Stage 1 of the pipeline connecting the Calala Water Treatment Plant in Tamworth to the Dungowan Showgrounds is now complete, helping to save up to 2.2 megalitres of water per day.
Project progress
The 20km-long Stage 1 Dungowan Pipeline – from Calala Water Treatment Plant to Dungowan Village – started at the rear of the Tamworth Regional Council Water Treatment Facility on Gordon Street in February 2022, before moving along Campbell Road and into Harrier Parade.
Work then began on private properties at the Dungowan end of the pipeline. Ongoing discussions and planning with landowners along the route ensured the final pipeline was laid in mid-2023.
- A new 20km pipeline from Calala Water Treatment Plant to Dungowan Village to replace the existing 70-year-old infrastructure
- Maximise local job opportunities, inject millions of dollars into the local economy and unlock new investment opportunities for the region.
Timeline
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February 2022
Stage 1 of the new pipeline begins connecting the Calala Water Treatment Plant to the Dungowan Showgrounds.
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January 2023
Stage 1 of the pipeline is 60 per cent complete.
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Mid-2023
Stage 1 of the new pipeline will be complete following commissioning and testing.
The NSW Government has confirmed the Dungowan Dam project will not proceed following the Australian Government’s decision to withdraw funding.
See the Minister for Water’s media release.
Note: Project timelines can be affected by a range of factors including weather conditions, increased time to carry out consultation and where technical analysis and assessments require further work or investigation. Water Infrastructure NSW places the highest priority on the safety and wellbeing of its staff and the communities with whom we work. This website will be regularly updated to notify communities of any changes.
We are always happy to answer any questions about the project. To speak with the project team, phone 1800 318 045 or email dungowandamproject@dpie.nsw.gov.au
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