We’re installing a new water main to increase the capacity, reliability and efficiency of our water network in the west of Bendigo. This essential work between Golden Square, Maiden Gully and Marong will cater for population growth in the region for decades to come.
This pipeline will be constructed across two project phases, and will take a number of years to complete. Construction in Section A is already complete, as well as an additional two kilometres of pipeline in Phase 1 and between Maiden Gully & Marong. See map below for details.
Construction will involve a mix of open trench and pipeline boring work. Local contractor S&R Engineering and Construction will be carrying out the works.
An upgraded sewer main, also going in between Maiden Gully and Marong, will provide the infrastructure necessary to meet the future needs of these growing suburbs.
Project milestones and when we'll contact you
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Timeline item 1 - active
Section A - Aspinall Street to Specimen Hill Channel - completed late 2023
Some reinstatement work in early 2024
August 2023 - We contacted impacted residents about works starting.
November 2023 – We contacted some residents where work would be close by their fence line.
January 2024 - We carried out reinstatement work.
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Timeline item 2 - active
Section B - Specimen Hill Channel to Olympic Parade - starting November 2024
November 2024 - Part of Section B will soon be underway, from Olympic Parade to Rocky Rises Road.
We are in contact with nearby residents.
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Timeline item 3 - active
Section C - Olympic Parade (at Rocky Rise) to Edwards Road - starting 2025
Project update to come.
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Timeline item 4 - active
Section D - Edwards Road to McNamara Drive - starting November 2024
November 2024 - Part of Section D will soon be underway, from Glenelg Drive to Carolyn Way, and along McNamara Drive.
We are in contact with nearby residents.
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Timeline item 5 - active
Section E - Edwards Road to Calder Highway - starting 2025
Project update to come
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Timeline item 6 - active
Maiden Gully to Marong - starting late 2024
March 2023 - We contacted impacted residents and landowners about property access for land surveying.
May 2023 - We contacted residents about further property access.
July 2023 - We contacted residents about property access for service locating.
May 2024 - Project update and door knocking
August 2024 - Notification of native vegetation removal planning permit application
April 2025 - New sewer main and water pipeline installed along the Calder Highway west of the Maiden Gully Shopping Centre.
June 2025 - Work underway along the Calder Highway service lane, in front of the Maiden Gully shopping strip. Community can still access shops and services in the area. Traffic management will be in place.
Marong water tank project already providing benefits
The Marong Tank project was completed in December 2021.
Installation of the new three-megalitre concrete tank and booster pump station at Sterry Road meant consistent water pressure in the town.
Huge population growth in the west of Bendigo was the catalyst for the Marong Tank Project which delivered improved network reliability for the community of Marong.
More growth is expected in Bendigo’s western suburbs in the coming years with the new pipeline to help support this area into the future.
