North Arm Water Main Replacement Project
WEEKEND WORKS NOTIFICATION
Kalimna and Marine Parade, Lakes Entrance
Our contractor will be working weekends and longer hours on the North Arm Lakes Entrance Water Main Replacement to finish before Christmas. From 11 October to 5 December 2025, construction will include weekend work, with any construction-related activities limited to the hours between 9am and 5pm.
To minimise noise impacts, sound curtains have been installed around the worksite, and all activities will strictly comply with the EPA Act 2017 and Environmental Regulations 2021.
Spanning from Kalimna to Lakes Entrance, this vital infrastructure upgrade will enhance water supply reliability and support future population growth. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this project.
To find out more, please see below or call us on 1300 720 700.
A new water main for the North Arm
East Gippsland Water is replacing the water main between Kalimna and Lakes Entrance to improve supply reliability and support future growth.
The construction works are expected to commence in September 2025 and be fully concluded by mid-December 2025.
The new water main will be constructed along the path shown in Figure 1 on this web page – from Seaview Parade in Kalimna, down the escarpment and under North Arm, connecting back into the water main network in Lakes Entrance, adjacent to the North Arm bridge in Apex Park.
The construction method utilises trenchless installation techniques, minimising impact to the environment and local community.
We apologise to nearby residents for minor access disruptions during the project.
There will be no planned interruptions to local water supply.
If you have any questions about the project, please call us on 1300 720 700.
FIGURE 1. Map of the North Arm, showing the location of the replacement water main.
Project background
The water main that crosses the North Arm at Marine Parade is one of two water mains that provide potable (drinking) water to Lakes Entrance. This pipeline is critical to maintaining appropriate levels of service during peak periods. Replacing the water main will also help East Gippsland Water accommodate the increased water demand of a growing population.
The works
Our contractors will use horizontal directional drilling to install the water main from Point Rd down under North Arm. The proposed works area for the Seaview Parade and Marine Parade locations are shown below in Figures 2 & 3.
The practical completion date of the project has been set for 10 December 2025. Our plans minimise disruption to properties near the works, and all work will be conducted in a safe manner, in accordance with all relevant health and safety Acts and Regulations.
Any areas disturbed during construction will be reinstated to an equivalent or improved standard, and there will be no impact to utility services during this time.
Figure 2 above: HDD set-up area configuration retrieval area on Seaview Parade
Figure 3 above: HDD set-up area configuration launch area on Marine Parade.