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LPSC Quipolly Water Project

Locality: Quirindi, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6746 4510

Address: 60 Station Street 2343 Quirindi, NSW, Australia

Website: http://lpscwater.com.au

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25.01.2022 QUIPOLLY DAM UPDATE While other areas close to the Liverpool Plains Shire are facing extensive reductions in Dam water due to the extended dry period, proactive water management - and forward mapping - sees the Quipolly Dam water level currently sitting at around 42.8% of full supply capacity. Residents are urged to conserve water usage due to ongoing predictions of lower than average rainfall and because there has been no inflow into the dam despite the rainfall - any infill in dam level has been due to rainfall falling on the dam surface itself.

23.01.2022 QUIPOLLY WATER PROJECT UPDATE The new Quipolly Water Project treatment plant is key to solving ongoing water quality issues in Werris Creek, which sources its water from the dam. Under the Quipolly Water Project, a new water reservoir will be built in Werris Creek and a new pipeline from Werris Creek to Quirindi for "water security".... See below link to article in the Namoi Valley Independent. https://www.nvi.com.au//uncharted-waters-algal-blooms-for/

21.01.2022 MILESTONES See below list of reference for project Milestones

19.01.2022 WERRIS CREEK MAINS FLUSHING A flushing of the mains Werris Creek water reticulation supply is currently underway. This will help clean any dirt, debris, iron and manganese build-up, and dirty water remnants. The exercise will be undertaken during the week following Easter. Residents may experience a temporary drop in pressure during flushing. The process itself also creates a short term dirty water situation and discolouration may occur after flushing. Residents are advised ...to check their tap water before commencing washing or drinking, said LPSC Water Services Manager, Rod Batterham. Residents may also experience ‘cloudy’ water which can occur when air enters the water. If discoloured water is present, a short running of an outside tap, preferably the furthest from the water meter, to flush the consumers own system should clear the colour. If the problem persists, however, residents are asked to contact Council, on 6746 1755, to allow the crews working in the field to rectify the issue during business hours. Please avoid calls outside of office hours. In acknowledging the current dry conditions, Council will capture as much of the flushing water as possible into a water cart to then use beneficially on locations such as David Taylor Park to irrigate grassed areas. Flushing water cannot be used on residents’ lawns and gardens as the water will be expelled at force and could damage plants during flushing if directed onto them. Council apologises for any inconvenience; however, this exercise should improve the situation in Werris Creek once completed, continued Rod. Residents can contact LPSC Water Services Supervisor, Garth Parker, (Ian Martin pictured) on 6746 1755 during business hours, if they if they have any enquiries.

17.01.2022 This week Liverpool Plains Shire Council, Water Services Manager, Rod Batterham assisted 70 Quirindi High School Students undertake their Syllabus Field Work on local water resources at Quipolly Dam.

16.01.2022 Liverpool Plains Shire Council is waiting on one last tick before it can go to tender for the project. LPSC Quipolly Water Project

14.01.2022 FURTHER FUNDING FOR WATER Liverpool Plains Shire Council will receive a further $105,458 under the Federal Government’s Drought Communities Program to install the new water point in Quirindi for distribution around the district. **(local contractors can register to be part of the build by contacting LPSC Drought Support Officer, Anne Bailey on 02 6746 1755). "The funding will go towards replacing the existing Bulk Fill Water Station in Quirindi for a new and improved installa...tion in another location within the Industrial Subdivision (Dragon St)," said Water Services Manager, Rod Batterham. The new build will be a direct connection to the Quirindi Water Supply reticulation - part of the QWP - and will offer onsite payment for water as well as having the ability to service large and smaller loads such as the 1000L shuttles. The build will also include a parking bay to keep the process from interrupting traffic and can be monitored remotely to see how much water is being utilised. The facility will be accessible 24 hours in the Industrial Subdivision. An invaluable asset, particularly during periods such as the current severe drought, the build will supply water to people who desperately need replenishment whether on a small, domestic scale or via water cart. The project - which must be completed by the end of this financial year - is also about keeping local people in jobs, supporting local business and will included civil and plumbing works. So, all local bobcat operators, plumbers, concreters etc are urged to contact the LPSC Drought Support Officer, Anne Bailey to register their interest. We are currently waiting on surveys for the tender process. Requests for Quotes will be announced over the Easter period or interested parties can contact Anne Bailey now, said Water Services Manager, Rod Batterham. This additional funding announcement comes on top of previous Drought Communities Program for Liverpool Plains of $768, 897 to upgrade the Quirindi Fire Control Centre, public facilities in villages across to shire including, new water augmentation, town signage and the appointment of a Drought Support Officer, Anne Bailey who can be contacted on 02 6746 1755.

