UrbanUtilities Pender Street Sewer Gravity Mains Renewal Owner’s Manual
- June 15, 2024
- UrbanUtilities
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UrbanUtilities Pender Street Sewer Gravity Mains Renewal
Product Information
Specifications
- Project Name: Pender Street Sewer Gravity Mains Renewal
- Construction Area: Refer to the provided map
- Approximate Location of Work: Pender Street, Kenmore
- Duration: Up to three months (weather and site conditions permitting)
- Working Hours: 6:30 am – 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday (with occasional Saturday work)
- Contact Information: Call 13 26 57 or write to PO Box 2765 Brisbane QLD 4001
Product Usage Instructions
What to Expect?
During the construction period, residents can expect the following:
- Noise and Dust: Varying levels of noise and dust from construction machinery and changed vehicle movements. Efforts will be made to minimize these disturbances.
- Traffic Conditions: Changed traffic conditions around work areas and access roads. Traffic control measures will be in place to manage the flow of traffic, ensure pedestrian safety, and maintain local access.
- Temporary Walkway Closure: The walkway between Taylor Range Country Club and Pender Street will be temporarily closed. Safety fencing, barriers, and signage will be installed for everyone’s safety.
- Temporary Work Site: A temporary work site and holding area for pipes, materials, and machinery will be located in Pender Street Park, near Pender Street, Kenmore. Barriers and signage will be installed around work areas for safety purposes.
- Odor: Intermittent odor may occur during ventilation activities to ensure the safety of the crews working in confined spaces.
- Tree and Vegetation Removal: Some trees and vegetation will be removed to allow access to the existing sewer pipe. Efforts have been made to minimize removal, and activities will be monitored and approved by a qualified Arborist and a Fauna Spotter.
- Restoration: All work areas will be restored as close to the original condition as possible once the work is complete.
Additional Information
For more information or any inquiries, please contact us at:
- Phone: 13 26 57
- Address: PO Box 2765 Brisbane QLD 4001
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
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Q: How long will the construction take?
A: The construction is anticipated to take up to three months, depending on weather and site conditions. -
Q: What are the working hours?
A: The construction will take place between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm from Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturday work. -
Q: Will there be any disruptions to traffic?
A: Yes, changed traffic conditions will be in place around work areas and access roads. Traffic control measures will be implemented to manage traffic flow, ensure pedestrian safety, and maintain local access. -
Q: Will the walkway between Taylor Range Country Club and Pender Street be affected?
A: Yes, the walkway will be temporarily closed during the essential works. Safety fencing, barriers, and signage will be installed for everyone’s safety. -
Q: Will there be any odor during the construction?
A: Intermittent odor may occur during ventilation activities to ensure the safety of the crews working in confined spaces. -
Q: Will trees and vegetation be affected?
A: Some tree and vegetation removal is necessary to allow access to the existing sewer pipe. Efforts have been made to minimize removal, and activities will be monitored and approved by a qualified Arborist and a Fauna Spotter. -
Q: Will the work areas be restored after completion?
A: Yes, all work areas will be restored as close to the original condition as possible once the work is complete.
Urban Utilities is committed to excellence in water and wastewater services. As part of this commitment, we will be upgrading and installing new important infrastructure near your property. By undertaking these works we will future- proof our network’s reliability and ensure safe long-term service delivery to the community for the next 50 years.
What’s happening
Our delivery partner, Downer WSP, and their subcontractors will soon commence essential works to repair and upgrade the sewer pipe in your area, that was impacted by the February 2022 flood event. Construction will take place near Enoggera Creek in Pender Street Park, along Pender Street, The Gap. Work will start from Monday 6 November 2023 and take up to three months to complete, weather and site conditions permitting.
Map of construction area
What to expect
- Noise/dust – residents may experience varying levels of noise and dust from construction machinery and changed vehicle movements. We’ll minimize these where we can.
- Hours – We’ll be working during the day, between 6:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with the occasional Saturday work. Construction is anticipated to take place for up to three months (weather and site conditions permitting).
- Changed traffic conditions will be in place around work areas and access roads. Traffic control will be in place to manage the flow of traffic, ensure pedestrian safety, and maintain local access.
- The walkway between Taylor Range Country Club and Pender Street will be temporarily closed during these essential works. Safety fencing, barriers, and signage will be installed around work areas to keep everyone safe.
- A temporary work site and holding area for pipe, materials, and machinery will be located in Pender Street Park, near Pender Street, Kenmore. Downer WSP will install barriers and signage around work areas to keep everyone safe.
- Sewer services – this work will not affect your service. Sewage may need to be re-directed away from the work site using tanker trucks or bypass piping. We will notify impacted customers before any of these activities take place.
- Odour – some intermittent odour may occur during ventilation activities. This is required to ensure the safety of crews working in confined spaces.
- Tree and vegetation removal – we understand local parks and resident fauna and flora are highly valued by the community. To allow for these essential works, there will be tree and vegetation removal to allow for access to the existing sewer pipe.
- We have made every effort to minimize tree and vegetation removal where possible. Any trees/shrubs marked for removal in the work area will be removed per Brisbane City Council and State Government requirements and activities will be monitored and approved by a qualified Arborist and a Fauna Spotter.
- Restoration – we will restore all work areas as close to the original condition as possible, once the work is complete.
For more information
- Phone Melanie Skyring on 0458 436 827 or after hours 1300 992 605
- Email Community.Enquiries@downergroup.com.
- Scan the QR Code or visit urbanutilities.com.au/CreekCrossing.
- Register for project updates at Community.Enquiries@downergroup.com.
Thank you for your patience while we complete this essential work. For more information call 13 26 57 PO Box 2765 Brisbane QLD 4001.