DN150 Merri Creek Crossing DW & NDW Pipelines

Donnybrook, Vic

Project Duration

October to December 2024

Client

Yarra Valley Water

Project Value

$ 400k

Jaydo was engaged by Yarra Valley Water as part of the Pipes and Facilities Panel to deliver dual pipelines of potable and recycled water between the Donnybrook and Kalkallo estates in Melbourne’s north. The pipelines were delivered via HDD drilling underneath the Merri Creek that connects the two estates.

The scope of works included:

Open cut and trenchless construction of DW and NDW main DN150 for crossing of Merri Creek
Construction of connection works to both the DW and NDW connections
Construction of valves and ancillaries
Reinstatement works
Commissioning

key challenges

Horizontal directional drilling was required to be delivered underneath Merri Creek for dual bores. This was completed successfully with no issues.

Key outcomes

Jaydo used the most suitable and best-fit HDD contractor for the works delivered underneath Merri Creek as it was a high risk part of the project and thus was delivered successfully with no issues
With Jaydo’s in-house self-performing teams and equipment, we were able to delivery the trenching excavation works ourselves
The program never deterred from schedule, Jaydo consistent liaised with the client and all relevant authorities and stakeholders to ensure the project was delivered on time and to budget