About the project
WaterNSW has started valve replacement work on the Oberon Dam Intake Tower at Oberon Dam. The work will help ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the Oberon Dam Intake Tower and safe water supply to customers in the Fish River region.
The valve replacement work started in early August and will be completed by 13 September 2024, weather permitting. The work will take place during standard construction hours, Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm.
WaterNSW is working closely with affected stakeholders and while we are not expecting any interruption to the water supply during the works, there may be slight loss in water pressure and water discolouration during this period for some customers.
WaterNSW will closely monitor the quality of water to affected customers during this time.
For the safety of visitors and workers, public pedestrian access along Oberon Dam crest will be closed from until 13 September 2024, weather permitting, while work is being carried out.
What's involved?
During the replacement works:
- a temporary pumping system will first be installed to pump water over the dam wall and into the pipe system, to ensure an essential supply of water to Fish River customers
- a team of specialist divers will replace several valves on the intake tower that control the release of water from the dam
- each valve weighs about 400kg and is 675mm wide and 1,500mm high
- the specialist divers will wear dry suits while completing essential maintenance work in Lake Oberon, where the water temperature is about eight degrees.
To minimise impacts to the community and customers, this essential maintenance work is completed during winter when demand for water is lower.
Contact
For more information about the upgrades or to enquire about any of the project activities contact us or call 1300 662 077.
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