Two sewage pipes (mains) that run underneath Terrigal Lagoon will undergo rehabilitation works over a number of weeks until November 2016, as part of Central Coast Council’s extensive Sewage Pump Station Upgrade Program.

The works will involve placing a plastic liner inside each of the steel pipes and removing the temporary polyethylene pipe that was installed in July 2013.

The two mains cross below the bed of the Lagoon in an east west direction, from the Sewage Pump Station on Bundara Avenue, Wamberal, to the intersection of Beaufort Road and Ogilvie Street, Terrigal.

Council’s Construction Delivery Coordinator, Mark Losurdo, said the works will ensure Council’s pump stations and rising mains will continue operating to the highest standard.

“Council is committed to protecting the community, our waterways and the environment against sewage overflows,” said Mr Losurdo.

“In July 2013, a temporary 355mm diameter pipe was installed to replace one of two sewer rising mains that was not functioning to its optimum capacity.

“The temporary pipe will be decommissioned and disposed of, whilst minimising the risk of any environmental impact.

“Construction works will also be undertaken for the rehabilitation of the existing mains, including civil works required for the interconnection at the eastern and western shores of Terrigal Lagoon.”

Construction is expected to commence on Monday 26 September 2016, and is due to be completed in November 2016. Works are scheduled to occur between 7am and 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am until 1pm on Saturdays.

During the construction period Council will endeavour to minimise any disruptions and apologises for any inconvenience while these important works are carried out.