While Sewer Pump Stations are mostly out of sight and a 'hidden asset', they do an incredibly important job – moving sewage from households and businesses to our water reclamation plants for treatment.
These upgrades cater for our growing population and reduce the potential for sewer spills during wet weather events.
Due to the nature of these works, there is potential for odour while work is underway. There may also be noise, dust and increased traffic during works. Our crews will seek to minimise impacts as much as possible.
What:
We're upgrading an existing sewer pump station on Jeffrey Street in Kyneton. This asset supplies wastewater to our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant.
Work will include a new electrical switchboard, an odour control unit with vent stack, a generator, underground storage tanks, a new pump and pump shed.
Where:
Jeffrey Street, near Kyneton Racecourse Reserve.
When:
At this stage, upgrades are planned to start in the 2025/26 financial year.
What:
We're upgrading an existing sewer pump station in Junortoun, near the O'Keefe Rail Trail. This asset supplies wastewater to our Bendigo Water Reclamation Plant in Epsom.
Upgrades will include a new power supply, switchboard, odour control unit, vent stack and new fencing.
Where:
Near the intersection of O'Keefe Rail Trail and McIvor Highway.
When:
At this stage, works are due to start mid next year. This could be subject to change.
What:
We're upgrading an existing sewer pump station at Ellesmere Place in Malmsbury. This asset supplies wastewater to our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant.
The site footprint will increase to include a new electrical switchboard and an odour control unit, with vent stack. Bollards will surround the pump station and a new driveway will be constructed for access.
Where:
Ellesmere Place, near the intersection with Mollison Street.
When:
At this stage, upgrades are planned to start in the 2025/26 financial year.
What:
We’re building a new booster pump station at Chisholm Avenue in Malmsbury. This asset will supply wastewater to our Kyneton Water Reclamation Plant.
This will include a new electrical switchboard, four emergency underground tanks, an odour control unit with vent stack, a generator and a crushed rock access track.
Where:
Chisholm Avenue, opposite the intersection with Davy Street.
When:
At this stage, upgrades are planned to start in the 2025/26 financial year.
What:
We’re installing a new sewer pump station at Allies Road in Marong.
This will improve network capacity and reduce odour from the existing sewer assets in nearby Hermitage Road.
The Allies Road pump station will be the first phase of a number of sewer improvements in the Marong community.
Where:
Allies Road, Marong, near the corner of Hermitage Road.
When:
Upgrades planned for early 2025.
