SEWER REHABILITATION WORK UNDERWAY

Published on 16 September 2024

Lachlan Shire Council’s existing sewer system has been serving the community for more than 80 years. Lachlan Shire Council General Manager, Greg Tory, said that “ongoing maintenance is required to ensure the sewer infrastructure continues to operate effectively. I am pleased to announce that we have engaged Trazlbat Pty Ltd to undertake essential rehabilitation work valued at approximately $1.3M over the next few months. Around 6km of sewer mains across Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo and Tottenham will be renewed during this work.”

The work will involve cleaning of the sewer system with high pressure water jetting equipment and inspection using closed-circuit television (CCTV). Following this inspection, sewer mains will be re-lined and sewer junctions will be renewed where required. The work is being done to improve reliability and service to the community.

Work commenced on 16 September 2024 and contractors will be working in areas of Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo and Tottenham at various times over the next two months. The work is planned to be completed by mid-December 2024. For detailed information about the areas impacted, please visit the Water and Sewer Interruptions page on Council’s website www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au.

Residents will receive a letterbox drop as well as a courtesy door knock prior to commencement of work in their area. The contractors may need to access properties to carry out the work; however, they will not need to enter homes and you are not required to be at home. We ask that you ensure pets are secured if work is occurring near your property for the safety of pets and workers if entry is required.

During the work there may be an increase in noise, vehicle movements and odour, although every effort will be made to reduce the impact on the community. Due to the high-pressure cleaning being undertaken during this work, we also recommend that toilet lids are left down with a 2-kilogram weight placed on the lid. This will minimise fluids spurting from the toilet accidentally during cleaning work.

If you would like detailed information about work being undertaken in your area, please contact Trazlbat’s Project Manager, Neelam Singh on 0424 606 895. For all general enquiries in relation to the work please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Department on 02 6895 1900.