Improving wastewater pipes in West Perth and Perth

Water Corporation will continue work from mid-February to refurbish 850 metres of wastewater pipe around West Perth and Perth to extend the life of this important infrastructure by at least 50 years.

Water Corporation General Manager Assets Delivery, Nick Churchill, said the projects formed part of an ongoing program to reline and refurbish wastewater pipes across the State.

“We use trenchless technology to reline wastewater pipes where possible, to minimise the impact on the community by reducing the need for extensive excavation,” Mr Churchill said.

“The community may notice an increase in activity along impacted pipeline routes, however traffic management will be in place at all times and disruption will be kept to a minimum.

“I thank the community for its patience while we carry out this essential work.’’

West Perth 

Mid February: Work will start to refurbish wastewater pipes from the Robertson Park Tennis Centre to the WA Italian Club carpark across Fitzgerald Street.

Early March: Night work to refurbish wastewater pipes in Mick Michael Park on the corner of Charles and Violet streets.

Work will also start in early March to refurbish wastewater pipes near the Watertown Brand Outlet Centre, from Sutherland Street to Market Street. Access to part of the Fremantle line cycle path will be temporarily unavailable during this section of work. Detours will be in place to direct cyclists and pedestrians to shared use paths on Market and Railway streets.

Perth

Late February: Night work will start to refurbish wastewater pipes from the intersection of Wellington and Barrack streets and continue along Pier Street.

Early March: Work will continue to refurbish wastewater pipes along Mounts Bay Road, Spring Street, Sherwood Court, Irwin Street and McCarthy Street.

For more information about this project, visit watercorporation.com.au/projects