Notice from Taswater
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Rocky Creek’s new treated water supply is close to completion. As construction progresses on TasWater’s new treatment plant to supply customers on the Rocky Creek water system, work is beginning on upgrading the reticulation network.
Before water from the new treatment plant can flow, TasWater needs to carry out a process of pigging and flushing. Using specialised equipment, it involves running a foam slug (the Pig) through the pipes which in effect scours the walls of the pipe to dislodge biofilm and dirt that has accumulated over a period of time. The system is then flushed to remove the dirty water through scour points throughout the system.
This cleaning work will help ensure the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) testing can be completed in the shortest time frame possible to allow the removal of the Boil Water Alert (BWA) and enable residents to drink clean safe water directly from the tap. The Pigging and Flushing will be carried out in four stages involving disruption to Rocky Creek water supplies from now until the second week of June. There will be intermittent interruptions between 8:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon as each area is pigged and flushed. Details under Schedules below.
Notices informing customers of the times they can expect interruptions have been letter box dropped and mailed and will continue to be issued as we progress with this work.
Bottled drinking water will be available at the Grove store for each day of the interruptions.
Stage 1Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 May which may run into Friday 25 May
Lollara Road mains from the Ranelagh Reservoir to the intersection with the Huon Highway.
Properties in Charlotte Street, Victoria Street, Nairn Road, Woods Road, Cashs Road, Lucaston Road and Lucaston Link and Lollara Road will be affected.
Stage 2Friday 25, Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 May which may run into Wednesday, 30 May
Lollara Road/Huon Highway intersection to the Orchard Avenue/Huon Highway intersection.
Properties on the Huon Highway from Lollara Road to Orchard Avenue and in the areas of Longley Road, Thompsons Road, Stubbings Road, Packers Road and North Glen Road area will b affected.
Stage 3Monday 28 May to Friday 1 June inclusive.
Rocky Creek mains from Rocky Creek Road down through Grove to the Lollara Road/Huon Highway intersection.
Properties in Rocky Creek, Crabtree, Grove, Mountain River Road, Tasman Road, Mill Road, Pages Road, Basin Road and Allens Road will be affected.
Stage 4Monday 4 June to Friday 8 June inclusive.
All sub mains and reticulation lines off the larger trunk mains.
Properties in individual roads and streets off the main trunk lines will be affected. Notifications will be issued closer to the time of works.
As well as notifying customers individually with letters outlining the interruptions, information will be posted on our website, on the Huon Valley Council’s website and Facebook page. Customers can also call John J Murray on 13 6992 or via email at [email protected] for more information.
Further information can be found on our website at www.taswater.com.au