Balranald Shire Council has provided an update on the progress of the Balranald Reservoir project, with completion now scheduled for Friday November 14 2025.

As of Thursday October 23, significant milestones have been achieved on the RMP (Raised Modular Platform) project site. A total of four RMP panels have been installed, with crane operators currently on site for the installation of inlet and overflow pipes.

The installation of the FRP ladder base has been completed, along with the midday installation of pipes. A crane lift test has also been conducted to ensure safety measures for pipe access installation, and RMP painting of all bolts fitted to pipe flanges has been finished.

Council has outlined the remaining works to be completed by BSC (Building Services Contractor) in the coming weeks. The removal of internal scaffolding took place on Friday 24 October and Saturday 25 October, with the finalisation of roof sheeting and gutter installation, along with painting of safety yellow on the roof platform stepdown, completed on Friday October 24.

A white blast floor application and blasting of the anchor bolts were carried out on Monday October 28. On Tuesday October 29, a topcoat will be applied to the floor, which will then be allowed to cure for approximately five to seven days before a soak test is conducted.

Additional finishing works include painting bolt numbers internally around the circumference and performing patch repairs at Hobcon's request for a re-test.

The council has thanked the community for their patience and cooperation throughout the project.