Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) is informing residents in Cootamundra of a major project that is about to be undertaken. The Betts Street Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) Rising Main Replacement project will commence in coming weeks. The proposed alignment travels through O’Connor Park, Strikers Lane, Gundagai Road. CGRC has engaged a contractor to undertake the project.
The project is not just about pipes. It’s about life-sustaining, preventative replacement of assets. The work will ensure Council can continue to provide a reliable and consistent sewerage services. This project is a part of the annual mains replacement program and to progress the asset renewal program identified in the CGRC Business Plan.
The work is planned to commence on Mid-End September 2025 and, weather and ground conditions permitting, will take up to 26 weeks to complete. Work hours are 7 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday, (except public holidays).
Every effort will be made to reduce any impact the work may have on properties within the work area. There are no expectations that water and sewer service will be interrupted at any stages of the project. However, if residents are affected by a shutdown, they receive a separate letter with more information.
During the work, there will be some noise from plant, equipment and machinery. A Traffic management plan will help maintain traffic around the work areas while keeping motorists and residents safe. Some on-street parking will be temporarily unavailable during work hours and overnight, the contractor will be informing affected residents before they start so vehicles can be removed if required.
The contractor will establish two temporary laydown areas for this work. These areas will be used to store equipment, materials and amenities for the construction crew. The contractor may borrow some parking spaces on the street for the construction machinery and skip bins.
Access in and out of some driveways on Strikers Lane, Gundagai Road, and O’Connor Park may be limited at times. These residents will be informed and assisted if required.
For more information visit: staging.cgrc.nsw.gov.au/betts-street-sewage-pumping-station-sps-rising-main-replacement-project