Great North Road Water Supply and Wastewater Upgrade

The project will start in November 2022 and be completed by July 2023. We will update this information as the project progresses through flyers and on our website. 

Yes, contractors will ensure all areas are left safe and tidy, with barriers around any excavations. Residents will be informed of potential risks outside of working hours. 

Higgins will cease works from 16th December until 9th January. They will have the site secure and tidy during this busy time.  

There will be minor disruptions while the water supply is changed over from the old supply to the new supply. We will communicate with affected residents in advance of any water supply shutdowns. If you are reliant on water, please do advise your key council contact, Georgia. 

There will be traffic management in place to ensure the safety of residents and teams undertaking the work. We will work with Higgins to ensure residents are aware of the project and to keep these traffic interruptions to a minimum

There won’t be any major restrictions, although there may be short periods of time when access to some driveways is limited. Individual property owners/tenants will be advised in advance. If this is causing issues, please feel free to contact one of the project team to discuss. 

There will be some noise because of vehicle movements and equipment operation. The impact of noise on the community will vary according to the time of day, nature of work and proximity to the noise source. 

The Higgins team are permitted to work on site from 7.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday. No work, other than emergency or maintenance work,will be undertaken on Sundays and Public Holidays without prior approval by Council.

Our website will be up to date with the latest information and will also keep you informed through letter drops. If you are a directly affected landowner or resident, you can expect to be updated by the contractor and site engineer. If you wish to enquire about the project or want an update, please feel free to get in touch with Georgia at the above contact details.  

Yes, we have included getting their approval to install the pipes in the State Highway, we believe they are due to reseal the State Highway late 2023, and we were keen to ensure our pipes were installed prior to the upgrade and reseal taking place.