Hunter Water Corporation
To cater for future growth in the Maitland/North Rothbury water supply system catchment, Hunter water Corporation staged a series of augmentation works. The contract involves the construction of Telarah 1 Water Pumping Station (WPS) and over 1km associated suction main including but not limited to the following
Latent conditions, geotechnical issues which required additional works and impacted on the program of works.
Unknown dependence of trenchless rail crossing on a rail shutdown procession and the requirement of a five days Shut down due to the 100m length of the trenchless crossing, overcoming these issues with pre-boring and use of a 4-day shut down. (dependence on ATRC calendar of a 4-day scheduled shut down) This disrupted the completion of the pipeline as final alignment of the bores were required.
Pipeline route site specific hazards, pedestrian footpath. old Clay pipes, Gas services, Water mains, Wastewater mains, Telstra cabling, Power (overhead and Underground) and stormwater services located along the pipeline route. Alongside &Under railway Corridor, roads and Highways, in residential areas and alongside special needs schools, crossing of waterways and wetlands, Overhead power lines are low in some areas. Working on live systems and commissioning of new electrical assets., Sharing of access to PS site with Manufacturing Factory.
Managing community and stakeholders’ consultation and communication endeavored a smooth project without public complaints.
