Water mains flushing complete in Guyra

Flushing of water mains concluded last week in Guyra in conjunction with the installation of new valves in south Guyra to improve operational flexibility.

Extensive flushing of the water mains was undertaken after complaints were received from the community about consistent issues with discoloured water coming out of their taps.

Crews from Armidale assisted their colleagues in Guyra to complete the mains flushing with as little impact to the Guyra community as possible.

Group Leader – Service Delivery Mark Piorkowski said that since the flushing was completed Council has received no discoloured water complaints from the Guyra community.

“If anyone in the Guyra community is still experiencing discoloured water from their taps please lodge a service request with council,” said Mr Piorkowski

“So far so good, but we will also continue to complete routine dead-end mains flushing in a few months time as part of our regular maintenance schedule.”

Council has also engaged a water treatment specialist to complete further water quality testing and training of staff at the Guyra Water Treatment Plant. The water specialist will make recommendations on expanded monitoring and possible upgrades to the filtration plant. 

To contact council or to lodge a service request call 1300 136 833.

Published on 15 May 2018