New water tank installed at Belanglo Hut

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Last Updated: Friday, 24 April 2020 12:05

Following the massive working bee last month, the new water tank has now been installed at Belanglo House thanks to our Friends of the Hut.

Luke Wilmott, Kev Curby and Dave Lotty performed an array of maintenance tasks to have the Hut looking better than ever for when we resume events.

Importantly, the power cable to the pump for the showers and campers sink was rerouted to the new tank. The cut-out device that monitors the water level and prevents the tank running dry was also connected.

Water from the old tank was decanted into the new tank which is now at 50% capacity. This is a big saving. If water wasn't transferred it would have meant water would have to be transported to the Hut and it is very expensive.

Among the other work done was:

* lots of digging to accommodate new pipes required to join new to old water pipes
* main drain pipe connecting the bathroom and campers sink extended to allow the waste water to run further from the Hut
* drain pipe from the shower restored to its original condition with genuine replacement parts
* new pavers laid under the sink to ensure the area doesn't get muddy
* chipping out most of the scotch thistles in the area around the Hut (so many wheelbarrow loads they took 2 days to burn!)

All orienteers say a huge thank you to Luke, Kevin and Dave for this effort.