Kenwick wastewater pipeline
Project goal:
We are constructing a wastewater pipeline in Kenwick to extend our wastewater service within the City of Gosnells.
Status: In planning
What’s happening?
To help cater for the growing community, we are planning to construct approximately 2 kilometres of wastewater pipeline in Kenwick, within the City of Gosnells. This work will be completed in two stages.
Stage One: Pipeline near Kenwick Primary School
Stage one will include the construction of 420 metres of wastewater pipeline from the existing pipeline near Kenwick School to Staplehurst Street in Kenwick. This stage does not include property connections to the wastewater network.
Stage Two: Pipeline along local roads and property connections to central network
Stage two includes the construction of approximately 1.7 kilometres of wastewater pipeline along Wanaping Road, Park Road, Kenwick Road and Stafford Road in Kenwick. Once complete, nearby properties will be able to connect to the wastewater network. We will provide more information about this stage once we have finished the design.
Where is this happening?
For Stage one, the work area will be behind Kenwick Primary School and along Apperley Street and Staplehurst Street in Kenwick. Please refer to the Map tabs for Stage 1 work area.
Stage two will take place along Wanaping Road, Park Road, Kenwick Road and Stafford Road in Kenwick. Please refer to the Maps tabs for Stage 2 work area.
How will this impact the community?
Construction impacts
To minimise the impact to the environment and the community, the pipeline will be installed using trenchless technology during Stage one. This construction method means that noise and land impacts will be reduced during the pipe installation.
This technology will require five pipe entry/exit points, noted in the map of the work area for Stage 1. During the construction of these access points, there may be some noise, dust, and minor vibrations. This will be kept to a minimum and we are committed to working with residents to minimise these impacts.
Traffic management
Traffic management and detours may be required. Please see Project Updates tab for information once construction starts.
Property access
Access to some properties may be restricted during construction. If access is obstructed, we will get in touch to arrange alternative access.
Kenwick Train Station car park
Sections of the Kenwick Train Station Car Parks may be closed for the duration of the project. More information will be provided closer to construction.
Restorations of impacted areas
We will work closely with residents and the City of Gosnells to ensure all reinstatements are carried out to an acceptable standard.
Stage 1, which is the 420 metres-long pipeline from near Kenwick Primary School to Staplehurst Street, is waiting for approval from outside agencies. These approvals are necessary because the pipeline crosses areas owned by other organisations.
When approvals have been secured, the project will proceed to the contractor selection phase, which may take up to six months. Once a contractor is onboard, they will submit their construction methodology and installation approach for final approval by transport agencies. Construction will commence only after this approval is granted.
Stage 2 is the 1.7-kilometre pipeline along local roads and connection points for properties. It has been progressing while we wait for Stage 1 approvals and is still in design phase. Engineering surveys (checks of the ground and soil) were completed earlier this year.
Maps
Caroline McCumiskey – Community Engagement Advisor