Melbourne Water is undertaking water main upgrade works in Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs. These upgrade works will ensure Melbourne Water can continue to supply our customers and the wider community with a safe and reliable water supply now and into the future.
About the project
Melbourne Water is replacing three aging sections of the M22 and M46 water mains between Mitcham and Syndal.
Replacement works will include:
- Replacing sections of the M22 and M46 water mains and installing a single new 1.35m diameter water main between:
- Mitcham Reservoir to the intersection of Springvale and Canterbury Road, Forrest Hill.
- The intersection of Hawthorn and Mahoneys Road to Aston Court, Burwood East.
- Cherry Street to High Street Road, Glen Waverley.
- While most work will be within Melbourne Water’s ‘pipe track’ or grassed reserve, the pipeline does cross some roads, including Burwood Highway in Burwood and High St Rd in Glen Waverley.
- Abandoning a section of the M22 water main between the Waverley Road Basin and the Monash Freeway, Mt Waverley.
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Why is this project needed?
The M22 and M46 mains services just over 800,000 people and are 90 to 100 years old, with the M46 built in 1912 and M22 in 1927. Sections of the M22 and M46 water mains are nearing the end of their service life.
This work will ensure Melbourne Water can continue to supply our customers and the wider community with a safe and reliable water supply now and into the future.
There will be no interruption to your water supply during the course of our works. If you experience any issues with your water, please call Yarra Valley Water on 13 27 62.
Project Timeline
The project is currently in the functional design phase. Construction works are planned to commence in early to mid-2022 and take 12 to 18 months to complete.