Urraween Reservoir back on line

The $1 million project to replace the polyethylene liner and floating cover of the 36-megalitre Urraween reservoir has finished.

Water from Urraween feeds into the reservoirs on the top of Ghost Hill which then supplies water to Hervey Bay.

“It has been a big project to replace the liner and roof over the past three months while ensuring there were no disruptions to the water supply,” Cr David Lee said.

The floating cover and in-ground liner of the reservoir had reached the end of it serviceable life.

The reservoir was built in 1991; and while the floating cover was replaced in 1998, this is the first time the in-ground liner has been replaced.

“There may be a slight change in the taste of the water for a day or two when the reservoir comes back on line,” Cr Lee said.

“The water is perfectly safe, but it may take a day or two for the ‘new’ taste to dissipate.

“It will disappear as the water in the reservoir is replaced with new water from the treatment works as it is used by residents.

“We apologise for any inconvenience.”