Water Mains Replacement Project

Shoalhaven Water is working to renew, upgrade or replace a number of mains throughout the Shoalhaven over several years.

A satellite image of Croziers Road with the section of water main to be replaced highlighted in yellow.
  • Project StatusIn Progress
  • Last reviewed 02 December 2024

About the project

In 2020, Shoalhaven Water created a list of water and sewer mains that were at risk of breaking or reaching the end of their lifespan. The identified mains were prioritized based on their criticality, class, size, breakage history, and location.

By renewing, upgrading, or replacing these mains, Council expects a reduction in water main breakages, improved water pressure, and a more robust water distribution system.

The renewal, upgrading or replacement of these mains will be executed as distinct work packages over several years.

About the packages of works

Nine work elements are proposed to be executed within this package of works, across several suburbs. Read more about each package below.

Berry - Albert Street water main

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 460 metres of new OD125 water main.

Brundee - Apperleys Lane water main

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 372 metres of new OD125 water main.

Callala Bay - Water mains

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water-main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 765 metres of new OD280 water main.

Jaspers Brush - Croziers Road water main

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 1734 metres of new OD315 water main.

Kangaroo Valley - Reservoir duplication main

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water-main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 300 metres of new OD250 water main, and approximately 400 metres of OD315 water main.

Mayfield - Culburra Road water main

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

The works entail the installation of approximately 2500 metres of new OD125 water main.

North Nowra - Illaroo Road water main

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 591 metres of new OD125 water main.

Pyree - Ryans Lane water main

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 800 metres of new OD125 water main.

Sanctuary Point - Water mains

Shoalhaven Water intends to upgrade the water main to improve service and reduce risk of ongoing breakages.

These works involve the installation of approximately 1940 metres of new OD280 water main.

September 2024 update

All packages of works have been Awarded and works to commence shortly.

October 2024 update

Planned water main replacement works on Apperleys Lane and Ryans Lane have now commenced.

November 2024 update

Planned water main replacement works on Apperleys Lane and Ryans Lane have now been completed. Works to commence on Mayfield Road / Culburra Road and Illaroo Road.

Progress So Far

  • Apperleys Lane and Ryans Lane works have now been completed

→ Pre works including service identification and
site establishment have begun

  • Callala Bay works are also planned to commence
    imminently, with pipe welding on site having commenced
  • Mayfield Road / Culburra Road water main works to commence imminently
  • Illaroo Road water main works planned to commence late November