Nannup Standby Bore

What’s happening?

Water Corporation is planning upgrades to the Warren–Blackwood Regional Water Supply Scheme over the coming years to improve its reliability and efficiency.

As part of this work, we are currently constructing a new standby bore approximately 300 metres from the existing bore at the Thomas Road site in Nannup. Work is now underway and is progressing well.

When is this happening?

Preparatory work at the site was completed in late 2025. This included establishing the drilling pad and constructing a temporary settling pond.

Our authorised contractor, Clear Cut Interventions, is now drilling and preparing a new standby bore so it can be equipped in the future. This work started in late April 2026 and is expected to take around eight weeks to complete, although it may finish sooner.

Work will take place between 7:00am and 7:00pm, Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. These hours will help reduce the overall duration of the work.  

What to expect?

• Dust, vibration and vehicle movements: During work hours, you may notice increased noise, dust, vibration and additional vehicle activity.

• Noise: To construct the new standby bore, drilling equipment needs to reach deep below ground. Because of this depth, the drilling process can be quite loud. While this type of work cannot be completed quietly, we will try to mimimise noise wherever possible. 

We will continue to take all reasonable steps to reduce disruption wherever possible and complete this work as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out this essential work.

Why is this happening?

To support a reliable water supply for the region, a new standby bore is being constructed near the existing bore at the Thomas Road site. Once equipped, the new bore will operate alternately with the current one, enabling routine maintenance without service interruptions and providing a backup supply in the event of bore failure.