Keeping essential water infrastructure flowing for South East Water
Every day, reliable water and wastewater services support homes, businesses and communities across Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula. Behind the scenes, Downer's teams work alongside South East Water to help keep this essential infrastructure operating safely and efficiently.
Delivering water and sewer civil works, sewer cleaning and network maintenance services, our people play a vital role in maintaining the infrastructure communities rely on every day.
Technology is helping make that work smarter and more efficient. Using advanced CCTV inspection equipment, teams can assess underground pipelines from the inside, identifying defects quickly and accurately while minimising disruption to customers and the local community.
Safety remains at the heart of every task. Whether responding to a major water main burst or carrying out planned maintenance, our teams are committed to working safely while restoring and protecting essential services.
Success is built on strong collaboration. By working side by side with South East Water’s operations, maintenance and contract teams, Downer helps deliver reliable outcomes for customers across the network.
For Terry Whittle, Delivery Manager, the partnership is about making a difference for the communities the team serves.
“We have a really good relationship with all the members of the South East Water operations and maintenance teams and contracts team, making sure that what we’re doing, we’re doing it for Downer, South East Water and all the customers in this area,” said Terry Whittle.
“I’m a customer of the South East Water network myself, so is my family, and being able to provide essential services and maintenance each and every day and protecting customers is why we do what we do.”
Awarded in 2022, Downer’s water and sewerage maintenance services contract with South East Water supports the delivery of critical maintenance and renewal activities across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, helping ensure safe, reliable water and wastewater services for the communities that depend on them every day.
