Rosehill to Harden Pipeline Replacement

Overview

Goldenfields Water have engaged contractors TCM Civil Pty Ltd to replace approximately 11 kilometres of ageing pipeline between Rosehill and Harden.  The project will be completed in two sections:

• Jugiong Road -  consists of 7.3km of 500mm ductile iron cement line main pipeline
• Harden Balance Tank - consist of 3.72km of 450mm ductile iron cement line main pipeline

The original 375mm mild steel pipeline was constructed in the 1930's.

Timing

The project commenced in early February 2021 with the Jugiong Road section.  Works are progressing on track for this section of the project and are expected to be completed in July 2021.  Following this, construction on the Harden Balance Tank will commence and the estimated completion date is April 2022.

Above: map of the Rosehill project highlighted in red.

Project Benefits

The Rosehill Project is going to provide greater water security for the for the regions of Harden and Young. The renewal will:

• reduce service disruptions to customers caused from burst pipes
• increase efficiency and water supply
• reduce water loss from breakages
• a more efficient operation of the system and renewed assets

Above: Flyover of mains being laid near Jugiong Road, March 2021

Latest Works 

Replacement of 7.3km of 500mm ductile iron cement main pipeline on Jugiong Road was commissioned and completed in November 2021.

Above: Contractors laying the new pipeline with existing aged infrastructure seen above. 

Contractors began work on the Harden Balance Tank section, near Demondrille Creek mid 2021, however due to weather conditions work has been delayed on this section of the project. Weather permitting, this work is expected to be completed by April 2022.

Pressure changes

Hilltops customers located on Goldenfields Water trunk mains may experience varying pressure changes due to the work at Rosehill. To find out more click here

More information

 For more details call 6977 3200 between 9am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.