Construction is underway on a major water infrastructure project to deliver a new water source to the Jervis Bay Territory.
The project will deliver a water pipeline connecting the Shoalhaven City Council-owned Vincentia Reservoir to the Stoney Creek Reservoir in the Jervis Bay Territory.
This project is part of a $15.8 million investment by the Australian Government in the long-term water security of the Jervis Bay Territory, ensuring the community has access to high-quality drinking water and modern infrastructure that meets current and future demand.
Delivered in partnership with Shoalhaven City Council, the project is installing approximately 11 kilometres of new pipeline between the two reservoirs to secure a more sustainable and reliable potable water supply for the Jervis Bay Territory community.
Construction commenced on the New South Wales side of the border at the end of August and is now under way in the JBT.
The existing Australian Government-owned water treatment plant in the JBT is a critical asset which is reaching its end of life and needed to be replaced.
Quickway Constructions has been selected to deliver the project. In addition to installing the new pipeline, they are upgrading the Vincentia Reservoir with a new booster pump station and flow monitoring equipment, and enhancing the Stoney Creek Reservoir with a new chlorination system and associated infrastructure.
The Australian Government has consulted with the community and local stakeholders throughout the project, including the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council and the Booderee National Park Board of Management, to ensure it aligns with community needs and environmental standards.
Construction is expected to be completed in early 2026, with testing and commissioning to follow.
Further updates will continue to be provided throughout the construction period, with measures in place to minimise disruption to residents and visitors.
