Water Minister Bill Marmion said the project would help secure the town’s mid-term water supply and allow greater flexibility to meet the seasonal water demands of Albany’s growing population.

“A series of new bores will be installed to increase the spread of withdrawal points and minimise the impact on the groundwater environment,” Mr Marmion said.

“The new bores will be fitted with equipment to measure water levels, assess the level of salinity and determine water quality.

“A magnetic flow meter will also measure the amount of water being drawn from each production bore.”

The Minister said due to clogging and deterioration, up to 25 existing bores could be replaced as part of the project.

“Replacement of the existing bores will start early this year and continue for about four years,” he said.

The works are being undertaken by the Water Corporation.