Sydney Water has broken ground on the next stage of its $2 billion-plus Upper South Creek Networks Program, marking a major milestone in delivering essential wastewater infrastructure to support Western Sydney’s rapid urban growth.
The extensive program will provide over 115 kilometres of wastewater pipelines, 11 pumping stations, and supporting infrastructure across eight precincts. Designed to accommodate long-term demand, the system will ultimately service more than 143,000 new dwellings in the Upper South Creek catchment by 2056.
The second major contract has been awarded to CreekConnect, a joint venture between Jacobs and Seymour Whyte, under Sydney Water’s delivery partner model. This approach is intended to improve project integration, sustainability and value for customers.
The extensive program will provide over 115 kilometres of wastewater pipelines, 11 pumping stations, and supporting infrastructure across eight precincts
“This contract award demonstrates the value of Sydney Water’s delivery partner model, which is a collaborative approach that enables us to plan and build major infrastructure efficiently and sustainably,” said Sydney Water Program Director Peter Matthews. “Working closely with CreekConnect allows us to align construction with Western Sydney’s growth, achieve better value for customers, and deliver infrastructure that will serve these communities for decades to come.”
Under Stages 1 and 2 of the Program, several delivery contracts have been awarded to support early works and construction, including Fulton Hogan for the South Creek Pumping Station Enabling Works, Quickway Constructions for the Cosgroves Creek Pumping Station Enabling Works, and Vaughan Civil for the South Creek Gravity Carrier. Detailed design for Stage 3 is currently in progress.
A Smoking Ceremony led by Dharug Elder Uncle Colin Locke was recently held to acknowledge the cultural significance of the Dharug land on which the program is being built. Sydney Water’s commitment to protecting waterways and the environment aligns with the Traditional Custodians’ enduring stewardship of the region.
