We're completing cleaning on the Epsom Huntly Pipeline from Monday 24 November until late December.
Swabbing and flushing works have taken place on Station Street between Howard Street Epsom and Gungurru Road Huntly.
Swabbing is a process where a dense foam cylinder swab is pushed through the pipeline using water pressure. This was further work required to remove sediment from the pipeline.
- A temporary worksite has been setup near the bus shelter on the corner of Tobin Crescent and Station Street, Epsom. This will be removed following the completion of the works.
- Excavation work was required at Ironstone Road and Station Street, Howard Street and Station Street, Jones Road and Station Street, and Gungurru Road and Rennie Street. These excavation sites will be filled and cleaned up in the coming weeks.
Current works:
With the swabbing and flushing of the main pipeline complete, we are now flushing water through the smaller water mains pipes (laterals) that branch off the main pipeline.
This is done by releasing water at nearby hydrants. The excess water is directed to nearby stormwater drains.
This stage requires some planned water supply interruptions, impacting only a small number of customers. (Typically for a period of 2-3 hours). Impacted customers have been notified prior to the scheduled interruption.
From Tuesday 9 December:
We’re carrying out water mains cleaning at the following locations:
- Station Street between Tobin Crescent and Cassandra Crescent, Epsom from 9am until midday on Tuesday 9 December.
- Rennie Street between Paddock and Pasley Street, Huntly from midday until 3pm on Tuesday 9 December.
These works should take 2-3 hours at each location.
Update: Additional properties in Pasley Street, Huntly have required water supply interruptions during the pipeline flushing works. Water supply will be restored to these properties by 1.30pm today Tuesday 9 December.
Some water supply interruptions are required for these works and impacted customers have been notified.
We recommend that these customers turn off their stop tap at their water meter during these flushing works.
If impacted, we recommend you store enough water for your household to use during the interruption. When your water is off, your toilet cistern won’t refill after you flush, so you may want to fill a bucket with water which can be tipped into your toilet.
These works can cause temporary changes to the look of your drinking water. If this occurs, run your taps until the water runs clear. If problems persist, please contact us. Your water remains safe to drink.
For more information visit connect.coliban.com.au/water-mains-cleaning/swabbing