Howlong Water Main Upgrade Works Update

Published on 29 June 2023

Federation Council is undertaking the following water main upgrade works in Howlong between June and December 2023:

• 375mm diameter water rising main from Water Treatment Plant in Pearce St, to water tower in Townsend St. Route will be along Pearce St and Pell St;
• 375mm diameter water trunk main in Townsend St, from Victoria St to Jude St.
• 200mm diameter water main in Townsend St from Emily Ct to Kennedy St

Temporary road closures and traffic diversions will be in place at the above locations to ensure safety for residents, general traffic and contractor personnel. Affected residents will be notified prior to works proceeding. Every effort will be made to limit restrictions to access for residents to a minimum by:

• Providing alternate means of access if possible, or if not possible;
• Excavation and backfill across driveways intended to be done in the same day, and:
  - Immediate removal of soil from trench excavation.
  - Prompt installation of water main pipe across driveway.
  - Immediate back fill of pipe trench across driveway.
  
  
• Under bore road crossings for roads managed by NSW Dept of Transport.

We thank the Howlong community for their understanding and cooperation as Council continues to deliver projects such as this that build and create a safe and connected community.