A new pumping station has been constructed in Werribee as part of a $12 million project to help meet the demands of a growing population.
The West Werribee Sewer Pump Station initiative also included installation of a new sewer line under the Princes Freeway to divert sewage from the existing site to the new station.
The new pumping station has been located away from residential dwellings to reduce potential noise, odour and disruption during maintenance activities and is expected to help meet demand from the predicted growth in the Werribee area.
The new station can pump up to 650 litres per second, compared to the old pump station’s 450 litres per second capacity.
It will be expanded in the future, allowing it to pump 1200 litres per second.
City West Water’s general manager of infrastructure and delivery, Amanda Smith, said the upgrade would help supply essential sewerage services to the rapidly-growing Werribee population.
“The new pumping station is City West Water’s third-largest sewerage pump station and secures reliable and vital sewerage services for those living and working in Werribee,” she said.
“The pump station can now service an additional 60,000 new dwellings, which is a crucial upgrade, especially with the nearby development, Riverwalk estate.”
The new pump station receives sewage from local properties which is transferred to Melbourne Water’s Western Trunk Sewer, before ending up at the Western Treatment Plant in Werribee.
City West Water partnered with head contractor Quinn Civil to undertake the construction works.
