About the project
We're extending our recycled water supply network from Mount Duneed through to Deakin University in Waurn Ponds, where Class A recycled water will be used to maintain the sporting fields.
We're committed to achieving zero waste by 2030, and this project will help us better utilise recycled water and save precious drinking water supplies.
This partnership project with Deakin will see Barwon Water deliver 100 ML per year of recycled water to the campus as part of the university’s integrated water management plan (IWMP).
Construction
Please note that no works will take place from mid December 2025 to early January 2026. Works will resume on Tuesday 6 January 2026.
Construction of the 6.2km pipeline extension is scheduled to commence late July 2025 and be completed by mid-2026. Construction activities will occur Monday to Friday, between 7.00am and 5.30pm. If Saturday work is required, it will take place between 7am and 1pm.
The pipeline alignment route:
- the southern road reserve of Whites Road
- road reserve/edge of seal for most of Ghazeepore Road between Hams Road and Whites Road
- west under the south side of Hams Road
- north-east along the easement beside Geelong Ring Road/Princes Highway
- north under Colac Road and terminate before the access junction in front of Deakin University.
Map of pipeline alignment
Upcoming road closure on Ghazeepore Road: January to February 2026
From early January to mid-March 2026 our crew will perform boring and pipe installation works along sections of Hams Road to Baanip Boulevard.
To facilitate this work, Ghazeepore Road will be closed to vehicles and bicycles between Hams Road and Baanip Boulevard from Tuesday 6 January to Monday 16 February 2026.
Works will occur Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 5.30pm and Saturdays between 7.00am and 1.00pm.
What to expect:
- Detours will be in place. Please see the map below for detailed detour information.
- Reduced speed limits, signage and traffic management will be in place around the construction zone.
- Please be mindful of construction vehicles entering and exiting the construction zone,
- There will be noise and dust from trucks and equipment on site. We will do our best to minimise impacts to local residents.
- Access to private property for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.
- There will be no interruptions to your water or sewerage services as part of these works.
We apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we get these essential works done.
Impacts
During construction, there will be some local impacts. We will aim to minimise impacts to the local community and will keep local residents and businesses informed throughout the project.
Below is some helpful information to be aware of.
There may be some increased noise, dust and vibrations at different times. Barwon Water will aim to minimise impacts to residents.
During works, there will be some altered traffic conditions, such as lane closures and speed reduction zones, will be in place at multiple sites to ensure safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles.
We encourage the local community to allow extra time to complete journeys safely.
We'll install temporary fencing around the work site to ensure public safety during construction.
Vehicle access to driveways on the south side of Whites Road will be maintained during work on this section. If this impacts you, we will contact you directly.
There will be no interruptions to water or sewerage services during the work.
Some trees and vegetation will be removed or trimmed as part of these works. Barwon Water has conducted detailed flora and fauna assessments to ensure minimal disruption to native plants and animals during construction.
