Kangaroo Valley pipeline upgrade

Site work commenced in September 2023, with completion scheduled for mid 2024, weather permitting.

Working hours are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays. No work is planned on Sundays or public holidays.

Upgrades to the 2.5 kilometre above-ground pipeline include:

1. Replacing structural bearings

Structural bearings accommodate for movement (lateral and longitudinal) of the pipeline. Bearings near the end of their serviceable life were replaced. Hydraulic lifts and braces were used to take weight off the bearings while new bearings were installed. This work was completed in late 2023.

2. Upgrading access tracks

Upgrades including regrading, concrete work and surface improvements to about 650 metres of access tracks are currently ongoing. This will improve access to the area for ongoing maintenance and inspection work. Completion is scheduled for mid 2024, weather permitting.

3. Improving drainage systems

The pipeline is surrounded by a drainage system to protect the structure and surrounding assets during wet weather events. Upgrades currently underway include repairing and replacing the drainage system above and below ground along the pipeline corridor, cleaning out debris, and scour protection. This work will be completed by mid 2024, weather pemitting.

WaterNSW and its construction partner Diona attended an Aboriginal cultural awareness induction at the project site in late August 2023. Hosted by the Illawarra Local Aboriginal Land Council, the induction deepened the project teams understanding of Country and Culture, provided a background of Aboriginal sites and heritage in the area and explained the necessary steps in identifying and reporting Aboriginal artefacts and sites.

We will keep the community and stakeholders informed as work progresses.

Project updates

For construction enquiries, please contact Diona’s Community Engagement team by phone on 1300 131 338 or by email community@diona.com.au