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Bundoora Water Main Replacement

Client :

Melbourne-Water

Project Date

2006

Length

2.8km

Pipe Diameter & Type

813mm MSCL

This project involved the construction of 2.8km of 813mm diameter mild steel water main for Melbourne Water.

This project involved the construction of 2.8km of 813mm diameter mild steel water main for Melbourne Water.

Major activities

Major activities undertaken for this project included:

Boring underneath Plenty road by Microtunnelling.
Removal of existing 800mm water main.
Breaking and excavation of an extensive amount of Bluestone Rock.
Removal and Replanting of 200 Trees.
Co-ordination with Melbourne Water to ensure that the shutdown time for tie-in was acceptable and achievable by all parties.