Beechworth Community Meeting 21 November 2016 newater.com.au
Agenda 1. Planned works for Beechworth 2. Beechworth Sewer Improvements 3. Your feedback 4. Next steps newater.com.au
Planned works for Beechworth • 3.5ML treated water storage tank at our water treatment plant on Dingle Road • Improvements to the Beechworth Sewerage System – Sewerage treatment plant – Transfer Pipe
Beechworth Sewer Transfer Pipe
Community Values What is it you value about this setting?
History 2012 N.E.W 2006 identified 2016 infiltration N.E.W Apr 1980 N.E.W capital Mayday Hill reporting Establishment investment of site as a identified of Beechworth infiltration as significant Beechworth Sewer main cause of source of Historic Park Transfer Pipe issue infiltration 2007 - 2008 Sept 1967 1997 2013 - 2014 N.E.W Completion Upgrade of Remediation undertook of sewer Church St work at significant transfer main outfall Mayday Hills relining of to WWTP structure sewer mains from Church targeting St known high risk infiltration pipe materials
Background • Beechworth positioned on a unique granite shelf • Stormwater infiltration has caused overflows to the sewer system creating an unacceptable threat to the environment • Re-lining of the town's sewer pipe network has not resolved this issue
A shared challenge • Increase capacity for town growth • Improve our environmental performance – acknowledging the cultural and environmental values of the area • Collaborate with the community to resolve this issue
Our Engagement Goal • North East Water promises to work directly with the Beechworth community throughout the process to ensure your issues and concerns are consistently understood and considered; • North East Water will provide feedback to the Beechworth community on how your input influenced the decision; • The final decision rests with the Board of North East Water.
• 2 preliminary options identified – tank or pipe • Collaborate with the community on these options • Other stakeholders we will be talking to include: – Indigo Shire Council – Parks Victoria – EPA – DELWP – local groups.
Beechworth’s sewer system
Existing Pipeline Route Red line is the boundary of Beechworth Historic Park
Option 1: Storage Tank • Located at back of Church Street Inlet • Provide storage for excess flows until there is sufficient capacity within the sewer system • A minimum 3ML tank would be required (3 Olympic size swimming pools) • Cost estimate $4m
Option 1: Storage Tank
Option 2: Replace pipeline over alternate route a) Partially in the Park - using current pipe down the gorge and along Malakoff Road b) Completely out of the Park – Malakoff Road c) Partially in the Park – Old Chiltern Road using existing track
Option 2a Partially in the Historic Park - using current pipe down the gorge and along Malakoff Road: • Cost estimate $8m to $10m • Approximately 4.5km of pipeline • Impacts Beechworth Historic Park
Option 2a – Partially in the Historic Park – Malakoff Road
Option 2b Completely out of the Historic Park – a new pipeline along Malakoff Road • Cost estimate $15m • Approximately 10km of pipeline • No impact to Historic Park
Option 2b – Completely out of the Historic Park newater.com.au
Option 2c Partially in the Historic Park – route along Old Chiltern Road: • Cost estimate $8 - $10m • Approximately 4km of pipeline • Impacts Beechworth Historic Park
Option 2c – Partially in the Historic Park – Old Chiltern Road newater.com.au
The community’s views….. Would you prefer a tank or a new pipeline?
Next steps We will take your comments and views to our Board We will undertake further concept planning & testing Continue working with our stakeholders for approvals as required Board will make a decision in early 2017 NEW will advise the community of the Board’s decision and how your views informed that decision.
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