Coomealla planned water supply interruptions – August 2025

Coomealla planned water supply interruptions – August 2025

Location: Lateral 30 (Parraweena Rd, between Alba Rd and Mulga Rd)

Coomealla customers are advised of planned water supply interruptions in August 2025 due to critical infrastructure upgrades on Lateral 30.

Why this work is important:

WMI is undertaking a scheduled pipeline replacement and upgrade program based on pipeline condition reports, past failures and hydraulic modelling. The program will commence by replacing the last remaining section of HOBAS pipe in Coomealla – a high priority due to age and condition. These upgrades will improve long-term network reliability and performance.

Shutdown Schedule:

The following dates are subject to change. Updates will be provided as works progress.

Stage 1:

Date: 7:30am 13th August  – 5:00pm 15 August 2025.

Affected areas: highlighted in red and blue on the map

Work: Installation of new offtake valve and thrust blocking for Lateral 30 from Lateral 26.

 

Stage 2:

Date: 20 – 22 August 2025.

Affected area: highlighted in blue on the map

Work: Installation of Mulga Rd and Lateral 30 connection points, outlets and air valves.

Click here for affected areas.

 

What you need to know

• Please observe all traffic and safety signs near Parraweena Road. There will be workers and heavy equipment on site.
• Customers are strongly advised to have at least two weeks of water storage to cover stock and garden needs during outages or water quality interruptions.
• Water tanks not only provide supply during shutdowns but also allow time for water to settle before use.
• Landlords must inform tenants of these planned water delivery interruptions and assist with backup water supply if required.

Stay updated

We will notify customers directly as works proceed.

For any questions please ring the office on 5027 4953 during office hours or 0428 596 428 anytime.