Water supply shut down on Macleay Island for pipeline installation

Seqwater has advised it will need to shut down the water supply to Macleay Island overnight on Saturday 10 July 2021, to complete the installation of a temporary pipeline between Macleay and Lamb Islands.

Water supply will be shut off from 9pm on Saturday and is expected to be restored early Sunday morning.

Residents are advised to begin preparing for the shutdown by filling suitable containers with drinking water, storing water in the bathtub to be used for toilet flushing, and planning to shower or bath before 9pm Saturday.

When water supply is restored, there may be some air in residential pipes or discoloured water when residents first turn on their taps. Residents are advised to let the water run for 2-3 minutes to clear. The water will be safe to drink.

When the water supply is restored and the repaired main is flushed, residents may notice hydrants with flowing water. This is necessary to flush the pipeline. Residents are requested to not approach the hydrants or attempt to turn them off.

The temporary Seqwater pipeline will be installed by Seqwater contractors. Redland City Council officers will flush the pipeline in order to remove any air and complete water quality checks once the installation is complete early Sunday morning.

The temporary pipeline will remain in place, above the ground along Cressy Street on Macleay Island, until a new valve pit can be installed and the permanent pipeline can be fully installed underground. This is anticipated to occur in three weeks’ time and will necessitate a further shutdown. This will be confirmed and communicated to the community nearer the time.

For inquiries on the Macleay Island pipeline replacement, contact Seqwater on 1300 737 928 or visit the project page on the Seqwater website.

Residents who have urgent water inquiries during the water supply shutdown period can contact Redland City Council on 3829 8999.