General News
27 November, 2024
Water mains replaced
TWO new water mains at Miallo Bamboo Creek and Rocky Point have been approved by Douglas Shire Council.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said work was due to begin in late November and be completed in February 2025, weather depending.
“In recent times these cement pipes have required regular repairs,” she said.
“The main challenge for (the) council and the contractors will be to complete the work with minimal impact to Miallo State School and residents’ driveways.
“It is expected the works will reduce maintenance in these areas over the next 50 years.”
Deputy mayor Cr Roy Zammataro told the last council meeting that he had been trying for the last two terms of council to have major water mains replaced in the shire.
Complex Civil Infrastructure Services won a $313,253.30 contract for Miallo Bamboo Creek works and JDI Earthworks and Machinery Hire Pty Ltd was awarded a $364,145.82 contract for Rocky Point.
The work is expected to take 10 weeks and both firms are required to engage subcontractors form the Douglas Shire.
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