New pipe promises better pressure

A NEW pipeline spanning five kilometres will soon bring drinking water to homes in Bendigo’s northern suburbs.

Part of Coliban Water’s Big Water Build, the pipeline will service approximately 6200 residences in Huntly, Epsom, Ascot, and Wellsford.

With the aim of improving water pressure in Epsom and Huntly, State Minister for Water, Harriet Shing, said the benefits of the project will be immediate.

“Local residents will be able to notice an improvement in water pressure, including during periods of peak demand this Summer,” she said.

“Assets like this pipeline enable us to better respond to the challenges of climate change and population growth and are an important part of delivering long-term security of supply across the water network.”

At a cost of $5.8 million, the Epsom-Huntly pipeline was built to meet the needs of a growing population in the area.

“The pipeline will complement our existing water supply network and is part of major investment planned for the region, to meet the needs of a growing population and changing climate,” said Coliban Water’s chief officer of assets and operations Danny McLean.

The pipeline has been built between the intersection of Howard and Station streets in Epsom and Rennie Street and Gungurru Road in Huntly.

Testing is currently underway with the pipeline due to be turned on in October in time for the summer peak period.