Ellenbrook to Wangara wastewater pipeline
Project goal:
We are upgrading the wastewater infrastructure to cater for the continued growth within the City of Swan and City of Wanneroo.
Type of project:
New wastewater pipeline
This project is part of the City of Swan water upgrades
Status:
In construction
Delivery Date:
December 2025
What’s happening?
We are installing a 6 km of single wastewater pipeline and 8.2 km of dual wastewater pipeline to cater for the continued growth within the City of Swan and City of Wanneroo.
Where is this happening?
This pipeline will extend from the existing Barrambie Way wastewater pump station in Henley Brook and connect to the existing wastewater network in Madeley. Please refer to the project map for the location of the pipeline.
When is this taking place?
Construction is planned to commence mid-August and is estimated for completion in late 2025.
How will this impact the community?
As with any construction activities there will be an increase in noise, dust and activity in the area. There will also be temporary impacts to roads, verges and pedestrian paths.
We will keep the community updated as the project progresses and be in touch before construction commences in your area.
As a short section of the pipeline will be installed through the Gnangara Pines. We have worked closely with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), the City of Swan and our environmental team, to minimise any potential impact to the area during and after construction.
We follow a thorough reinstatement process to ensure all impacted areas are replaced like for like, where practically possible. We will also work closely with the City of Swan, City of Wanneroo, businesses and residents to ensure all reinstatements are carried out to an acceptable and high standard.
Night work on Gnangara Road - March 2025
What is happening?
We are installing two kilometres of traffic barriers along the westbound lane of Gnangara Road, between Tonkin Highway and Alexander Drive. This will allow us to safely maintain traffic flow when work to install pipe in this area commences. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your ongoing patience while we complete this essential work.
When is this happening?
Work to install traffic barriers will be completed utilising night shifts from 8pm until 5am, commencing Monday 24 March and is expected to be completed by Friday 28 March 2025.
How will this impact me?
Between the hours of 5am until 8pm, westbound traffic through our work area along Gnangara Road will be reopened to 60km/h single lane only. To avoid traffic disruptions along Gnangara Road during this time, we recommend you consider using an alternate route if available when planning your journey.
What to expect:
- Work is being completed over night shifts to reduce traffic disruptions and provide a safe work area for our crew & the community.
- Increased noise, activity, and vehicle movements inside our work area. Appropriate noise management measures will be in place to reduce noise impacts for nearby residents.
- All areas impacted by the work, including verges and footpaths, will be returned to as close to their original condition as possible.
Innovation Circuit Crossing - February 2025
Work to cross Innovation Circuit between Hartman Drive and Venture Loop is scheduled to commence Tuesday 18 February. Work is expected to be completed on Monday 17 March 2025.
What to expect during construction:
- Innovation Circuit closure: The section of road within our work area in Innovation Circuit will be closed to traffic in both directions. Traffic management and personnel will be onsite to safely redirect traffic.
- Street & verge parking: Please avoid parking vehicles within the road verge while work is being completed, to allow a safe work area for our crew and the community.
- Noise, dust, and vibrations: Noise, dust, and vibrations will be kept to a minimum, however, construction will involve road cutting, excavating, and compacting.
- Work hours: Work will be completed Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, and Saturdays as required. We will notify you again if we are required to work outside of these work hours.
- Restoration of impacted areas: All areas impacted by the work, including verges and footpaths, will be returned as close to their original condition as possible.
Start of Work - February 2025
Construction will soon commence on Venture Loop and Success Way, starting near the Innovation Circuit intersection. See a map of the work area below.
Vehicle access for businesses will be always maintained. You will be notified in advance if work is scheduled to cross your driveway and we will coordinate with you directly to ensure minimal disruption.
What to expect during construction:
- Single lane road closure: A single lane closure will be in place throughout the duration of work, traffic management and personnel will be onsite to safely re-direct traffic.
- Street & verge parking: Please avoid parking vehicles within the road or verge while work is being completed, to allow a safe work area for our crew and the community.
- Noise, dust, and vibrations: Noise, dust, and vibrations will be kept to a minimum, however, construction will involve road cutting, excavating, and compacting.
- Work hours: Work will be completed Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, and Saturdays as required. We will notify you again if we are required to work outside of these hours.
