Works in your area starting early April 2026

You might not notice a lot of the work we do because most of it is beneath your feet. Every day, we’re maintaining and upgrading the pipes and pumps that keep water flowing. With some upcoming works in Berkeley Court, Dalsten Grove, Gillards Rd, McCutcheon Cl, Kingsley Crt and Baden Powell Drv Mount Eliza you might see us or our delivery partner Beca, Fulton Hogan, Interflow Joint Venture (BFHI JV) around.

Here’s what to expect while we get the job done.

What we're doing

This project is to upgrade a critical water pipe, so you can always rely on us when you need a drink, a bath or to wash the clothes or dishes.

We've completed investigative works to help finalise our plans and we'll now move into construction from early April 2026. 

Works will involve renewing approximately 812 metres of existing water main from Dalsten Grove to an easement running through properties on McCutcheon Close, Berkeley Court, Baden Powell Drive, Kingsley Court and nature strips on Gillards Road Mount Eliza. 

We'll be in touch with affected residents before any works start.

When it's happening

We’re planning to start construction work on the 7th of April, finishing in late May. Works will be intermittent during this time however should be completed within 8 weeks (depending on the weather).

You can expect us to work Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm and Saturday between 7am and 3pm. On the odd occasion, we might need to work at other times for safety, technical or permit reasons.

What might impact you

We’ll do our best to keep impacts to a minimum, however these are the kinds of things you might notice while we work:

  • Intermittent road closure on Gillards Road with a detour in place along Baden Powell Drive (see map attached)
  • Fewer street parking around the works zone including one-day of no parking in Dalsten Grove to bring in critical equipment (approximately early May)
  • More trucks on the streets around you
  • Noise and dust from construction machinery.
  • A change in normal traffic flow - our traffic management team will be around to make sure people, bikes and cars can move around safely.

 

Don't miss these details

We’re working with BFHI to help us.

When we’ve finished the job, we’ll leave things how we found them and make sure we return any areas we’ve impacted as close as possible to their original condition. 

Where we will be working

Frequently Asked Questions

Our infrastructure renewal program involves replacing, maintaining and upgrading the existing water and sewerage infrastructure above and below the ground, so you can always rely on us when you need a drink, a bath, to wash the clothes or dishes and every time you flush or send water down the drain.

The upgrade of the water main will:

  • Improve water service reliability
  • Reduce potential property damage if the water main were to fail
  • Reduce maintenance and repair costs of the water main

South East Water will provide notices of their intention to work in an area prior to the work commencing. If the works are deferred, we will send you another notification of the new proposed start date. If you're directly impacted, our project team will get in touch prior to works starting. 

The new water main will be laid in the nature strip or, if necessary, in the road. Wherever possible, trenchless construction techniques will be used to minimise disturbance to the community.  

All works, including service connections, have been carefully planned to minimise any disruptions to your water service. Water will remain available throughout construction unless otherwise advised. We will notify you at least 48 hours in advance of any planned service disruptions. If you have any water supply requirements other than normal domestic or business use (e.g. health related needs), please let us know so that we can arrange an alternative water supply. 

Immediately after the works are complete, we will apply top soil and seed to grassed areas affected by the works and, where possible, reinstate the area to its original condition. The Project Team will also repair any impacts to the road, footpath and driveways or arrange for these to be repaired by Council. We will provide you with further information about temporary and permanent reinstatement works once the water main renewal work is complete. 

There is no cost to the property owner for these works. 

Need to get in touch?

We're here to help.

Berkeley Court, Mount Eliza

Contact us via phone

1800 403 777

Contact us via email

engagement@sew.com.au

Contact us via post

Water and Sewer renewals
PO Box 2268
Seaford VIC 3198

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