Stirling Water Treatment Plant repair update – 23/01/2025

Progress is continuing on the repair of the Stirling Water Treatment Plant however there will be short delay to the previously reported timeline.

The repair design was finalised in December and essential equipment was ordered. A local contractor removed the damaged floor and the damaged pipework in the sand filter.

The first stage of the concrete floor pour was deferred and not poured until the new year. This did not cause any delay to subsequent stages being undertaken.

The new floor and nozzles, along with reinforcing steel were installed and the coating of the tank structure was completed on Tuesday.

The floor holding the 660 new nozzles will need an additional concrete pour, which had not been identified in the original plan. The second concrete pour is planned for tomorrow (weather permitting).

Once cured the next steps will be to reload filter media and recommission the plant. The repairs are expected to be fully completed by mid-February.

Following this we will begin reticulation sampling and flushing of the network.

Council reminds people that the boil water notice remains in place for Stirling, Benhar, Cherry Lane residents and the South Bruce Rural Water Scheme.

Council urges anyone using water from their tap for consumption (including teeth cleaning and washing fruit and vegetables) to boil it for 1 minute before it is used.

The Council thanks you for your patience and understanding while the works are being completed.