Hydrant & valve replacement program
Project goal:
State-wide program to replace hydrants and valves to improve the security and reliability of water supply.
Status:
In construction
Delivery Date:
Ongoing
What's happening?
This work will replace ageing infrastructure to help prevent leaks and breaks and ensure our hydrants comply with current fire management standards.
- Hydrant replacement - a hydrant is a connection point for firefighters to access water from the local water supply scheme.
- Valve replacement - a valve controls the flow of water through the water pipes.
How will this impact the community?
- Most hydrants and valves are located in residential verges.
- There may be an increase in noise, dust and activity. Residents may notice more vehicles and noise near their property if they live near a hydrant or valve.
- This work may require temporary interruptions to your water service. If a temporary water supply interruption is required to complete the work safely and flush the network before the supply is turned back on:
- All attempts to avoid and reduce impact to the community will be considered before progressing work.
- We will aim to keep water outages under 6 hours.
- Residents will be notified at least 48 hours before a planned water outage.
- Residents may notice reduced pressure once water has been switched off. This will slowly return to normal after work is complete.
- We will turn the water back on slowly to minimise air in the pipes and water discolouration.
- Our construction methods may mean unavoidable impact to properties, roads, footpaths and verges, including reticulation. Access to footpaths may be restricted and will be made safe until permanently repaired. Disturbed driveways or verges will be restored to original condition once work is complete. We will work closely with customers impacted by this.
- Traffic management will be in place where required.
- Customers may notice a tanker in the area. This will be used to collect excess water. This water is re-used where possible.
We remind customers living in high bushfire risk areas that an independent water supply is necessary, should you choose to stay and actively defend your home. All efforts are made to maintain scheme water supply during a bushfire, however damaged infrastructure or a cut to power may result in a total loss of water. See Bushfires & water supply for more information.
We have been working with the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) to ensure fire hydrants across the state are compliant with agreed design standards.
As part of this commitment, we are currently undertaking essential maintenance to upgrade the fire hydrants across WA.
As part of this commitment, we are currently undertaking essential maintenance to upgrade the fire hydrants across WA.
Where is hydrant and valve maintenance taking place?
Where | Dates | Status |
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Carnarvon | Early 2024 | Not started |
Geraldton | Early 2024 | Not started |
Woodridge | To be confirmed | Not started |
Where | Dates | Status |
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Kalgoorlie | July-August 2023 | Completed |
Where | Dates | Status |
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Albany | To be confirmed | Not started |
Boddington | To be confirmed | Not started |
Brookton | To be confirmed | Not started |
Esperance | To be confirmed | Not started |
Narrogin | To be confirmed | Not started |
Wagin | To be confirmed | Not started |
Where | Dates | Status |
---|---|---|
Bridgetown | To be confirmed | Not started |
Nannup | To be confirmed | Not started |
Pemberton | To be confirmed | Not started |
Where | Dates | Status |
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Broome | Mid 2024 | Not started |
Fitzroy Crossing | Mid 2024 | Not started |
Karratha | December 2023 - March 2024 | Not started |
Kununurra | Mid 2024 | Not started |
Onslow | Mid 2024 | Not Started |
Port Hedland | September-November 2023 | In progress |
Roebourne | December 2023 - March 2024 | Not started |
South Hedland | September-November 2023 | In progress |
Wickham | December 2023 - March 2024 | Not started |
Where | Dates |
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Mid West region | |
Bindoon | Completed March 2023 |
Bolgart | Completed March 2023 |
Calingiri | Completed March 2023 |
Dongara | Completed Nov 2022 |
Moora | Completed Jan - April 2023 |
Port Denison | Completed Nov 2022 |
Yerecoin | Completed March 2023 |
Goldfields and Agricultural region | |
Bruce Rock | Completed Dec 2022 |
Cunderdin | Completed May 2023 |
Kalgoorlie-Boulder | Completed Jan - April 2023 |
Kellerberrin | Completed Oct - Dec 2022 |
Laverton | Completed May 2023 |
Leonora | Completed April - May 2023 |
Merredin | Completed April 2023 |
Northam | Completed April - May 2023 |
Tammin | Completed Jan 2023 |
Wiluna | May 2023 |
Wongan Hills | Completed Dec 2022 |
Great Southern region | |
Esperance | Completed March - April 2023 |
Katanning | May 2023 |
Wagin | May 2023 |
South West region | |
Augusta | Completed Feb 2023 |
Australind | Completed Feb 2023 |
Boyup Brook | Completed March 2023 |
Bridgetown | Completed March 2023 |
Capel | Completed Nov 2022 |
Collie | Completed in Jan 2023 |
Dunsborough | March - April 2023 |
Eaton | Completed Feb 2023 |
Harvey | Completed Dec 2022 |
Leschenault | Completed Feb 2023 |
Margaret River | Completed March 2023 |
Picton | Completed Feb 2023 |
Waroona | Completed Jan - March 2023 |
North West region | |
Karratha | Completed Sept 2022 |
Newman | Completed |
Point Sampson | Completed 2022 |
Port & South Hedland | Completed Sept - Dec 2022 |
Wickham | Completed Oct 2022 |