Construction on the $10.5 million Traralgon Western Distribution Main project will get underway in the coming weeks, connecting the Traralgon water treatment plant to storage basins at Clarkes Road, Traralgon.

Gippsland Water managing director Sarah Cumming said the project would provide a more reliable water network for Traralgon.

“The additional water main will be the second connection to the Clarkes Road basins, strengthening the network’s reliability,” Cumming said.

“This will help us meet the demands of the growing population and improve water pressure for customers during peak periods.

“The project is part of the first stage of a broader plan to connect the Traralgon and Morwell water networks, further strengthening supply for local communities.”

The new water main will run from Old Melbourne Road to Hazelwood Road, passing beneath the Princes Freeway and railway at Coonoc Road.

Works are expected to be completed in late 2027.

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