Yarra Valley Water has signed a new nine-year agreement with Abergeldie and Service Stream to deliver reliable water and sewerage services to more than 2 million Victorians.
Under the contract, the partners will provide works that form part of Yarra Valley Water’s Reliability Program. This scope of work includes planned inspections, maintenance and renewals of water and sewer networks and associated network assets designed to support the health and well-being of customers, communities, and the environment.
Yarra Valley Water Distribution and Growth General Manager Bridie Fennessy said the agreements have an initial nine-year term with the capacity to be extended up to 12 years.
“We’re excited to move forward with the Abergeldie Complex Infrastructure and Service Stream teams as we work together on our Reliability Program over the next decade,” she said. “These new long-term partnerships reflect our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and affordable water and sewerage services and to responding in a timely manner if something goes wrong.”
Fennessy said the increased expertise generated by dual partnerships would ensure the smooth delivery of Yarra Valley Water’s Delivery Reliability Program.
“Melbourne is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities, and water is a vital part of our everyday lives,” Fennessy said. “Through these partnerships, we’ll continue renewing and replacing ageing water and sewerage pipes and conducting ongoing maintenance across our network infrastructure.”
The agreement aligns with Yarra Valley Water’s 2030 Strategy, which is focused on reliable assets and services. It aims to successfully deliver customer commitments in the 2023-28 pricing period.
Abergeldie CEO Mark Bruzzone said the company is excited to continue its partnership with Yarra Valley Water.
“We are thrilled to be selected as one of two Delivery Partners to provide services as part of the Reliability program,” he said. “Our success in being chosen reflects our commitment to Yarra Valley Water’s 2030 strategic goals, which focus on transforming around the customer and helping communities thrive with initiatives that drive social outcomes and environmental excellence.”
As part of Yarra Valley Water’s Reliability Program, the partners will rehabilitate up to 50 kilometres of sewer and water infrastructure every year.
Service Stream’s Program Director, Water Reliability, Cameron Neales, welcomed the partnership.
“We are delighted to continue our long-standing partnership with Yarra Valley Water and support the accessibility of clean and reliable water and sewer services to more than 2 million people across Melbourne every day,” Neales said.
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