Ararat’s central business district is likely to see traffic and water service disruptions as part of the Arts Precinct project.
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A section of Barkly Street will closed on December 18 while the road is repaired with hot mixing throughout the day.
Ararat Rural City expected the traffic disruptions to be minor.
The Town Hall in Ararat is being redeveloped as an Arts Precinct, and requires the hydrants fronting the development on Barkly Street to meet minimum fire-fighting standards.
The hydrants no longer meet this standard, although they did in 2013.
Based on flow and pressure tests a restriction in the water reticulation is identified near the Barkly Street and Vincent Street road intersection.
GWMWater is conducting works, with a contractor required for the proposed removal of likely corroded valves and fittings.
New valves and a hydrant are proposed in locations that are more accessible.
As up to 70 water customers in the Ararat CBD may be affected by road works and as exposed pipe and fittings are replaced on December 11.
GWMWater has proposed that the water supply interruption is scheduled outside of business hours.
The water service interruptions will occur between 7pm and 2am on December 13.
For further information contact GWMWater on 1300 659 961.
