Bungendore Water Supply Augmentation
Bungendore, New South Wales
Total funding: Up to $1,000,000 from the Australian Government.
About the project
This project will fund the construction of a supplementary water supply system for Bungendore. The current demand is 322 ML per annum with a projected demand for water in the town increasing to 450-550 ML per annum. A supplementary source of 130-180 ML per annum is required if the town is to continue to develop.
A significant groundwater source has been evaluated with a possible sustainable yield of at least 600 ML per annum. Treatment of the groundwater will produce water that meets drinking water standards. Supply of the water will involve: development of the borefield; construction of a water treatment plant and a clearwater storage tank; construction of rising main to the town; a connection into the reticulation system; and construction of a transfer pumping station.
The project also involves construction of a new water re-use main for recycled water to be transferred from the Bungendore sewage treatment works to Bungendore Oval for irrigation of the playing field. This will replace potable water used to irrigate the playing field.
Project benefits
The project will:
- meet projected demand for water, through sustainable development of an additional local water source; and
- provide recycled water to irrigate the Bungendore Oval to replace potable water use.
Progress to June 2010
Work on the project is progressing. Design drawings and tender documents have been received by Council. Subdivision site works at the Water Treatment Plant site have been completed and construction of the Currandooly delivery main is underway.
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