Community & Business
7 March, 2025
New water pump installed
A new pump has been installed ahead of schedule at the water treatment plant after one of the main pumps, which supplies treated water to the reservoirs, failed four weeks ago.
Gilgandra Shire Council (GSC) said since the pump failed, that the treatment plant’s capacity to meet consumption demands has been finely balanced.
The heat over the past week caused water levels in the two tower reservoirs to drop to as low as 15 metres, resulting in lower town water pressure.
“The new water pump, at the water treatment plant, was installed on Friday night (February 28), with the reservoirs completely filling over the weekend. The town water supply has now resumed normal operational status,” said GSC general manager David Neeves.
“Consumption during the appeal period was reduced by around one megalitre per day, avoiding the need for enforced water restrictions.
“This has been a concerted effort by all, particularly with the recent hot weather and council extends a sincere thank you to all of Gilgandra’s residents,” said Mr Neeves.
