GWMWater has awarded a tender to Envirotech Water Solutions to upgrade the pump station at Lake Fyans. This will be the first stage of construction of the East Grampians Rural Water Supply Project.
Lake Fyans will be the main water source for the East Grampians pipeline, with smaller volumes of water being sourced from Mt William headworks or gravity fed from Mt Cole.
The project focuses on securing the future of the region by providing a reliable, secure supply of high-quality water year-round.
GWMWater Managing Director, Mark Williams, said the construction tender was a major milestone for the project and will deliver a good outcome for customers.
“We are pleased to award the tender for the first stage of construction of the East Grampians Rural Water Supply Project. The Lake Fyans pump station is a key piece of infrastructure to supply water to customers in the project footprint.” he said.
“The new pump station will utilise existing infrastructure providing cost savings and a shorter construction timeline, delivering a great outcome for customers.”
Earlier this year, the power supply at Lake Fyans pump station was upgraded in preparation for the infrastructure upgrade.
The new pump station will be integrated with the existing pumps that provide water for Stawell, Ararat and Great Western. This means customers in the area will be supplied with high-quality water from the Grampians and ensure water security for the future.
The East Grampians Rural Water Supply Project is jointly funded by the Australian Government through the National Water Grid Fund, the Victorian Government and GWMWater.
For more information about the East Grampians Rural Water Supply Project, and a live map updated as the project progresses, please visit gwmwater.org.au/egrp
