Australian Water Management Review Vol. 1 2014 | Page 29

Brunswick
Street Set for
Million Dollar
Water Upgrade

A series of complex water main renewal works will
replace 100 year old water mains along Brunswick
Street Fitzroy from January to May 2014.
City West Water contractors will be replacing
approximately one kilometre of water mains along
both sides of Brunswick Street between Alexandra
Parade and Johnston Street in stages to minimise
disruption and ensure the works are completed as
quickly as possible.
City West Water Acting CEO Geoff Gardiner said
the $1.4 million project is part of an ongoing
program to replace ageing water mains across
inner areas of Melbourne.
“Each year we invest around $100 million in
replacing old water mains in some of the oldest
parts of Melbourne, and with these water mains
approaching 100 years of age, they must be
replaced,” Gardiner said.

“Brunswick Street is one of Melbourne’s most
popular retail and dining strips, so replacing the
water mains now means that we remove the risk of
a major burst which could result in costly damage
and interruptions to businesses and other services
in the area.”
To minimise impact on surrounding businesses,
works will be carried out in stages, one block at a
time, with some works taking place at late night and
on weekends, as well as making the most of lower
traffic volumes during school holidays.

and in recent years, we’ve carried out water main
renewals in similar settings around inner areas of
the city which have all been successful, and we’re
confident this project will deliver the same outcome.”
During the works, water supply should not be
affected without advance notice, and trams will
operate as usual. Parking will be restricted in small
sections as crews move works along the road.
Outdoor dining may be affected while works are in
the vicinity.

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