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Sewer Bypass Pumping & Pump Pipeline Hire
United Rentals provides engineered sewer bypass pumping and temporary pipeline solutions for water authorities, councils and civil contractors across Australia. Whether you're maintaining a sewer main, repairing a pump station, or managing a planned shutdown, our fleet is built to keep wastewater flowing safely around the works.
Our bypass systems handle large solids without blocking, and our above-ground and buried pipeline networks are engineered to suit the site, the flow rate and the distance required. Every system is backed by telemetry monitoring and a rapid-response field team. We offer an end-to-end solution for every project, with the option to have our own personnel on site to man and supervise the job from setup through to completion.
- Sewer bypass pumping for maintenance, repairs and planned shutdowns
- Large solids-handling submersible and diesel-driven pumps
- Temporary above-ground and buried pump pipeline networks
- Pipe plugging and confined space equipment hire, including pipe test plugs, gas detectors and portable gantries for safe access
- Remote telemetry monitoring across the full pipeline run
- 24/7 emergency response
When a sewer main or pump station goes offline, downtime isn't an option. Our teams design, install and monitor bypass systems that keep wastewater moving while repairs or maintenance are carried out, with minimal disruption to the network and the surrounding community.
Services
Bypass Pumping Design & Setup
Our engineers size and configure bypass systems to match your flow rate, head requirements and site access constraints, including diesel and electric pump options for noise-sensitive or unpowered sites.
Pump Pipeline Installation
We install and commission temporary above-ground and buried pipeline runs, including route planning, jointing and pressure testing, to move wastewater safely around the work zone.
Large Solids Handling
Our submersible and trash pump range is selected for solids-handling capability, reducing blockages and unplanned downtime during sewer bypass and wastewater transfer works.
Confined Space Equipment & Pipe Plugging
We supply confined space equipment, pipe plugs and isolation devices to safely access and isolate sections of the network during bypass works.
Telemetry & Remote Monitoring
Every bypass system can be fitted with remote telemetry, giving your team real-time visibility of flow, pressure and pump status without needing someone on site around the clock.
Emergency Response
Our field teams and fleet are positioned to respond to unplanned sewer or pump station failures, with rapid mobilisation across our national branch network.
On-Site Supervision & Full-Service Support
Beyond equipment hire, we can provide our own personnel to man and supervise the bypass system on site, giving you a genuine end-to-end solution and one point of accountability for the duration of the job.
Industries We Support
- Water utilities and council sewer maintenance
- Civil construction and pipeline contractors
- Emergency and disaster response
- Industrial shutdowns and maintenance
- Mining and quarry site water transfer
- Infrastructure, road and rail projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Pump size depends on your flow rate, head requirements and the diameter of the line being bypassed. Our range covers 3" through to 8" pumps, and our team will size the right system based on your site's flow data rather than a generic recommendation.
Diesel pumps suit sites without power access or requiring continuous unattended running, while electric pumps suit noise-sensitive or urban sites where mains power is available. We supply both, and can advise which fits your site constraints.
Cost depends on pump size, hire duration, pipeline length and whether telemetry monitoring is included. Contact us with your flow rate and site details for a tailored quote.
Yes. Our submersible and trash pump range is selected specifically for solids-handling capability, reducing the risk of blockages during wastewater bypass works.
Yes, we design and install temporary above-ground or buried pipeline runs alongside the pump system, including route planning and pressure testing.
We offer 24/7 emergency response, with equipment and field teams positioned across our 8 branches nationally for rapid mobilisation.
Yes. Our telemetry systems allow remote tracking of flow, pressure and pump performance across the pipeline run, helping reduce site visits and downtime.
