Donnybrook Water Supply Upgrade

What’s happening?

Our authorised contractor, Leicon Notley will soon start work to equip a groundwater bore, construct new pipelines and associated electrical works as part of our Donnybrook Water Supply Upgrade project.

The location of the work is shown on the map below and will occur in:

• Our existing bore site at the southern edge of Donnybrook Golf Course
• The northern verge of Ecclestone Street
• Both sides of Bakewell Street, and,
• The northern verge of Bentley Street

Why is the work happening?

This essential upgrade work will ensure the reliability of the current Donnybrook water supply. The bore being equipped will be used, as required, to ensure we can meet the water demand of Donnybrook.

When is this happening?

Our contractors are expected to set up their laydown area and commence construction from 22 July 2025. The work is expected to take approximately six months to complete.

Work will be completed Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, and Saturdays as required. 

How will this impact me?

Noise and dust

It is planned to construct the pipelines by open trench excavation. As with any construction activities, there will be an increase in vehicle movement, personnel, noise and dust in the area. Noise and dust will be kept to a minimum however, construction will involve road cutting, excavating and compacting.

Traffic management 

The work will be delivered in stages, and during this time, there will be traffic management in place along Bentley Street and surrounding roads. This will including some short-term temporary road closures where the pipe is being constructed across the road. The following streets are expected to have short term closures and detours at during delivery of the project:

• Bentley Street (underway)
• Bakewell Street (completed)
• Whitton Way (completed)
• Owen Street
• Caustis Way

Intermittent road closures are now in place along Bentley Street. These closures are essential to ensure the safety of both workers and road users. To minimise traffic disruption, we are working in sections using a ‘moving front’ approach. This means only a small portion of Bentley Street is affected at any one time, allowing other sections to remain open to traffic.

Restoration of verges and driveways

Access to some driveway may be temporarily restricted whole we construct the new pipes. Our contractors will liaise directly with impacted properties on maintaining access. Temporary restoration to verges, roads and driveways will be completed as the new pipe is installed. Full restorations will typically take place in the weeks after construction has been completed. 

Please be assured that any affected area, including verges and driveways, will be reinstated as closely as possible to its condition prior to work. 

Who can I contact for more information?

We would like to provide you with as much notice as possible about the work. You can subscribe on this page to receive project updates by email.

For other queries or if you have any special circumstances, we need to be aware of, please contact 

• Community Engagement Senior Advisor Luke Middleton on (08) 6330 6941 or email luke.middleton@watercorporation.com.au

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