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Yinnar to Boolarra Distribution Main

Client :

Gippsland-Water

Project Date

2011

Length

8.9km

Pipe Diameter & Type

140mm

The Yinnar to Boolarra distribution main project involved the construction of a feeder main between Yinnar and Boolarra.

The Yinnar to Boolarra distribution main project involved the construction of a feeder main between
Yinnar and Boolarra. The construction of 8.9km of 140mm diameter PE pipeline was undertaken on
behalf of Gippsland Water.

Major activities

Major activities undertaken for this project included:

Provision of construction management plans for the pipeline including, Safety Health and Safety Plan, Site Environmental Management Plan, Quality Plan.
Provision of traffic management plans.
Traffic management during construction activities.
Survey and set out works.
Proving all existing assets.
Working in the proximity of overhead powerlines.
10 x Mini HDDs (30m to 120m).
Construction of air valves, hydrants, scour valves and pressure reducing stations.
Excavation and benching of trenches to lay pipe.
Installation of pipe in trenches including, placement and jointing (Butt fusion of PE).
Supply of materials, installation and compaction of pipe embedment and trench backfill.
Hydro testing of the pipeline at completion.
Reinstatement of all disturbed areas including easement, pipe track, construction access roads and all public roads and reserves.