GOLDFIELDS SUPERPIPE CONTRACT

Veolia has operated and maintained the 165 kilometre Goldfields Superpipe since September 2010.The Goldfields Superpipe transfers bulk raw water from the Waranga Western Channel (at Colbinabbin) and Lake Eppalock. Raw water can be transferred to Spring Gully Reservoir, Sandhurst Reservoir (servicing the Bendigo WaterTreatment Plant) and White Swan Reservoir (servicing the White Swan WaterTreatment Plant in Ballarat)

The Goldfields Superpipe was constructed to provide water supply security for both Bendigo and Ballarat for the next 50 years.The consequences of drought, climate change and projected population growth indicated the requirement to source alternative water supplies for the Bendigo region.The Goldfields Superpipe consists of six pumping stations, three raw water balance tanks and a mini hydroelectric turbine. It has a design capacity to deliver up to 165 MLof raw water per day

In 2019, the Goldfields Superpipe contract was re-negotiated and a contract renewal was executed for the continued operation and maintenance of the Goldfields Superpipe. This initial term is from 01/09/2019 to 31/08/2024, with the option of 2 x 2 year contract extensions.