Gippsland Water has now completed civil works on the construction of a new 50ML basin to service five towns in the Latrobe Valley.
Liner and cover works have commenced at Clarkes Road, Traralgon in preparation for it to be filled with potable water.
The new basin will service Traralgon, Glengarry, Toongabbie, Cowwarr and Rosedale.
Once complete, it will provide additional storage capacity to help meet peak water demand during hotter, drier periods.
The $9.4 million project forms part of a program of major water supply infrastructure upgrades across the Latrobe Valley.
The upgrades will strengthen the network for future growth and more variable climate conditions.
Works are expected to be complete by 2027 to 2028.
