Former Boorowa Mayor Wendy Tuckerman, now Member for Goulburn at the Boorowa Weir in 2016.
MEDIA RELEASE HILLTOPS COUNCIL
Hilltops Council is continuing to progress the proposed Harden to Boorowa Pipeline project, with a detailed report scheduled to be presented to Councillors this month outlining the proposed next steps in the project’s development.
The report will provide Councillors with an update on the project’s detailed design and revised costings. The project proposes the supply of potable water from Goldenfields Water, consistent with the Hilltops communities of Jugiong, Harden, Young and Galong.
Council acknowledges the strong interest the Boorowa community has in this project. Council is committed to progressing the pipeline and recognises the importance of keeping the community informed as the project advances.
Key points being presented to Councillors in the upcoming report include:
• The pipeline has been designed to safely and efficiently convey water from Harden to Boorowa in accordance with relevant standards and project requirements.
• The design is based on required flow demand, operating pressures, site topography and ground conditions.
• Hydraulic design ensures adequate flow and pressure through the system under both normal and peak demand conditions.
• Appropriate trenching, bedding and backfilling methods have been incorporated to suit site-specific conditions.
• The updated cost estimate, based on the detailed design including water connection charges, is approximately $56 million.
With the detailed design and cost estimate nearing finalisation, funding opportunities for the construction of this pipeline can now be investigated.
Hilltops Council remains focused on delivering a sustainable water solution to Boorowa.
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