Hunter Water completes major stormwater rehabilitation works

Hunter Water has successfully completed major stormwater rehabilitation works at Platt Street in Waratah, Macquarie Street in Mayfield, and Christo Road in Georgetown.

These upgrades are part of an ongoing commitment to ensure the long-term reliability of the area’s stormwater infrastructure.

The final phase of this program will commence shortly at Station Street in Waratah, with construction scheduled to begin in the coming weeks.

Hunter Water’s Executive Manager Customer Delivery, Glen Robinson, said rehabilitating Hunter Water’s stormwater system has involved an investment of over $25 million.

“Our stormwater network plays a vital role in protecting homes, businesses and public spaces, particularly during severe weather events,” Robinson said. “By replacing aging culverts and channels, we’re ensuring the system continues to meet the needs of our growing community.”

Hunter Water owns and maintains approximately 92 km of stormwater assets across the Lower Hunter region. These recent rehabilitation projects are part of a broader investment to enhance the resilience and performance of critical infrastructure.

“We appreciate that the upgrades have, at times, been disruptive, and we’re grateful to residents and businesses for their patience and cooperation,” Robinson said. “Some of the works experienced delays due to site complexities and weather conditions, and we sincerely thank the community for their patience and understanding.

“We’re committed to working closely with the community to minimise impacts as we begin the final stretch of work on Station Street.”

The Station Street rehabilitation will include upgrades to aging stormwater culverts, enhancing long-term safety and resilience by replacing infrastructure that has reached the end of its service life.

Hunter Water will provide regular updates to nearby residents and businesses throughout the construction period.

Image caption: Christo Road Waratah Culvert Installation. Image: Supplied.