- Restoration of impacted areas: All areas impacted by the work, including verges and footpaths, will be returned to as close to their original condition as possible.
For local businesses
Let us know the vehicle access requirements and schedule of truck movements to and from your business by emailing Community Liaison Officer, Anastasia Puia at Enquiries-Barrambie@civconwa.com.au; or by calling 0434 124 892.
Map of work area
Creative Street Crossing - January 2025
We are currently working in four sequential stages along Inspiration Drive in Wangara to install wastewater pipe. Work will soon commence to cross the Creative Street intersection, between stages two and three.
What is happening?
Access to Creative Street from Inspiration Drive will be closed while pipe is installed across the intersection. See below for a map of the detour route.
When is this happening?
Work to cross the Creative Street intersection is scheduled to commence on Monday 20 January and expected to be completed on Monday 17 February 2025.
What to expect during construction:
- Access to Creative Street: Vehicle access to Creative Street will be maintained via Excellence Drive, traffic management and personnel will be onsite to safely re-direct traffic.
- Noise, dust, and vibrations: Noise, dust, and vibrations will be kept to a minimum, however, construction will involve road cutting, excavating, and compacting.
- Work hours: Work will be completed Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, and Saturdays as required. We will notify you again if we are required to work outside of these hours.
- Restoration of impacted areas: All areas impacted by the work, including verges and footpaths, will be returned to as close to their original condition as possible.
Traffic detour map
Mirrabooka Avenue & Pollino Gardens - January 2025
What is happening?
Mirrabooka Avenue: We will soon be installing pipe beneath Mirrabooka Avenue in Landsdale using tunnelling construction methodology. 2 tunnelling stations will be used to complete this work:
- Station 1: located at the western end of Pollino Gardens
- Station 2: located near the Gnangara Road and Mirrabooka Avenue roundabout
There will be no traffic impacts to Mirrabooka Avenue.
Pollino Gardens: During this time, we will also construct a temporary road connection between Pollino Gardens and Firmstone Circle in preparation for pipe installation on Pollino Gardens. You will be notified again before this work commences.
When is this happening?
Our crew will be mobilising on Monday 13 January 2025, work to install pipe beneath Mirrabooka Avenue and construct the temporary road connection is expected to take approximately 6 weeks.
What to expect during construction:
Noise and dust: Noise, dust, and vibrations will be kept to a minimum however, construction will involve road cutting, excavating, and compacting.
Work hours: Work will be completed Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, and Saturdays as required. We will notify you again if we are required to work outside of these hours.
Restoration of impacted areas: All areas impacted by the work, including verges and footpaths, will be returned to as close to their original condition as possible.
Map of work area
Upcoming construction - November 2024
What is happening?
Work will soon commence work on Priest Road and Pollino Gardens. For the safety of our crew and the community, there will be no east-bound traffic on Pollino Gardens in the direction of Gnangara Road during this time. Traffic management will redirect traffic through Firmstone Circle to maintain flow.
- Pollino Gardens: One lane will be closed and converted into a single lane road.
- Firmstone Circle: A temporary road access connection between Pollino Gardens and Firmstone Circle will be created by removing the verge area that currently separates these 2 roads.
- Priest Road: During construction on Priest Road between Gnangara Road and Pollino Gardens, there will be no entry or exit to Gnangara Road. Alternate access can be found via Southmead Drive or Coverwood Promenade.
When is this happening?
Work on Priest Road and Pollino Gardens is expected to commence in the next 1-2 months. Once we receive a confirmed start date, we will let you know. The expected duration of this work is approximately 4-6 weeks.
How will this impact me?
- Noise and dust: Noise and dust will be kept to a minimum however, construction will involve road cutting, excavating, and compacting.
- Traffic flow: Traffic will be directed through Firmstone Circle to maintain traffic flow for the area.
- Work hours: Work will be completed Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm, and Saturdays as required. We will notify you again if we are required to work outside of these hours.
- Restoration of impacted areas: All areas impacted by the work, including verges and footpaths, will be returned to as close to their original condition as possible. The temporary road access connection between Firmstone Circle and Pollino Gardens will be removed and reinstated.
Ellenbrook to Wangara wastewater pipeline enquiries
- enquiries-Barrambie@civconwa.com.au
james.Morrison@watercorporation.com.au