The goal of the project was to provide capacity for a 2000-lot development on Shepherds Lane as part of Redstone Estate, Sunbury on behalf of Villawood Properties.
Enhancing water supply capacity to support a section of the Sunbury Growth Corridor Plan
Expanding and upgrading wastewater infrastructure is a multifaceted investment supporting growing communities’ health, environment, and economy.
The Sunbury Water Network Master Plan (2020) highlighted the need to expand the water supply to accommodate growth in Sunbury. The design and construction of the Shepherds Lane Water Pump Station (WPS) will boost Sunbury’s water supply capacity and enhance the system’s overall resilience.
The scope of works aligned with the long term plans to increase capacity for the Sunbury region. With the region forecasted to grow from 17,000 lots to 64,000 lots in the next 50 years, Greater Western Water is investing in expanding its water and wastewater infrastructure.
Delivering a wastewater solution designed to meet Greater Western Water’s specification
The solution that Aquatec designed, transported, installed, and commissioned included the following components:
- 1 x precast pumping station comprising
- 2 x Submersible Sewerage Pumps plumbed inside a 3,200mmØ x 12,040mm deep 50mpa mould-formed heavy-duty reinforced concrete pumping chamber with sulphate-resistant cement
- 6 x fibreglass maintenance holes – 1 x 1500mmØ x 6200mm and 1 x 8000mm deep, 1 x 2500mmØ x 8900mm deep and 1 x 9500mm deep, 2 x 1770mmØ x 8200mm deep
- 3 x fibreglass storage vessels measuring an impressive 3.5m Ø x 23m long
Other components included the manufacturing, installation, and testing of a single-sided control panel with sections for power distribution, pump control telemetry, and Power Authority Metering, conforming to the requirements of AS3600.
