If you've driven past Balranald swimming pool lately, you might have noticed that big concrete tower standing sentinel next to Church Street looking a bit worse for wear. Well, it's about to get the attention it deserves.

The town's Potable Water Reservoir No.1 – or as most of us know it, the filtered water tower – is set for some serious remediation works starting today.

It's the kind of maintenance project that doesn't make headlines but keeps our taps flowing with clean, safe water.

What's happening and when

Council has brought in the specialists for this job – RMP Abrasive Blasting – who'll be setting up their site compound and getting their equipment ready from next week. The project timeline stretches through to mid-October, so we're looking at about three and a half months of work.

The crew will be tackling the kind of maintenance that essential infrastructure like this needs every so often.

Years of weather, wear and the simple passage of time mean the tower needs proper attention to keep doing its job of storing and supplying our filtered water.

What it means for locals

The good news is that your water supply won't be affected during the works. The town's water system is designed to keep flowing even when one reservoir is getting maintenance. It's one of those behind-the-scenes engineering decisions that makes projects like this possible without leaving anyone high and dry.

For those who use the caravan and RV parking area nearby, you'll be relieved to know that space will still be available throughout the project. The contractors will be working around existing community facilities, not shutting them down.

Why this matters

Water infrastructure might not be the most glamorous part of council spending, but it's absolutely essential. That tower has been quietly doing its job for years, storing treated water and helping maintain the pressure that means you get a decent flow when you turn on the tap.

Projects like this are about more than just fixing what's broken – they're about keeping ahead of problems before they become emergencies. It's the kind of forward-thinking maintenance that means we can rely on our water systems for years to come.

Getting more information

If you've got questions about the project or need more details, Council is the place to call. They'll be able to tell you more about what the work involves and how it fits into the broader picture of maintaining town's essential services.

While the might create a bit of activity around Church Street for the next few months, it's all in service of keeping one of our most important pieces of infrastructure in top condition.

Sometimes the most important work happens quietly in the background, and this water tower project is exactly that – essential maintenance that keeps our community running smoothly, one reliable tap at a time.