Lake Fenton Lake Fenton Pipeline upgrade, New Norfolk

What's this project all about?

The Lake Fenton bulk transfer main was constructed in 1937, and the water supply scheme of Lake Fenton/Lady Barron Creek was commissioned in 1939. This 70km pipeline transports water from Lake Fenton to the Lower Reservoir at the Waterworks complex in South Hobart and is responsible for providing 20 percent of Greater Hobart’s drinking water. 

Due to the age of the existing pipeline and failures experienced in the past, between January and June 2022 we replaced a 1.3-kilometre section of pipeline along Poulters Road and Grist Street, New Norfolk.

Project update

Pipeline Upgrade Project, New Norfolk

Lake Fenton May 20221

Lake Fenton May 20222

Lake Fenton May 20223

Lake Fenton Pipeline Project - excavation works Grist Street

Lake Fenton Pipeline Project - pipe deliveries

Lake Fenton Pipeline Project - Trench filling works Grist Street

Lake Fenton Pipeline Project - Trench works Grist Street

Lake Fenton Pipeline Project - view of works in clearing at end of Grist Street

Lake Fenton Pipeline Project - view of works towards Grist Street

Lake Fenton pipeline upgrade - New Norfolk - Aerial

Lake Fenton pipeline upgrade - New Norfolk - Grist Street