We're upgrading the water supply network in Colac with the installation of a new water pipeline. This critical project is part of our ongoing commitment to providing high quality, secure and affordable water services to the Colac community.
The Colac water pipeline (approximately 26 kilometers) provides water supply to Colac from reservoirs in the Otway Ranges.
As part of our planning and design, we conducted a number of site investigations, including cultural heritage assessments, flora and fauna assessments, service proving, geotechnical and land surveys to protect cultural heritage, as well as avoid and minimise impacts to native vegetation and fauna, as much as possible.
Protecting native flora and fauna is a key priority for us. We’ve conducted detailed ecological assessments to:
- understand the native flora and fauna values of the area
- help minimise disruption to native flora and fauna
- protect the surrounding forest and its habitat through construction
- inform approvals requirements.
We have also conducted targeted surveys for endangered species, including the Gang-gang Cockatoo, Yellow-bellied Glider and Long-nosed Potoroo, which were identified on site due to the habitat available in the Great Otway National Park.
We're also securing environmental offsets for flora and fauna that are likely to be impacted during construction.
