THE first steps of the Quipolly water project are set to get underway with a ceremony to lay the first foundation stone on April 18.
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Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) will mark the occasion by laying a foundation stone ahead of the project’s review of environmental factors which is scheduled for later in the month .
LPSC mayor Andrew Hope said it was great to see the project breaking ground and gaining momentum.
“Major infrastructure projects like this take time and while it is anticipated the Quipolly water project will be two years until we can turn on the tap, it is nice to mark the first works on the ground,” Cr Hope said.
“We have had drones conducting survey work along the new pipeline route, with some soil testing and geotechnical work to occur this month.
“There is an incredible amount of work behind the scenes with staff planning the project, but it is good to have the opportunity to show the community what is happening and mark the beginning of tangible work on the project.
LPSC water services manager Rod Batterham said several aspects of the project are already underway.
“The expression of interest to appoint a suitable consortium for the project is well underway with seven applicants to date,” Mr Batterham said.
“The next phase will be the tender process and final selection (in September).”
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Mr Batterham said a lot of crucial planning for the effectiveness of the project is also well underway.
“The drone survey work is complete and geo-technical work is now being conducted,” he said.
“We are also assessing the treatment plant design, to finalise what treatment plant will service our community the best.
“Another key step is the review of environmental factors which we are planning and is scheduled to begin in April.”
Official proceedings to mark the beginning of the project kick off at 10am on Wednesday, April 18 at the Quipolly Dam on Lowes Creek Road Quipolly.
