The $30 million Wyee Sewer Scheme is kicking off ahead of schedule, with early construction work beginning at Morisset.
Crews are installing 500 metres of pipeline along Macquarie Street, ahead of scheduled road upgrades between Wharf Street and Rivergum Drive in about 3 months.
"Undertaking the Wyee sewer works to coincide with Council's road upgrades will mean less disruption for the residents of Morisset," Hunter Water Director Jim Bentley said, "it also makes sense to do this work now so that we're not having to repair a newly upgraded section of road."
The Wyee Sewer Scheme is a NSW Government and Hunter Water project which will eventually provide direct sewer connections to 400 homes and businesses in the area and is hoped to cater to additional future demand.
Primary construction work is due to begin in Wyee in mid-2019.
Lake Macquarie Council CEO Morven Cameron said she's pleased they've got the ball rolling.
"Collaborating with Hunter Water on the first stage...is just the beginning of this transformation for the suburb of Wyee and we're excited to see this project finally progress for the community," Ms Cameron said.
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| Lake Macquarie City Council CEO Morven Cameron, Hunter Water Managing Director Jim Bentley and Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser |
