> Construction Timeline

Construction of the pipeline and the redevelopment of the Leitchville Water Treatment Plant are scheduled to commence in February 2009 with completion targeted for July 2009.

At this preliminary stage of the project, construction dates are approximate only and will be subject to change dependant on required approvals and the construction tender.

> Stakeholder consultation

Consultation is underway with project stakeholders to ensure the project has all required approvals and is accepted by the community.

Regulatory stakeholders have included Campaspe Shire Council, Gannawarra Shire Council, VicRoads, VicTrack, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, Goulburn Murray Water, the North Central Catchment Management Authority and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria.

Discussions with several directly affected landowners have also been held.

The next stage of consultation includes liaising with the wider community through the information open day, and submitting detailed applications for approval to regulatory authorities.

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> Survey investigation results

Investigations have been undertaken along the length of the pipeline route for flora, fauna and cultural heritage.  Topography and geological investigations will be completed prior to project commencement.

Results of the flora and fauna study have shown that much of pipeline route has been cleared, with some remnants of ‘Plains Woodland’ present.

No flora or fauna of national or state conservation significance was recorded. One fauna species of regional significance was recorded, the Glossy Ibis. Overall it was found that the pipeline route is of low ecological value. 

The cultural heritage assessment of the pipeline route has found that there is a low level of risk that works will impact of Aboriginal heritage and no Cultural Heritage Management Plan is required.