Gippsland Water

The Sale Sewerage Pump Station No. 2 was a challenging yet successful infrastructure project, replacing an aging pump station built in 1974. The new pump station has a greater capacity and improves the site's aesthetic appeal. The project's scope involved constructing two 5.5-meter-deep manholes, installing DN450 GRP gravity sewer mains, DN250 s/steel rising mains pipe, and Cassion constructing a new concrete wet well to a depth of approximately 7.5 meters below the surface. The project dealt with unstable ground, groundwater, and navigating overhead powerlines. Our team overcame these challenges through careful planning, a robust dewatering system, and learning on the many years of our teams' combined field experience. The project also involved demolishing the old pump station, removing redundant pumps, electrical cabling, odour control, and retrofitting the old wet and dry wells for emergency storage. The site was reinstated, and the project was completed with the construction of new concrete slabs, driveways, crossovers, and a Colourbond perimeter fence.

Tequa is proud to have played a crucial role in the project, representing a significant investment in the town's infrastructure. With the new pump station's increased capacity and efficiency, the Sale community can expect a reliable supply of sewerage services for years to come, significantly impacting the community's well-being and quality of life.