Darwin CBD Water Supply Enhancement Project

What it is and why we need it

The Darwin CBD is growing rapidly and new water mains are required to meet demand in the area. These new water mains will provide water to the CBD, Stuart Park and surrounds ensuring Power and Water's service standards are maintained to existing customers while allowing increased development.

Power and Water is undertaking the construction of several major water mains in two stages.

Stage 1: New water main, Esplanade

Stage 1 included installing 1.2km of 450mm steel pipe along the south side of the Esplanade and along Daly Street.

Stage 2: New water main, Dinah Beach Road

Stage 2 will include 2km of 450mm steel water main along Dinah Beach Road, Duke Street, Burt Street, Daly Street, McMinn Street, McLachlan Street and Mirambeena Street.

Disruptions

Power and Water is working with Darwin City Council and the Department of Construction and Infrastructure to minimise disruptions and plan appropriate traffic controls.

However, there may be some disruption to traffic, pedestrians and local residents in the area during construction. Thrust boring will be used to construct the water mains under Daly Street and McMinn Street to minimise disruption to traffic.

There may be some noise and dust associated with the construction works.

Timing

Planned timeframes for these works are:

• Stage 1: September 2009 to June 2010
• Stage 2: Commencing May 2010

Future works

This is part of a broader strategy to meet water demand beyond 2030 in the CBD and adjacent areas. Further works are being programmed.

Further information

For more information on the Darwin CBD Water Supply Enhancement Project call 1800 245 092.

Refer to the project map indicating areas that will be affected by works.

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