Hallidays Point Sewer Pump Station

Scope

QMAX was tasked with completing a sewer pump station at Summerland Estate, Tallwoods, near Forster, NSW, after the development had stalled. The site only had a concrete well and valve chamber installed. We worked with the developer, contractors, and the Mid Coast Council to update the design and meet council requirements. The project included retrofitting an existing pump pit at Hallidays Point, where we installed new benching, epoxy-coated the well, and completed all necessary pipework and pump installations. They also pressure tested the system and ensured the pumps were optimised for long-term performance.

Challenges

A key challenge was retrofitting the existing infrastructure to meet the updated council requirements. The original pump station, which had been installed by another party years earlier, needed modifications to bring it up to standard. This included installing new benching inside the well and applying an epoxy coating to protect the structure. Retrofitting an existing pit required careful planning and execution to ensure the integrity of the structure was maintained while meeting regulatory standards. To address the design and performance of the pumping system we were careful in our selection of the pumps, approaching multiple manufacturers to ensure the system would operate efficiently and have a long service life. The team also had to assess the optimal routing of the rising mains to minimise wear and tear, again ensuring the station would function reliably over time.

Pressure testing of newly installed pipework and the wet well was another challenge, as it required ensuring the integrity of all components before commissioning. This testing had to be thorough to confirm the system would perform under operational conditions. Coordinating with the council on the electrical installation to ensure seamless integration into the system posed logistical challenges, as it had to align with both technical specifications and council approval processes. Despite these obstacles, QMAX’s ability to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders was key to overcoming the challenges and delivering a fully operational sewer pumping station.