By Lachlan Ellis<\/p>\n
Central Highlands Water (CHW) has announced a $15 million project in Ballarat, but Bungaree and Wallace residents will have to keep waiting for a much-needed sewerage connection.<\/p>\n
CHW announced construction of the $15 million Stage 2 Ballarat Sewer Build program this month, which will commence works in January 2023.<\/p>\n
The company said the project was part of the biggest upgrade to Ballarat\u2019s sewerage system in almost 100 years \u2013 however, when asked about progress on Bungaree and Wallace\u2019s requests for sewerage, a CHW spokesperson said plans were in very early stages.<\/p>\n
\u201cCentral Highlands Water continues to work with customers, community, and stakeholders to provide high quality and safe water and wastewater services. Preliminary investigations are underway into the potential to provide sewerage to Wallace and Bungaree,\u201d CHW\u2019s spokesperson told the Moorabool News.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis process will involve a number of studies, relating to planning and engineering, to determine viability, as well as community engagement to determine the level of community support. No commitments have been made from any parties at this time to progress past the investigation stage.\u201d<\/p>\n
A sewer system in the growing towns is a priority for Council, with current estimates at $10 million for the project with Council investing $1 million, and other entities such as CHW hoped to provide the remaining $9 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
By Lachlan Ellis Central Highlands Water (CHW) has announced a $15 million project in Ballarat, but Bungaree and Wallace residents will have to keep waiting for a much-needed sewerage connection. CHW announced construction of the $15 million Stage 2 Ballarat Sewer Build program this month, which will commence works in January 2023. The company said […]<\/p>\n