Ashby Wastewater Upgrades Start in August 2026

The Ashby wastewater upgrades are scheduled to start on 11 August 2026, with Water Corporation’s authorised contractor, Hanson Civil, constructing a new pipeline to increase wastewater capacity and improve service reliability across the City of Wanneroo.

The Ashby stage covers approximately 365 metres, running from the City of Wanneroo Ashby Depot through the bushland beside Lautrec Loop, into Lautrec Loop and then connecting with existing wastewater infrastructure near Monet Drive.

The local works are expected to take about four months. Residents around Lautrec Loop, Monet Drive, Rubens Bend and the adjoining bushland should prepare for construction activity, altered road access and temporary impacts through late 2026.

What is being constructed in Ashby?

Water Corporation’s wider project includes two stages. Stage one is the new 365-metre wastewater pipeline through Ashby. Stage two involves a separate 15-metre connection between existing services in Sinagra.

Both stages are intended to increase the capacity and long-term reliability of wastewater services within the City of Wanneroo.

According to the Ashby resident notice, construction will begin with open-cut excavation inside the City of Wanneroo Ashby Depot. The pipeline will then continue through the bushland beside Lautrec Loop before microtunnelling is used along the Lautrec Loop verge and near the roundabout.

The pipeline route is:

• City of Wanneroo Ashby Depot
• Bushland adjoining Lautrec Loop
• Lautrec Loop
• Existing wastewater services near Monet Drive

View Water Corporation’s Ashby and Sinagra project information.

When will the Ashby wastewater works take place?

The resident notice states that the Ashby construction program is scheduled to start on 11 August 2026 and take approximately four months.

Standard work will take place on weekdays between 7am and 6pm. Water Corporation has advised that some weekend work may be required to complete the project faster, with affected residents to be notified in advance.

The public Water Corporation project page currently refers to a broader construction period beginning in July 2026, taking about six months across both the Ashby and Sinagra stages, with delivery scheduled for December 2026.

The difference appears to reflect the scope of the information. The public page covers the complete two-stage program, while the direct resident notice provides a more specific starting date and estimated duration for the Ashby works.

Residents nearest the construction route should follow direct Water Corporation notifications for the most current street-level timing.

How will access to Lautrec Loop be affected?

Three pits will be used within Lautrec Loop to install the pipeline underground through microtunnelling.

The resident notice states that the eastern entrance and exit of Lautrec Loop will be closed during the works. Residents and visitors will need to use the western entrance to enter and leave the street.

Traffic management will be installed where required. Access conditions can change as construction progresses, so residents should follow local signage and any updated notices from Water Corporation or Hanson Civil.

The closure is connected to the immediate construction area and does not represent a permanent change to the local road layout.

What construction impacts should residents expect?

Water Corporation has identified several temporary impacts associated with the project:

• Increased construction vehicle movements
• Noise and dust during working hours
• Traffic management around active work areas
• Temporary impacts to road surfaces, kerbs and verges
• Altered access around Lautrec Loop
• Construction activity within the bushland beside the Ashby Depot

Some impacts to bushland trees are unavoidable where the pipeline crosses the area. Revegetation work approved by the City of Wanneroo began in late July 2026 and is expected to continue over the coming years to support the long-term re-establishment of vegetation.

Water Corporation states that affected roads, kerbs, verges and other work areas will be returned as close as practicable to their original condition after construction.

Property owners beside the work area should retain the resident notice and take dated photographs of nearby verges, kerbs, crossovers and landscaping before major construction reaches their section. Any project-related damage or access concern should be raised directly with Water Corporation while the work is active.

What do the works mean for Ashby property owners?

The project is an essential infrastructure upgrade rather than a new residential development or permanent change to the character of Ashby.

Its purpose is to increase wastewater capacity and maintain reliable services as the surrounding City of Wanneroo population continues to use the network. The immediate trade-off is a temporary period of construction activity concentrated around the Ashby Depot, Lautrec Loop and Monet Drive.

The works do not establish a change in the value of any individual Ashby property. Location within the work area, the timing of construction, access arrangements, presentation and the broader market all need to be considered separately.

Owners preparing to sell while the project is active should:

• Check the current construction location before scheduling photography or home opens
• Keep the Water Corporation notice and route information available
• Explain temporary access arrangements clearly when buyers ask
• Avoid presenting an estimated completion date as guaranteed
• Direct detailed engineering or construction questions to Water Corporation

Clear information is more effective than allowing buyers to form assumptions about visible fencing, excavation or traffic controls.

For broader suburb information, view Property North’s Ashby property and local market profile.

What should Ashby landlords consider?

Landlords with rental properties close to the construction route should ensure tenants receive any relevant access notices.

If verge, crossover or street access is affected, the owner or property manager should keep a record of correspondence and confirm how tenants, visitors and service providers can reach the property.

Routine inspections and maintenance visits should also account for temporary road closures and traffic controls. Construction noise and dust are expected during the stated working hours, but any activity outside the advised program should be checked directly with Water Corporation.

Where can residents obtain project updates?

Water Corporation maintains a public project page covering both the Ashby and Sinagra stages. Residents can subscribe for project updates through that page.

As at 12 August 2026, Water Corporation lists Tim Schilperoort as the project contact:

Direct resident notifications remain the most specific source for changes affecting individual streets, access points and weekend work.

Property North’s local view

The Ashby wastewater upgrade is a defined infrastructure project with a mapped route, stated purpose and expected completion period. Its long-term role is to improve the capacity and reliability of local wastewater services. Its short-term effect is concentrated construction disruption around part of Lautrec Loop and the adjoining bushland.

Owners selling during the work should address it directly, provide the official information and keep the issue in proportion. Buyers generally respond better when they can see the route, understand the access arrangements and verify the timeline through Water Corporation.

If you own property near the construction area and are considering selling, request a local Ashby property appraisal to assess the property itself, the current buyer market and the most effective campaign timing.

Market information is general in nature and may change. Property-specific advice should be based on the property, current competing stock and live buyer demand.