The early and enabling works, set to commence on-site in 2025, will include the removal of the spillway (radial) gates, replacement of eight sluice gates, geotechnical investigations and installation of a drainage curtain, in preparation for the major dam upgrade planned for the site.
Procurement activities to support the early and enabling works are underway, including for the manufacture of new, purpose-built and hydraulically operated sluice gates. Seqwater is also calling on contractors in the Somerset Region to register their interest in the project, with local partnership opportunities to follow.
The Somerset Dam Improvement Project is expected to support approximately 150 jobs throughout the life of the project.
Seqwater is committed to keeping the community informed throughout the project and is holding community information drop-in sessions, where the project team will be available to answer any questions about the upcoming works:
- Wednesday 31 July, 2pm-5pm - Somerset Dam General Store
- Thursday 8 August, 2pm-5pm - Esk CWA Hall
- Thursday 15 August, 3pm-6pm - Booval Fair Shopping Centre, Ipswich
- Saturday 17 August, 9am-12noon - Coronation Hall, Somerset Dam
- Tuesday 20 August, 9am-12noon - Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre
Contractors click here to register your interest in the project, or for more information on the Somerset Dam Improvement Project, visit our website at Somerset Dam Improvement Project | Seqwater.
