Sewer works in your area from mid July 2025

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 upcoming sewer renewal works in Guy Street and Forest Park Road, Upwey you might see us or our contractor Abergeldie, BMD & KBR (ABK) around.

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

What we're doing

This project is to renew the sewer rising main pipeline in Guy Street, Upwey to increase the reliability of the network and reduce the risk of spills. 

We're working with ABK to help us.

When it's happening

Project construction has been delayed, and is expected to start from late July 2025 for approximately 6 weeks.

If you live in the area, we'll let you know before works begin.

You can expect us to work Monday to Friday between 7 am and 6 pm. 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 during construction:

  • Reduced car parking on Forest Park Road for our site compound and laydown areas
  • Temporary fencing around our work zones
  • Movement of heavy vehicles in and out of work zones during working hours.
  • Noise from machinery, like beepers when trucks reverse.
  • More trucks on local roads and in reserve areas

Local access to properties will be maintained for residents along Forest Park Road at all times.

Construction staff will be available to safely guide drivers and pedestrians through the works area. Please take care when travelling around the work site.

Want to know more? Watch our video 'What you might hear and see' below.

Don't miss these details

You shouldn’t notice any change to your water or sewer services while we work.

ABK will have a temporary site compound and storage area for the duration of construction works. These areas will remain in place until we finish the project.

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

Where we will be working

What you might hear and see

Frequently Asked Questions

We manage an infrastructure program which 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.

ABK will complete these works on behalf of South East Water. 

During construction we may need to block your driveway access. If this is necessary, we will notify you in person and where possible, provide at least 24 hours' notice so that alternative parking arrangements can be made.

To safely undertake these works, traffic conditions may change so please take care when travelling around the construction sites. 

No. If you experience any disruption to your water or sewerage services please call our 24/7 Faults and Emergencies team on 13 28 12.

 

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

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

Need to get in touch?

We're here to help.

Guy Street Upwey Sewer Renewal

Contact us via phone

1800 407 877

Contact us via email

engagement@sew.com.au

Contact us via post

Guy Street Upwey Sewer Renewal
PO Box 2268
Seaford VIC 3198

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