As part of a program to boost water reliability for TasWater’s regional customers, a new reservoir will be constructed at Tunbridge.
The upgrade at the site of the current Tunbridge Water Treatment Plant features a new 400 kilolitre capacity water tank and a new water main connection along Main Road, Tunbridge, the South Line railway, and under the Midlands Highway.
TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) Project Manager Nathan Toomer said the new reservoir would significantly increase Tunbridge’s water storage capacity.
“The new tank we are constructing will hold four times as much water as the existing infrastructure,” he said.
“This will help increase water security for the town of Tunbridge.
“This will be particularly important for the community during periods where demand increases, such as hot summer days, or in the event of a bushfire when firefighters need to access our supplies for their essential work.”
Construction of the new Tunbridge reservoir commenced in February, with the works expected to take approximately six months in total to complete.
This project is part of TasWater’s commitment to providing additional water storage for communities across Tasmania, by further protecting their water supply.
“This project will provide improved public health and environmental compliance and ensure our assets deliver reliable services for the community now and into the future,” Mr Toomer said.
The Tunbridge Reservoir upgrade is one of the projects included in a program of reservoir upgrades across the state, including other sites at Rosebery, Triabunna and Coles Bay.