Ulster Road wastewater pipeline replacement
Project goal:
We are replacing a wastewater pipeline under Ulster Road in Albany, to reduce future leaks and breaks.
Status:
Completed mid-April 2025
Delivery Date:
Pipeline operational Q1 2025 and reinstatements completed mid-April 2025
What’s happening?
We have completed replacing 3.9km of an existing underground wastewater pressure main under Ulster Road and installing about 300m of new gravity main pipeline along North Road. This replacement allows us to maintain a reliable wastewater service and reduce future leaks and breaks.
Work was carried out in stages by our authorised contractor DM Civil. The pipeline was installed by underground horizontal drilling through small pits in the road. DM Civil is now completing minor reinstatements.
You can share your thoughts about the work online - if you head to our "Tell us how we did" section and search for the Ulster Road pipeline replacement survey.
Where will the new pipeline go?
The replacement wastewater pipeline is below ground:
- Under Ulster Road, between Lower King Road and North Road.
- A short 300m connection in the verge of North Road, near the Ulster Road intersection.
The location of the proposed work and the construction stages is shown on the map below.
When is this happening?
DM Civil is now completing minor reinstatements. The revegetation planting near our North Road connections work will occur over the winter months. The lane closures along Ulster Road re-opened on Sunday 16 March 2025.
We appreciate your patience and understanding while we replaced this essential infrastructure.
| Location | Lane Closure | Approximate Dates | Detour Maps |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Stage 1a Lower King Road - COMPLETED |
Stop-start traffic control | 17 June – 15 July 2024 | Stop-start traffic control |
|
Stage 1 Lower King Road to Hardie Road - COMPLETED |
Southbound lane closed | 17 June – 15 July 2024 | Map 1 |
|
Stage 2 Lower King Road to Martin Road - COMPLETED |
Southbound lane closed | 15 July – 28 August 2024 | Map 2 |
|
Stage 3 - completed as part of Stage 2 Hardie Road to Martin Road |
Southbound lane closed as per Stage 2 Lower King Road to Martin Road |
Dates now part of Stage 2 | Please Refer to Map 2 |
|
Stage 4 Bardley Road to Hardie Road - COMPLETED |
Northbound lane closed | 29 August – 12 September 2024 | Map 4 |
|
Stage 5 Angove Road to Martin Road - COMPLETED |
Northbound lane closed | 12 September - 11 October 2024 | Map 5 |
|
Stage 6 North Road to Bardley Road COMPLETED |
Northbound lane closed | From 11 October to 24 January 2025 | Map 6 |
|
Stage 7 Southern verge of North Road COMPLETED |
Nil | From late September 2024 to early-February 2025. (No impacts to road users. Footpath has been re-opened). | Map 7 |
|
2025 Single Lane Closure - Stage 5 Angove Road to Martin Road - Reinstatement & connections COMPLETED |
Northbound lane closed | From 26 January to approx 5 March 2025. | Map 5 |
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2025 Single Lane Closure - Stage 2 Lower King Road to Martin Road - Reinstatements & connections COMPLETED |
Southbound lane closed | From 6 March to 16 March 2025 | Map 2 |
How will this impact me?
During the minor reinstatements there may be a need for stop-start traffic control. Please continue to follow the directions of any traffic management personnel.
I'd Like More Information
We're here to help. If you have any comments or queries please contact:
- Water Corporation’s Community Engagement Senior Advisor, Emma Halligan on 9420 2198 or email emma.halligan@watercorporation.com.au
- Water Corporation’s Project Manager, Albert Duong on 0437 252 493 or albert.duong@watercorporation.com.au
For any faults or outages please call 13 13 75.
Emma Halligan - Community Engagement Specialist