San Remo – Phillip Island Bridge Pipeline Works

Summary

Westernport Water is upgrading the main drinking water and sewage infrastructure connected to the underside of the San Remo - Phillip Island Bridge. Work will commence in mid-November 2023, and will be completed by November 2024 (excluding summer peak periods)

Westernport Water is upgrading the main drinking water and sewage infrastructure connected to the underside of the San Remo – Phillip Island Bridge.

Work will commence on the $5.5 million San Remo Bridge Pipeline Bracket Renewal Project in mid-November 2023, and will be completed by November 2024 (excluding peak summer periods December 2023 through to late February 2024).

Significant stakeholder consultation, planning and approval has occurred to minimise impacts to customers, visitors, the economy, and the local environment.

Suspended scaffold will be used under the bridge so workers can safely access the pipes while minimising impacts to traffic.

Only on rare occasions, one lane of the bridge may need to be closed at night while navigational markers for marine users are relocated.

Reduced clearance under the bridge from the scaffolding will impact tall vessels, however one of the three centre spans will remain at full clearance height at all times to enable safe passage.

A temporary site compound will be established at San Remo Foreshore Reserve. As the works progress over the bridge, the temporary site compound will be moved to Newhaven near the bridge.

Water and wastewater services will continue as normal while the works are happening. Pedestrian access across the bridge will remain open at all times, as will the pedestrian access tracks under the bridge.

Quotes attributable to Managing Director, Dona Tantirimudalige

“The underbridge pipelines are a critical part of our region’s water infrastructure, supplying drinking water to customers on Phillip Island, and transporting wastewater from San Remo to the Cowes Wastewater Treatment Plant.”

“The brackets that connect the pipelines to the underside of the bridge and fittings are deteriorating and in need of repair. Refurbishing and replacing these items now will extend the life of the pipeline for another thirty years.”

This project is being delivered as part of Westernport Water’s capital works program, addressing customer priorities for water quality improvements, environmentally responsible operations, and sustainable services between now and 2028. For further information please visit westernportwater.com.au.