Construction of the Barellan Sewer Scheme is scheduled to begin during the week of the 25th of September. The Barellan sewer scheme is a gravity sewer system with 4 pump stations. The works will involve the installation of new sewer mains, manholes, lateral connections, pump stations and related infrastructure to meet current and future needs, as well as a treatment plant on Kolkilbertoo Road.
The sewer mains will primarily be installed in the laneways later in this year and during early 2024. Sewer mains will be installed in Myall, Boree and Yarran Streets, and Barellan Golf Course Road and Kolkilbertoo Road during October and November.
Construction is expected to be completed by mid-2024. Following the completion of these main works, plumbing subcontractors will commence house connections to the new sewer system and the decommissioning of old septic systems, with the aim to complete these before the end of August 2024.
During the construction period, residents can expect:
• Short-term disruptions including noise and minor traffic delays.
• Construction works during the hours of 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 8am to 1pm Saturdays with possible noise impacts.
• Minor water service interruptions.
• Direct contact from planning and plumbing contractors to organise site visits for house connection works.
• Open and regular communication is a priority for Council. Throughout the project, residents will receive updates through various channels.
• Individual notifications during works affecting your specific street or laneway.
• Project status updates in Council publications such as newsletters.
• Announcements on Council’s social media platforms and media releases.
Initial site inspections prior to the start of works have indicated that some laneways will require tree trimming for overhanging branches, tree removal for some trees in laneways, and obstruction removal to allow access for machinery prior to the beginning of construction in those areas. Contractors will be contacting residents directly for the coordination of these works. Council thanks residents for their cooperation in this.
The standard sewer connection charge of $1,622.30 will apply to all properties connected when the scheme is commissioned in mid-2024 and subsequently to other properties as they connect.
An annual charge of $799.80 will be applied to each Rate Notice.
Further Information will be provided prior to work beginning on each laneway regarding site supervision and points of contact. If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact Council’s Water and Sewer Manager, Shane Squires, at 02 6959 5510 or via email at council@narrandera.nsw.gov.au.
