GWMWater has awarded tenders to construct the pipeline and remaining facilities, providing drinking water to the township of Kaniva.
Kaniva is the largest town in Victoria which does not have a drinking water supply
Girdwood Contractors has been awarded the tender to complete the 43-kilometre pipeline linking Nhill to Kaniva.
Contractor CHS Group has been awarded the tender to complete the pump station sites. This includes upgrading the existing Dimboola to Nhill pump station site and building two new booster pump station sites.
Once works are complete, Kaniva’s water supply will be sourced from the Grampians reservoir system. The water will be treated per the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines at the Dimboola Water Treatment Plant before being piped to Kaniva.
This is the final stage of work before the project’s commissioning, which is expected in February 2025.
The town reticulation network will be cleaned, and water quality testing will occur before the Department of Health approves the water as suitable for drinking.
Charges for water supply for Kaniva urban customers will be the same as those for other drinking water towns serviced by GWMWater. GWMWater estimates that the bill for a household with average use would increase by about $5.17 a week (the equivalent of $67.50 on each quarterly account).
Safe, high-quality drinking water promotes well-being, liveability, and future growth for communities and businesses. It is an investment in the community and future generations.
A drinking water supply will provide consistent water clarity and quality and improve the life of appliances such as hot water services, washing machines, and dishwashers.
Drinking water upgrades are also being made at Elmhurst, Moyston, Berriwillock, and Culgoa.
For more information on current drinking water projects, please visit gwmwater.org.au/drinking-water-upgrades
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