This project will install a new irrigation and potable water line, connecting to the mains supply near Maribyrnong Skatepark and running through to the pump shed northwest of Robert Barrett Reserve. The existing pump will also be upgraded as part of the works.
The current tank system does not provide adequate pressure for effective irrigation. The new inline connection to the mains will resolve this by delivering consistent water pressure, helping to ensure Robert Barrett Reserve remains a high‑quality community space.
Below you will find questions and answers about the project.
No. Water services and access will remain uninterrupted for all nearby facilities and residences, including Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre (MAC), Maribyrnong Skatepark, Rosamond Bowling Club, Rosamond Tennis Club, and Robert Barrett Reserve Playground.
Works will be carried out using a combination of underground boring beneath existing infrastructure (such as the skatepark and concrete paths) and above-ground trenching where required.
Trenched areas will be reinstated at the end of each workday. If immediate reinstatement is not possible, temporary fencing will be installed to ensure public safety.
Boring beneath existing infrastructure is a standard low risk practice for pipework of this size (110mm irrigation and 32mm potable water).
Council has engaged experienced contractors with proven expertise who have obtained all necessary permits to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
114 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong 3032 View Map
114 Rosamond Road , Maribyrnong 3032