New pipes for Gawler East to improve water services

SA Water is kicking-off construction of around 280 metres of new pipe in Gawler East as part of the utility’s $155 million four-year water main management program.

The new main, which is being laid beneath Barossa Avenue, is among 47,000 metres of new pipe going in the ground for SA Water customers across regional South Australia over the coming year.

SA Water’s General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure Amanda Lewry said the new pipe is made from PVC, which is renowned for being more resistant to soil movement compared to fibro-cement.

“Continuing to invest in upgrades to our water network, like here in Gawler East, is an important part of how we can deliver trusted water services for our customers,” Amanda said.

“Despite soil movement and other environmental factors being major contributing factors to leaks and breaks in our statewide network, our water main replacement program ensures we can proactively work to limit their frequency.

“With water mains having a lifespan of up to 100 years, these new pipes ensure we can continue to deliver clean, safe drinking water to local customers well into the future.”

Construction of the new main will take around four weeks to complete, with works typically occurring Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm.

“For the safety of our people and the local community, we ask residents and road users to please take note of localised traffic management in place while the works are underway,” Amanda said.

“We will also ensure our customers are notified of any temporary water supply interruptions that are necessary when we move their connections over from the old to new pipes.”

For more information on where SA Water is renewing water mains around the state, take a look at the interactive map at sawater.com.au.

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