Elster Creek Sewerage Capacity Upgrade
Sewer works in your area from September 2025
You might not notice a lot of the work we do because most of it is beneath your feet. Every day, we’re maintaining and upgrading the pipes and pumps that keep the sewerage network flowing.
With upcoming works in McKinnon Reserve, Tucker Road, St James Avenue and Laurel Street you might see us or our contractor ZJW (Zinfra, Jaydo, WSP, Joint Venture) around. Here’s what to expect while we get the job done.
Where we will be working
What you might hear and see
Frequently Asked Questions
South East Water manages a proactive infrastructure program which involves replacing, maintaining and upgrading the existing water and sewerage infrastructure above and below the ground, so you can always rely on us when you need a drink, a bath, to wash the clothes or dishes and every time you flush or send water down the drain.
We need to upgrade the ageing Elster Creek sewer in Bentleigh and Bentleigh East to increase the capacity of the sewer network to cater for population growth in the area and future proof the sewerage system.
The population in Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs is growing, placing pressure on the current sewerage system. These works will upgrade the capacity of the existing Elster Creek sewer, so that future growth can be met.
The works will:
• Improve service reliability into the future.
• Future proof the sewer network.
• Reduce ongoing maintenance and repair costs.
We’re returning to complete the final stages of works at McKinnon Reserve, Tucker Road, Laurel Street and St James Avenue.
This final phase involves connecting the new pipe alignment into our sewer pumping station within the reserve.
Our works zones involve some road closures, changes to pedestrian walkways, temporary fencing and water barriers to ensure the safety of nearby residents and the local community.
Construction will be Monday to Friday between 7 am and 6 pm, and intermittently on Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm. On occasion, we may need to work outside these hours for safety or technical reasons.
We’ll return to complete the final stages of works at McKinnon Reserve from 8 September until early 2026 (weather permitting).
We expect to start works at the corner of St James Avenue and Tucker Road from 29 September to mid November (weather permitting).
South East Water and their appointed contractor ZJW (Zinfra, Jaydo, WSP Joint Venture) will keep you informed about the project and construction in your area. We'll also keep this webpage up to date.
There will be temporary driveway access interruptions for a limited number of properties. Our project team will reach out to impacted residents.
During the works ZJW will have a site compound in McKinnon Reserve carpark. This location has been approved by council. The compound will be secure and adhere to strict safety requirements.
The construction methods chosen are not likely to cause high levels of dust and vibration. The project team will carry out regular site area inspections during high volumes of work to monitor for the safety and comfort of local residents and the community. There will be periods of noise from machinery and drilling rigs. The crew will try to keep noisier works to a minimum between 7 am and 9 am.
You may notice noise from pumps and generators. These will be required to operate during construction hours for technical and safety reasons.
If you require property access due to a medical condition, please contact the ZJW Project Manager, Paul Glynn immediately on 0421 624 776 or pglynn@jaydo.com.au
No. If you experience any disruption to your water or sewerage services please call our 24/7 Faults and Emergencies team on 13 28 12.
There is no cost to the property owner for these works.
When we’ve finished the job, we’ll leave things how we found them and make sure we return any areas we’ve impacted as close as possible to their original condition.
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