Second stage of pipeline project to improve water at Yeoval and Cumnock begins

PROGRESS on the second stage of the $16.7m Orange to Molong Pipeline project, set to deliver improved water supply services to Central West residents, kicked off on Monday.

Residents have been advised to expect intermittent interruptions to their water supply over the next month as works progress on the water pipeline from Molong.

A Cabonne Council spokeswoman said the 49km pipeline from Molong to Cumnock and Yeoval would provide improved water security by providing reticulated potable and fluoridated water to Yeoval and Cumnock for the first time.

The works in Yeoval are set to run from January 24 to February 25.

Residents can expect some interruptions on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.30pm.

Works on the pipeline also started in Cumnock on Monday, and will continue until February 18, with similar interruptions during the same hours.

Water to both villages will predominately be sourced from the Molong Dam, with backup supply from a bore at Molong and from Orange.

The project was announced in 2019. The spokeswoman said the Molong to Yeoval pipeline was the second stage of the Orange to Molong Pipeline project.

“This project is nearing completion, with council and its contractors currently undertaking disinfection works in the pipe network in each of these villages.

“These works will involve replacement of isolation valves and the cleaning of the pipe infrastructure.”

The spokeswoman said the work would not only prepare the villages for access to Molong water, but would ensure the water infrastructure in Yeoval and Cumnock is suitable for the future.

“These works will unfortunately result in the intermittent interruption of the water supply service to Cumnock and Yeoval over the next month,” she said.

Yeoval and Cumnock residents can opt-in to the pipeline project until the end of February 2022.

After this time, residents wishing to opt-in will be responsible for the costs associated with connecting water services to their household.

Residents can contact Cabonne Council to opt in to the project.