Safe, reliable drinking water flowing from Boree Creek to Morundah
Oct 23, 2025
Riverina Water has officially turned on the tap to a more secure and reliable water future for Morundah and surrounding rural properties, following the completion of the new Boree Creek to Morundah pipeline.
The 42-kilometre pipeline replaces the ageing Morundah Water Treatment Plant, connecting the community directly to Riverina Water’s wider network and delivering high-quality drinking water to residents and primary producers along the pipeline’s path.
Riverina Water Chairperson, Councillor Tim Koschel, said the project is a major milestone in improving water quality and reliability for rural communities.
“This is a transformative project for Morundah and the surrounding district,” Cr Koschel said.
“By linking Morundah to the broader Riverina Water network, we’ve ensured a safe, reliable and high-quality water supply for generations to come.
“This project provides water security for farmers and residents, supporting local growth and strengthening our region’s resilience.”
The pipeline provides an opportunity for properties along the route to connect to the network, offering a consistent and dependable water source for agricultural and domestic use.
The new connection also eliminates future raw water quality risks associated with extracting water from Yanco Creek and frees up operational resources previously required to maintain the isolated Morundah treatment plant.
Riverina Water Project Engineer, James Dwerryhouse, said the project enhances both operational efficiency and community outcomes.
“This pipeline significantly improves our system inter-connectivity,” Mr Dwerryhouse said. “It means better water quality for residents, greater reliability during dry periods, and a stronger, more resilient network overall.”
The Boree Creek to Morundah Pipeline Project forms part of Riverina Water’s ongoing commitment to ensuring sustainable, high-quality water services across its regional network.
Morundah Marathon - by the numbers
- 42km of pipeline constructed - as long as a marathon!
- Almost 20,000 work hours across 19 months
- 8000 cubic metres of sand to protect the pipe from reactive clay soils
- 898kl of water to fill the pipeline, plus more to flush and prepare
- More than 200,000km of travel