Design and construction of second Jerrabomberra Reservoir

  • Project typeCapital Works
  • Project valueTo ensure Council receives the most competitive Tenders possible, the project value will be withheld until after a contractor is awarded
  • Project scheduleEstimated start date is July 2025 and expected completion is June 2027.
  • Contractor nameTBD

The project consists of:

  • Design and construction a new 19.4 ML concrete reservoir (adjacent to the existing reservoir) and associated site works to facilitate safe and effective operation and maintenance of the site
  • New retaining wall and earthworks as required for the new reservoir
  • Replacement of the existing boundary fence and gate
  • Demolition of existing auxiliary 1.8 ML reservoir
  • Other associated works

The Jerrabomberra Reservoir is part of the Queanbeyan-Palerang Water Supply Scheme. It supplies water to the bulk of Queanbeyan. The existing Jerrabomberra Reservoir is a steel reservoir with a storage capacity of 22ML. This reservoir has now been in continuous service for in excess of 40 years and is in need of refurbishment. In addition to this, the site lacks sufficient storage in the event of supply interruption from ICON, a shortcoming identified in Council’s recently developed Queanbeyan Integrated Water Cycle Management Plan. To address these concerns, QPRC will construct a new reservoir to provide for additional water storage and to enable rectification works to be undertaken to the existing reservoir. 

The works are located within the Jerrabomberra Mountain Reserve, a highly valued natural area. As such, the contractor will be required to maintain Jerrabomberra Hill Road for the duration of the works, and will also be required to manage their works to minimise the interruption to users of the reserve. The contractor will also be required to manage the environmental impacts in accordance with the approved Review of Environmental Factors.

The project is fully funded by Council from water charges and developer contributions.

Project Timeframes

The project timeframes are outlined below. All dates are indicative and may change once a contract is awarded.

  • Design and Construct Tender closes – mid-April 2025
  • Expected Design and Construct Tender award by Council – June 2025
  • Preliminary works commence – July 2025
  • Construction works commence – September 2025
  • Completion of construction – June 2027

Preliminary works may include trimming of vegetation, establishment of site compounds, establishment of environmental, pedestrian and traffic controls and site investigations.

Work schedule

Works will be undertaken during the following periods:

  • Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm
  • Saturday 8am to 1pm (subject to satisfactory access for users of the reserve)

 

Location

114 Jerrabomberra Hill Road, Jerrabomberra 2621  View Map

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