Barham residents now have more reliable filtered water pressure thanks to a new booster pump installed at the water treatment plant.
During our Community Strategic Planning Sessions in early 2022, the community raised concerns about the low filtered water pressure across the township. There were noticeable fluctuations in pressure, with some areas of town being worse than others.
Following some initial maintenance work and detailed modelling on usage and flows, a booster pump was designed to offer a more stable supply of water across the town.
Following the installation of the pump early in 2024 and some town-wide mains flushing, the water quality and pressure has been drastically improved.
Thank you for your patience as we’ve been undertaking this important project.
Barham residents now have more reliable filtered water pressure thanks to a new booster pump installed at the water treatment plant.
During our Community Strategic Planning Sessions in early 2022, the community raised concerns about the low filtered water pressure across the township. There were noticeable fluctuations in pressure, with some areas of town being worse than others.
Following some initial maintenance work and detailed modelling on usage and flows, a booster pump was designed to offer a more stable supply of water across the town.
Following the installation of the pump early in 2024 and some town-wide mains flushing, the water quality and pressure has been drastically improved.
Thank you for your patience as we’ve been undertaking this important project.
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Lifecycle
Investigation
Barham Water Pressure Upgrade has finished this stage
MRC is currently investigating options into upgrading water pressure issues within the drinking water network in Barham.
Testing
Barham Water Pressure Upgrade has finished this stage
The team is currently testing water pressure at different times and days across the network to determine when and where the maximum flow requirements are located. This will then inform the team as to the needs for the booster station to be developed.
Design
Barham Water Pressure Upgrade has finished this stage
The team is currently sorting and using data collected from the past 6 months to determine requirements for the new booster station.
Tender
Barham Water Pressure Upgrade has finished this stage
Council is currently tendering for the works to be completed for the new booster systems to be installed.
Building and upgades
Barham Water Pressure Upgrade has finished this stage
During this stage, residents and community members will see action around the water reservoir to construct the new booster pump station .
There will also be additional testing being undertaken across the township to ensure pressures are meeting the demand.
Completion
Barham Water Pressure Upgrade is currently at this stage
The Barham Water Pressure Upgrade works are now complete.