	{"id":96873,"date":"2024-03-09T04:56:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=96873"},"modified":"2024-03-09T04:56:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T17:56:00","slug":"sewer-project-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/sewer-project-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"Sewer project underway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>THE Ballarat southern trunk sewer project by Central Highlands Water has begun in the city\u2019s west.<\/p>\n<p><p>The works aim to ensure the wastewater needs of the area can be met with the region&#8217;s\u2019s population expected to reach more than 160,000 by 2040.<\/p>\n<p><p>The $3 million project is underway in Smythes Creek and consists of building nearly two kilometres of trunk sewer pipeline from glass reinforced polymer pipe.<\/p>\n<p><p>The pipe will be built near the Pinnacle and Cherryside Estate connecting it to the Cherry Flat Road sewer pump which is also under construction.<\/p>\n<p><p>\u201cCentral Highlands Water is committed to investing in the future of our growing region,\u201d said Central Highlands Water managing director Jeff Haydon.<\/p>\n<p><p>\u201cThe Ballarat southern trunk sewer project will support land development in the Ballarat west growth area, enabling the wastewater needs of City of Ballarat\u2019s growth and forecast population of over 160,000 by 2040.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><p>The pipeline will also allow for ongoing development in the area for years to come and more information on the build can be found on the Central Highlands Water projects page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Ballarat southern trunk sewer project by Central Highlands Water has begun in the city\u2019s west. 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