7 April, 2025
Goulburn Valley Water will begin construction on a new 25-kilometre pipeline between Numurkah and Nathalia later this year, to improve water supply reliability for Nathalia customers and enable further growth.
The new pipeline will deliver treated drinking water from the Numurkah Water Treatment Plant to storage tanks in Nathalia. The pipeline will replace the current drinking water supply provided through treating raw water from the Broken Creek at the Nathalia Water Treatment Plant.
This project will provide a more consistent and reliable supply of drinking water, addressing the increasing challenges of fluctuating water quality in the Broken Creek due to climate change factors.
The new pipeline will also address issues with ageing infrastructure at the Nathalia Water Treatment Plant and meet increasing future water supply demands.
Goulburn Valley Water Managing Director Dr Steve Capewell explained that the pipeline has been engineered to accommodate the projected population of Nathalia until 2060.
“This infrastructure upgrade is a significant investment in Nathalia’s long-term water security.”
The pipeline will be constructed along Katamatite-Nathalia Road and is expected to begin by the end of 2025 and to be completed early 2027.
Goulburn Valley Water and consultant Jacobs are working closely with Moira Shire Council, Goulburn Murray Water, and the Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Action in planning the pipeline.
There will be no interruption to water services at either Numurkah or Nathalia during pipeline construction.
There will be some traffic disruptions along the pipeline route during construction. Travellers along the route will be kept up to date on any changes to traffic conditions.
Once the construction contract is awarded, landowners along the pipeline route will be contacted to provide more information about the project timeline, and any possible disruptions to access.
To find more information, ask questions, and follow the project’s progress, go to gvwater.vic.gov.au/projects/current-projects/nathalia-drinking-water-supply-pipeline