13.01.2022 WATER TESTING ACROSS THE SHIRE Did you know LPSC conducts some 700 routine water tests per month across the entire shire, with the majority of tests undertaken from the Quipolly Dam water source? Due to the increased and extended local temperatures, LPSC staff have been busy testing water supplies, with information from the testing going towards management of current water supplies as well as future planning for the Quipolly Water Project (QWP). In regards the QWP, Water Serv...ices Manager, Rod Batterham and team have been undertaking a stringent review of the final Conditions of Tender and General Conditions of Contract for the project to progress it towards tender. Final comments are being added into the Reference Design from council as part of the Reference Design review to establish and ensure staff have safe operability of the various components of the project. The review will also establish, whether the current design proposal will achieve what we want it to in regard to water quality performance from the plant and pipelines, with a focus on achieving maximum outcomes within the budget, said Rod Batterham. LPSC staff are currently ensuring that bases are covered and included in the terms of any commercial agreements. For example scheduled meetings, project insurance, payment schedules, etc are all finalised and listed in the Conditions of the Commercial Documents. See more

10.01.2022 BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PROJECT Water Services Manager at LPSC, Rod Batterham offers a brief overview of the Quipolly Water Project. The aim of the development is to diversify the water supplies allowing us to operate the Quirindi and the Werris Creek systems depending on what the situational demand is by linking the two different water sources. From this action, the main outcomes will include the ability for Council to keep water services operating and reduce the current e...ffects on water quantity and water quality when a system is experiencing a problem. The build will also include replacement of some of the century old water infrastructure . The new water treatment plant to be installed at Quipolly Dam is to be state-of-the art and will include new treatment processes. The previously completed Willow Tree pipeline will also enable Council to pump different water sources to that village. This is the Shire’s biggest projected build - with the Quipolly Water Project we will see the linking up of three main water supplies within the shire, being: Quirindi, Werris Creek and Willow Tree. See more

10.01.2022 Last chance to make a submission on the Review of Environmental Factors for the project!! Submissions close TODAY at 5pm. Click the below link to review the REF. reviewhttps://www.lpscwater.com.au/qwp-review-of-environmental-factors

09.01.2022 This week, LPSC Water Services Manager, Rod Batterham and his team are finalising the detailed Tender Specifications for the ‘Quipolly Water Project’, having also requested a final Section 60 Approval Meeting. Section 60 approval is a required signed off by the State Government, before LPSC can move to the next stage - which is a request for Tender Applications, said Mr Batterham. LPSC has undertaken a Consistency Review of the Review of Environmental Factors study for the ...Water Treatment Plant site which has recently been on public display. Once the Section 60 approval process has been finalised, LPSC will be able to request Tender Applications from previously selected construction contractors obtained from the Expression of Interest process. Tenderers have 8 weeks to submit their fee proposal and once a Contract is awarded, they will then commence the detailed design of Council’s concept. It is estimated contractors works will take 2 years from when tender is announced which includes both design and construct time, with construction anticipated to commence on site in early 2020, concluded Mr Batterham. See more

02.01.2022 PREPARTION TOWARDS TENDER The Quipolly Water Project is now in the final stages of preparation towards the Tender process. With the LPSC currently in the process of finalising the draft documents in preparation for the tender process. These documents will include: Conditions of Tendering, Commercial Terms and Specifications.

01.01.2022 PROJECT PROGRESSES The Quipolly Water Project offers water diversity - through its ability to access different water sources - for Werris Creek, Quirindi and Willow Tree townships. Currently, the project is undergoing Section 60 Approval assessment through the State Government. This stringent approval process will encourage the best possible technology, processes and design for current and projected water demands on the development. After the approval process, there will be... a request for Tender Applications from previously selected construction contractors that had been selected through an earlier Expression of Interest process. Tenderers will then have 8 weeks to submit their fees for the construction project. After which, one tenderer will be selected to carry out the detailed design of councils concept before they commence construction. Current Climatic conditions are severe and an ongoing, and we have never had diversification in our water sources for the townships of Werris Creek, Quirindi and Willow Tree before. The Quipolly Water Project will build diversity and flexibility into the system and allow us to respond to changing climatic conditions and demands, both for water quality and quantity. It is imperative to ensure the best possible design and technology is used for the project and we appreciate the due diligence of Section 60 Approval a process that will enable us the most state-of-the-art project as we move forward, said Mayor Andrew Hope. See more