Gippsland Water is making steady progress in a significant program of works to protect drinking water supplies across its service area.
The organisation has finished replacing covers and liners at nine water storages, with just five more to go.
Covers and liners are used to maintain treated water quality and prevent foreign matter entering water storages, providing protection for around 25 years.
Managing director Sarah Cumming said work wrapped up at Sale’s second storage basin in early October and progress was being made at another water storage in Coongulla.
“These upgrades are just one example of how we are upgrading our infrastructure so we can continue to deliver safe and reliable water for our customers,” she said.
“By replacing ageing covers and liners, we’re not only ensuring the supply of safe, clean drinking water but also enhancing the resilience of our entire network.”
Completed upgrades include two storage basins at the Sale water treatment plant, as well as works at Warragul, Churchill, Morwell, Newborough and Neerim South.
Further cover and liner replacements will be completed at Moe, Seaspray, Heyfield and Tyers water treatment plants in the coming years.
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