Upgrading our assets in Pakenham East

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 water flowing. 

The Pakenham East area is undergoing significant residential and non-residential development in the next few years to meet growth in the area. 

South East Water is working across Pakenham East with our delivery partner ZJW (Zinfra, Jaydo, WSP, Joint Venture) to deliver essential upgrades to sewer, recycled water and potable water pipelines.

Here's what you may expect while we get the job done.

What we're doing

To ensure we can service the Pakenham East area into the future, we are expanding our sewerage, recycled water and potable water networks. 

This project includes:

  • a new drinking water main to cater for growth in the area
  • a recycled water pipe to reduce reliance on drinking water supply
  • upgrades to the existing sewer pipeline. 

Pipeline works on Ryan Road, South 
We’re undertaking potable and recycled water pipeline works at the end of Ryan Road, between Bald Hill Road and Princes Freeway. These works will involve periods of noise from heavy machinery, including sheet piling (see video below) A lane closure is required on Ryan Rd to safely complete these works.

When it's happening

Works on Ryan Road, South 
We’re planning to start work on Ryan Road South from Monday 3 August until approximately mid-August 2026 (depending on the weather). We'll work Monday to Friday, between 7am and 5.30pm. On occasion we may need to work outside these hours for safety, technical or permit reasons.

What might impact you

While we work, you may notice:

  • Lane closure on Ryan Road with traffic management around the work zone during working hours
  • Trucks and machinery travelling via Ryan Road
  • Periods of noise and vibration when heavy machinery is in use,  especially during sheet piling activities (see What is sheet piling? below).  

Construction staff will be available to guide drivers and pedestrians safely through the area. Please take care when travelling around the work site.

Want to know more? Watch our video ' What is sheet piling? below.

Don't miss these details

ZJW will have a temporary site compound set up for the duration of the works.

There are no planned disruptions to your water or sewerage services during these works.

When we’ve finished the job, we’ll leave things how we found them and return any areas we’ve impacted as close as possible to their original condition. 

Where we will be working

Blue legend icon   Location of recycled water alignment

Blue legend icon   Location of potable water alignment

Blue legend icon   Location of sewerage alignment

What you might hear and see

Frequently Asked Questions

We manage an 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.

ZJW will complete these works on behalf of South East Water. 

It is not anticipated that access to private property will be impacted by these works. If for any reason during construction we need to block your driveway access, we will notify you in person and where possible, provide at least 24 hours' notice so that alternative parking arrangements can be made.

To safely undertake these works, traffic conditions may change so please take care when travelling around the construction sites. 

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.

 

When we’ve finished the job, we’ll leave things how we found them and return any areas we’ve impacted as close as possible to their original condition. 

There is no cost to the property or business owner for these works. 

Need to get in touch?

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Pakenham East Sewer Recycled Water And Potable Water Upgrade

Contact us via phone

1800 407 877

Contact us via email

engagement@sew.com.au

Contact us via post

Pakenham East Sewer, Recycled Water and Potable Water Upgrade
PO Box 2268
Seaford VIC 3198

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