> Landholder consultation
The project team has been in regular contact with all landowners whose properties lie along the duplicated sections of the pipeline.
Closer to commencement of construction, all affected landholders will be contacted to discuss the construction process in more detail. Topics will include identification of preferred access points into properties, methods to minimise disturbance to land, and methods to minimise impacts on the environment during construction.
The contractor will already be aware of any issues that landholders have previously raised and will try to accommodate landowners’ reasonable requests.
Landowners should use the Project Information Desk contact details to receive further information.
A view down a section of the water supply easement through which the duplicated sections pipeline will be constructed
> Consultation with project stakeholders
We have consulted with many stakeholders to ensure the project is being undertaken appropriately. This has included discussions with government authorities, including the Department of Planning and Community Development, the Department of Sustainability and Environment, the Greater Bendigo City Council, Parks Victoria, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, and the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.
Coliban Water has also actively engaged with community groups and landowners.
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> Results of Survey Investigations
Investigations were carried out along stage 1, 2A and 2B for flora, fauna, cultural heritage, topography and geological surveys.
The investigations found that the environment covered by these surveys includes cleared agricultural land, roadside verges, and Regional Park. Stage 1 of the construction is within the Bendigo Regional Park.
Part of the Stage 1 area (Bendigo Regional Park) contains endangered flora and fauna species, specifically the threatened Brown’s Toadlet and nationally endangered Swift Parrot. However the ecologists have determined that with the appropriate mitigation measures planned for the project, the construction works will not threaten any of these species.
Dry watercourses through the Bendigo Regional Park
> Construction Impacts
Access routes to both private properties and public areas for pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles within the pipeline corridor may be temporarily impacted. If you have a property on the pipeline route direct access to your property may be interrupted for short durations, but you will be given advance notice, and the construction contractor will contact you with the aim of meeting all your reasonable access requests.
During construction there may be some increased background noise and dust.
However, works will be carried out within normal working hours and in accordance with EPA and Council requirements.
Please call the Project Information desk on 1800 232 722 if you have any concerns about construction impacts. |