KZ Emergency Bypass Water Pressure Main Installation
Townsville City Council is preparing to install a new emergency bypass water pressure main underneath the Bruce Highway above the North Coast Railway crossing overpass and below the Stuart Landfill, east of Southwood Road.
Works will involve tunnelling the pipeline under the highway to limit the impact on road users. Once installed, the new bypass will eliminate the risk of pipeline failure underneath the highway, ensuring water supply reliability for downstream residents into the future.
To connect the new pressure main, Council will isolate the local water network, resulting in a temporary water loss for approximately eight (8) hours at night.
Suburbs affected by this water disruption include Nome, Alligator Creek, Mount Elliot, Elliot Springs, and Julago.
As part of these works, Council will:
- shut off the water and cut in the new connection points into the existing pipeline, each side of the highway
- tunnel the new pipe section underneath the highway
- excavate trenches and install the remaining pipeline
- connect the three sections of pipe together to provide a complete bypass of the existing pipeline
- reinstate and clean up the site.
If you live in or are travelling through the area, you may experience:
- construction machinery and vehicle movement
- increased levels of dust, noise, and vibrations
- temporary traffic changes, including lane closures, minor traffic delays and reduced speed limits.
It is essential to prepare by storing enough water in containers before this water disruption. When Council restores the water supply, it may initially appear discoloured. To address this, run taps until the discolouration disappears. Furthermore, Council recommends turning off automatic washing machines during this time.
You may also experience a temporary drop in water pressure following these works.
Council will have complimentary bottled water for residents to collect at the Ampol service station in Alligator Creek and the BP service station in Elliot Springs.
We apologise for any inconvenience this work may cause and appreciate your patience.
Proudly funded by the Queensland Government’s Works for Queensland program.
