Improving Dumbalk’s water pressure

Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

A new booster pump at the Dumbalk water tower has passed all the tests. It will now be officially connected to the reticulated main pipe this Thursday, 6 February, increasing water supply pressure to the town.

South Gippsland Water crews will increase the water pressure in increments every week over the next two months to reduce any sudden impact on infrastructure.

Dumbalk residents should monitor their internal plumbing systems including any connected water appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, air conditioners and water tanks. Plumbing related to things such as these can fail with higher pressure if they are not in line with Australian plumbing requirements. If you have any concerns or experience any issues, like leaking, while water pressure is increased at your property, please contact a qualified plumber.

South Gippsland Water Managing Director, Robert Murphy, said the $195,000 upgrade to Dumbalk’s water supply system was part of our ongoing commitment to continue delivering quality, sustainable water and wastewater services to the region.

“The booster pump is designed to make Dumbalk’s water pressure more reliable,” Mr Murphy explains. “It will also let South Gippsland Water bypass water from the tower during planned and unplanned maintenance, resulting in fewer interruptions of the town’s water supply.”

South Gippsland Water first commissioned the Dumbalk water tower in the 1960s.

“Today, we need to ensure we continue to supply water pressure to the standard set by the Water Services Association of Australia,” Mr Murphy said.

These renewal works are a high priority to keep the system working. The booster pump station will now be able to read the downstream discharge pressure and automatically adjust to maintain adequate pressure.