The Broadway water pipeline

What’s happening?

To help ensure a reliable water supply, we are planning to upgrade the water supply infrastructure in Ellenbrook, Aveley and The Vines. As part of this work, we will install 900 metres of new water pipeline along The Broadway in the City of Swan's road reserve. The pipe will be installed mainly through open trench methods however, to minimise impacts, we will use trenchless technology to cross Bordeaux Lane and Maffina Parade.

 

When is this happening?

Construction began in August 2025 and was expected to be completed in approximately eight months. Due to technical issues, construction has been delayed and is expected to be completed Mid 2026. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience.

The crew will be onsite from 6:30am, with work officially starting at 7:00am. No machinery will be operated before 7:00am. While we aim to keep any out-of-hours work to a minimum, it may be necessary at times to meet project deadlines.

Where is this happening?

Work will be completed along The Broadway and its adjoining streets. Crew will begin at the Western end of The Broadway, near Tranquillity Crescent, and progress towards the East.

What to expect?

Noise and dust

You may notice a temporary increase in noise and construction activity. This will include machinery operated 24hrs a day during this period, however noise reduction technology will minimise the noise.   

Traffic management

Traffic will be reduced to one lane for approx. 150m along The Broadway. Bordeaux Lane/The Broadway roundabout will remain fully functional, with all turns permitted. 

Access to local businesses

We appreciate that construction can be disruptive to the local business community. We are working to reduce impacts where possible and encourage the community to support local businesses during construction.

Businesses will remain open, and access will always be maintained throughout the project.

Water supply

Should a planned water outage be required, any affected land and/or business owners/occupiers will be notified in advance.

Reinstatement

Unfortunately, this work requires unavoidable impact to the verge, kerbs, and the road. All areas impacted by the work will be returned to as close to their original condition as possible.

Restoration of impacted areas

Once our new infrastructure is in the ground, the section of open trench along The Broadway will be backfilled, compacted, and reinstated. We follow a thorough reinstatement process to ensure all impacted areas are replaced like for like, where practically possible. Unfortunately, our work will result in unavoidable impact to roads and verges. Once the work on this project is complete, the City of Swan will landscape the area.

We thank you for your understanding and cooperation whilst this essential work takes place.