Overview
Muswellbrook Shire Council is pleased to advise that the Muswellbrook Sewer Pumping Station 1 (MSPS#1) Upgrade was completed in June 2026, marking a major milestone in the planned upgrades of Muswellbrook’s sewer transportation infrastructure.
Originally constructed around 1939, MSPS#1 had reached the end of its service life and no longer complied with current legislative and industry requirements for sewage pumping stations in NSW. The upgrade replaces ageing infrastructure with a modern pumping station that meets current standards and improves the reliability and resilience of Muswellbrook’s sewer network.
The need for the upgrade was identified through Council’s Muswellbrook Sewer Transport System Options Strategy (2014), which recommended replacing the existing structure with a new pumping station. Following a competitive tender process, Council awarded the Design and Construction contract to KCE Pty Ltd in December 2024. Construction commenced in July 2025 following completion of the design phase.
Construction was undertaken while the existing pumping station remained operational, allowing sewerage services to continue without disruption to the community. The project was delivered on schedule and within budget, with only a one-week weather-related delay during excavation.
Snapshot
| Status | Completed – June 2026 |
| Construction Period | July 2025 – June 2026 |
| Contractor | KCE Pty Ltd |
| Location | Muswellbrook Sewer Pumping Station #1 |
| Project Value | $3,266,971.85 (excl. GST) |
Scope of Works
The project included:
- Construction of a new sewer pumping station in accordance with current legislative and industry standards.
- Provision of emergency storage capacity to reduce the risk of sewer overflows in the event of mechanical or electrical faults.
- Replacement of ageing infrastructure affected by deterioration and concrete corrosion.
- Upgrade of the switchboard, control systems and pumping equipment to current industry requirements.
- Continued operation of the existing pumping station throughout construction, with no disruption to sewerage services.
Funding
- The design and construction of this project was fully funded by Muswellbrook Shire Council
Updates
TopConstruction of the Muswellbrook Sewer Pumping Station #1 Upgrade was completed in June 2026.
The project delivered a modern sewer pumping station that meets current legislative and industry requirements, improving the reliability and resilience of Muswellbrook’s sewer transportation infrastructure. The project was delivered on schedule, with only a one-week weather-related delay during excavation, and within budget.
Construction of the new pumping station commenced following completion and approval of the design phase.
Works were carried out while the existing pumping station remained operational, ensuring sewerage services continued without disruption to the Muswellbrook community.
The contract for the Muswellbrook Sewer Pumping Station #1 Upgrade was executed, with the design phase commencing shortly afterwards.
Following a comprehensive and competitive tender evaluation process, Council resolves to accept the submission from KCE Pty Ltd for Contract Design and Construction of MSPS#1 for the lump sum of $3,266,971.85, exclusive of GST.
Following the recommendation of Council’s Muswellbrook Sewer Transport System Options Strategy (2014) and the preparation of a concept design for a new pumping station, Council calls tenders for the Design and Construction of the Muswellbrook Sewer Pumping Station #1 Upgrade.
