Driving in South Australian you may notice blue reflectors on the road and wonder what they are there for.
After investigations to improve the way fireplugs are identified, we introduced a new system of blue reflectors to make them more visible and help fire fighters detect fireplugs linked to water mains.
To develop the new identification SA Water undertook extensive consultation, including trials, with the South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS), Country Fire Service (CFS), Adelaide City Council, Office of Local Government, Local Government Association, Transport SA and the City of Salisbury.
The old identification used a white post with red cap. The new identification for metropolitan and country urban sites are the blue reflective markers placed on the road surface, yellow painted fireplug lids and a solid yellow line painted along the edge of the road delineating parking restrictions.
The $2.8 million project was rolled out across South Australia and identified more than 130,000 fireplugs.
For more information read the Fireplug fact sheet or see the Fireplug diagram.
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