The new Numurkah to Katunga water supply pipeline will ensure a long-term drinking water supply to the Katunga community.
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MAY 2025
Key project summary
- A new 7.5-kilometre pipeline will be built to transfer drinking water from Numurkah Water Treatment Plant to Katunga Water Treatment Plant.
- A new pump station and 500-kilolitre tank will be built at the Numurkah Water Treatment Plant to support the pipeline.
- Initial works will begin in May 2025, with the projected expected to be completed by late 2025.
- There will be no interruptions to water supply or water pressure for Numurkah or Katunga during construction.
About the project
Currently, Katunga’s drinking water supply comes from treated groundwater via two bores. While the groundwater meets Australian Drinking Water Standards, it has higher than average salinity and calcium levels.
This project addresses feedback received from customers about the hardness of the water supply and its impact on household appliances.
The 7.5-kilometre water pipeline will be constructed from the Numurkah Water Treatment Plant to the existing Katunga site, delivering treated drinking water directly to the Katunga community.
The new pipeline will be constructed by Girdwood Contracting Pty Ltd, along the eastern side of Numurkah-Katunga Road within the public road reserve. Traffic controls will be in place during construction, with works to be staged to minimise disruptions.
Initial works are scheduled to begin in May 2025, with the project expected to be completed by late 2025.
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