Fremantle drainage and pipes for Fremantle
This project is now complete. Below you can view information on the project and past consultations. Thank you to all who participated.
Water Corporation have upgraded the drainage network and renewed ageing water pipes in Fremantle. This work was essential to increase storm water capacity, reducing the risk of flooding and damage.
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Project update
To improve Fremantle’s stormwater capacity and prevent flooding and damage in the future, Water Corporation’s authorised contractor, DM Civil, is upgrading the drainage network in Fremantle. Work planned for 2021 will take place in stages:
When is this happening?
Work re-commenced to upgrade the Phillimore Street and Market Street drain networks in May 2021. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2021. Construction will take place in a staged approach as per the below schedule. Work will generally take place Monday to Saturday between 7am and 5pm. You will receive at least 48 hours notice if work is carried out outside of these hours.
We will update you at the end of 2021 regarding the timing of the Cliff Street work.
Stage
Timing (2021)
Stage 1 – Dewatering area and site office
May to November
Stage 2 – Intersection of Market Street and Phillimore Street
Complete
Stage 3 – Market Street between Short Street and 25m south of Short Street.
Complete
Stage 4 - Phillimore Street
Mid July to October
Stage 5 – Phillimore Street, within Public Transport Authority premises
Week of 31 May to October
Stage 6 – Peter Hughes Drive, within Fremantle Port Authority premises
Week of 14 June to October
*These timings are subject to change. To stay up to date on timing, please register for weekly email updates by emailing Lara.Fox@watercorporation.com.au.
What are the impacts?
Increase in noise, dust, vibrations, and activity in the area
Unfortunately, construction work means an increase in noise, dust, vibrations and activity in the area from personnel, vehicles and machinery such as generators, excavators, pumps and cranes.
Night work
We will notify customers impacted by night work at least 48 hours in advance.
Traffic management
There will be road closures, detours and traffic management in place during this work. Traffic management details will be shared with impacted customers in advance. If you would like to stay up to date about the traffic impacts, please email Lara.Fox@watercorporation.com.au to register for regular email updates.
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Who's listening
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Phone 9420 3529 Email Lara.Fox@watercorporation.com.au
