A new reservoir is being built in Rosebery in Tasmania, as part of a program to boost water reliability for TasWater’s regional customers.
TasWater Capital Delivery Office (CDO) Project Manager, Nathan Toomer, said the new reservoir will significantly increase Rosebery’s water storage capacity.
“The new tank we are constructing will be able to store approximately 1,200 kilolitres of water,” Mr Toomer said.
“It is being built next to the existing reservoir which will continue to be used for the town’s water supply.
“This will help increase water security for the Rosebery region well into the future.
“This will be particularly important for the community during periods where demand increases such as hot summer days or in the event of a bushfire when firefighters need to access our supplies for their essential work.”
Construction of the new Rosebery reservoir was commenced by Fulton Hogan as the main contractor late last year, with the works expected to be wrapped up this winter.
Once complete, the old reservoir will be drained, undergo maintenance and will then be refilled and brought back on-line to service the town alongside the new reservoir.
This project is part of TasWater’s commitment to providing additional water storage for communities across Tasmania.
This upgrade is one project in a program of reservoir upgrades across the state that includes Tunbridge, Triabunna and Coles Bay.
