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To support the South Australian Government’s “30-year Plan for Greater Adelaide”, SA Water is undertaking investigations and planning to develop water solutions to accommodate growth in the Mount Barker area. With population increases expected in the near future, new and upgraded water supply is needed to enable growth and development of the region and community.
This project is in the very early design and development phase, with practical completion anticipated for 2014.
SA Water will be engaging with key stakeholders, including the community, in developing sustainable long-term outcomes in this infrastructure delivery.
Water supply
Mount Barker’s water is currently supplied from Summit Storage Water Treatment Plant (WTP), east of Little Hampton, which commenced operation in 1996. Water from the Summit Storage WTP is supplied to a large area, from Gumeracha in the north to Clayton/Milang in the South, and from Heathfield in the west to Brukunga/Dawsley in the east. SA Water will supply treated water for the new development around Mount Barker from the existing WTP. However, the capacity of the existing water supply network will need to be upgraded.
SA Water has developed a feasible option to augment the water transfer system and water supply network to enable drinking water to be supplied from the existing Summit Storage WTP to the new development without compromising existing supplies. The preferred option minimises impacts to the community and the environment. SA Water is seeking to prepare a concept design for the upgrade and, in so doing, is seeking stakeholder and community input. Further work will also be undertaken with the private sector to continue to minimise social and environmental impacts.
Stakeholder engagement
Opportunities will be provided for the community and other stakeholders to influence the design and development of this project.
SA Water will be hosting information sessions for the community later in the year to:
- Provide information about the planning process and how the community can become involved
- Discuss key issues to be addressed through the planning process and
- Seek nominations for project working groups.
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More information and information sessions
If you’re interested in finding out more about this important project for the Mount Barker community, or to register your interest to attend an information session, please:
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