Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant - Pipeline Duplication

  • Name:
    Ross River Dam to Douglas Water Treatment Plant - Pipeline Duplication
  • Client:
    Townsville City Council
  • Employee/s Involved:
    Scott Ironside | Richard Lamb | Wade Rose | Dane Blackford | Michael Browne | Troy Baxter | Steven Titley | Mick Pope | Chris Olsen | David Wilkinson | Adam Leonardi | Jodie Fitzsimmons | Matthew Stevens | Ross Moschella
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Project Overview / Description

Townsville City Council engaged CivilPlus Constructions to construct a 9.5km pipeline from Ross River Dam to the Douglas Water Treatment Plant. The purpose of this project was to duplicate the existing aging pipeline and enhance Townsville’s water security. Upon completion the pipeline provides 85% of the city’s water supply.

Project Features:

    • 9.5km of 1290OD steel pipe
    • Pipeline crossing under the Ross River
    • Installation of ancillary structures and services including: - Scour valves - Air valves - Sluice valves - Flowmeters - Manhole access pits - Dosing pits
    • Hydrostatic testing of new pipeline
    • Cutover from existing pipeline to new pipeline

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