant to a new 50 megalitre treated water storage at our Clarkes Rd site.
The new main will run from Old Melbourne Road near Coopers Road to Hazelwood Road Traralgon in the road reserve and in easements.
It means more treated water will be available for supplying Traralgon and the Traralgon water treatment plant doesn’t have to work as hard – especially during peak summer demand.
This project is the part of a bigger plan of works that will eventually connect the Traralgon and Morwell water networks, further securing the water supply for Traralgon, Morwell and surrounding towns into the future.
Fast facts
We’re connecting the Traralgon water treatment plant to the treated water storage at Clarkes Road with a new major water main.
Location: Traralgon
Construction timing: 2026-27
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Customer benefits
The project will:
Resolve low water pressure concerns for Traralgon in peak summer water demand periods.
Provide additional water supply for Traralgon, allowing for future growth and interconnection with Morwell.
Environment and cultural heritage
Like with all our works, undertake ecological and cultural heritage assessments to ensure we can minimise environmental and cultural heritage impacts.
We’ll implement Construction Environmental Management Plans to ensure we don’t impact areas outside the construction zone.
We’ll use low impact construction techniques, such as underground boring rather than open trenching, in sensitive areas.
Consultation and engagement
We welcome direct comments and enquiries from the community at any time. Keep an eye out on this page and our social media pages for updates.
Project timing
We expect this project to be complete by 2027-28.