The Sanctuary Estate Sewer Pump Station

Scope

QMAX has successfully completed another significant project in the rapidly growing Port Macquarie community, The Sanctuary, a new estate designed to accommodate over 500 families. This project is a vital addition to the area’s expanding infrastructure, further enhancing the local water system to serve the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) for many years to come. The work includes the installation of a 3.6-meter diameter, 8.5-meter deep sewer pump station, with 250mm pipework and 58kW pumps, ensuring a reliable and efficient sewer station for the new community.

Challenges

As part of the development of The Sanctuary estate, QMAX faced the challenge of planning for both the current and future needs of the community. With further developments planned for the area, including a commercial estate on the higher side of The Sanctuary, QMAX worked closely with the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council to determine the optimal size and capacity for the pump station. The goal was to ensure that the infrastructure could meet the immediate demands of the new housing estate while also accommodating future growth and commercial expansion.

The size and capacity of the pump station posed significant challenges, particularly due to the need for large 58kW pumps. These high-capacity pumps were essential to handle the substantial demands of both the current and future developments. The QMAX team was tasked with ensuring the pumps were installed not only correctly but also safely, requiring careful coordination and rigorous attention to detail, to ensure the long-term functionality and reliability of the system.

QMAX also installed a chemical dosing system to enhance water treatment capabilities, further optimising the pump station’s performance. To minimise any impact on the livability of the estate, the pump station was strategically located at the back of the development, ensuring it would not interfere with the residential areas. Despite these complexities, QMAX successfully navigated these challenges, delivering an infrastructure solution that will support the community for years to come.