TRC continues sewerage upgrades

Continued Investment in Barraba - Sewer Upgrades Underway

Council is continuing to invest in essential infrastructure upgrades across Barraba, with two important wastewater projects now underway.

Sewer Vent Upgrades

From Monday 24 November, Council and contractors will begin replacing several ageing concrete sewer vent shafts with new stainless-steel vents across Edward Street, Cambridge Street, Orchard Street, Savoy Street and Queen Street. Works will run from late November into December. The essential upgrades will improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the local sewer network.

Cooper Street Sewage Pumping Station Upgrade
Council is also delivering a significant $600,000 upgrade to the Cooper Street Sewage Pumping Station. This project includes removing the deteriorating building, installing new access hatches, replacing ageing electrical systems, and adding a new control cabinet above the 1-in-100-year flood level.

A new underground power supply, modern switchboard, upgraded telemetry system and generator connection point will all help improve monitoring, performance, and resilience during power outages. These works will enhance safety for Council staff, improve service reliability for the community, and remove an unsightly structure from Cooper Street.

The project is expected to be completed late December 2025 early January 2026.