Connecting Eildon and Thornton to the Alexandra Water Supply is Underway

13 March 2009 

Construction of the 25km water supply pipeline from the Alexandra water treatment plant to Eildon and Thornton is due to commence on Monday 23 March.

Goulburn Valley Water’s General Manager Technical Services, Mr Allen Gale said that the Corporation has awarded the construction contract to J&C Reid Earthmoving “It is anticipated that the construction of the pipeline will take approximately 26 weeks and is scheduled for competition by the end of September 2009.” 

“A separate contract for the construction of the pumping station at the Alexandra Water Treatment Plant has been awarded to Jemena,” said Mr Gale “Jemena and J&C Reid will work together to have the pumping station and pipeline completed at the same time.” 

Mr Gale said where possible the pipeline has been located within the road reserve and other public land.  “Some sections of these reserves are heavily vegetated which will require the pipeline to be located within private property,”

The timing of the contracts is dependent on weather conditions. “If we receive a lot of winter rain then there may be some delays.

This project will provide high quality water and a secure supply to our customers in Eildon and Thornton and also provide for the further growth of these towns. 

Authorised By P.A. Quinn, 104-110 Fryers Street Shepparton