Century-old pipe rehabilitation in East Fremantle now complete

Water Corporation has completed vital upgrades to 100-year-old water mains in parts of East Fremantle, Palmyra, and Bicton, ensuring the ongoing reliability of the area's water supply. This pipe rehabilitation will support continued population growth in the coming decades.

Water Corporation has completed vital upgrades to 100-year-old water mains in parts of East Fremantle, Palmyra, and Bicton, ensuring the ongoing reliability of the area’s water supply. This pipe rehabilitation will support continued population growth in the coming decades.

Around three kilometres of new distribution pipeline were laid, allowing the decommissioning of an ageing section of the water main along Canning Highway. The project’s focal point was the intersection of Canning Highway and Petra Street, where Water Corporation worked closely with residents, local businesses, and the Town of East Fremantle to minimise impacts.

The $13 million project will help prevent potential supply interruptions due to leaks and bursts. Some sections of the main were first laid in 1923.

The proactive replacement of ageing infrastructure will support growth in the area by shoring up reliable water supply into the future.

Since July 2016, the Western Australian Government, through Water Corporation, has invested around $245 million in proactive renewal projects that have replaced more than 210 kilometres of ageing water mains across Perth. These projects helped create more than 250 jobs for local contractors and sub-contractors.

Comments attributed to Water Minister Simone McGurk:

“The fact these pipes have supplied water for 100 years is a testament to their durability, but the time has come to invest in new infrastructure that will ensure supply reliability long into the future.

“As well as being home to thousands of people, the area is a busy shopping and commercial precinct, so we must invest in proactive renewals to support growth and development.

“I know some of this work has been disruptive, so I would like to acknowledge residents, business owners and shoppers for their patience during these essential works.”

Comments attributed to Bicton MLA Lisa O’Malley:

“I thank locals for their understanding during these works. It’s wonderful that the project to replace the ageing infrastructure is now complete.

“This project will ensure a reliable water supply for the electorate of Bicton for decades to come.”

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