This project involves removing the existing pump station at Ford Road and building a new one approximately 2km upstream. We will also be upgrading the drainage network by widening approximately 1.6km of the existing drains using a “two-stage channel design” and upgrading two existing box culverts and one farm bridge.
This project will be completed in three stages:
Stage 1 – Widening the drain network and upgrading the box culverts and farm bridge.
Stage 2 – Construction of the new pump station and outlet structure.
Stage 3 – Demolition of the existing pump station.
Once completed, the pump station will provide safe, reliable and efficient drainage while improving water quality, ecological health and allow safe fish passage.
Funding for this project was approved in the BOPRC Long Term Plan 2021-2031.