Another water main on the way for Willamulka

Work to install around 2,300 metres of new water main in Willamulka will begin next week as part of SA Water’s sustained investment in improving water services for the Yorke Peninsula.

The water main upgrade, which will see new pipes constructed along sections of Bute Road, is part of the utility’s four-year, $155 million water main management program.

SA Water’s General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure Amanda Lewry said the latest upgrade expands on another project recently completed in the town.

“A reliable supply of safe, clean drinking water is a foundation of healthy, thriving communities and by investing in our water network, we’re securing essential services for our customers into the future,” Amanda said.

“Replacing reticulated water mains – which connect larger distribution mains to our customers’ service pipes – enhances the long-term reliability of our infrastructure and helps to limit the frequency and potential of water main leaks and break, which have the ability to impact our customers.

“Our latest upgrade in Willamulka follows the recent delivery of 370 metres of new PVC pipe along Wembley Boundary Road.

“We’re delivering a total of around 47,000 metres of new water main throughout regional South Australia during 2021-22, with the upgrades only forming one component of our four-year, $1.6 billion capital program of water infrastructure upgrades.

“We look forward to continue working together with our construction partners to deliver investment in communities right across the state.”

The upgrade along Bute Road is expected to take around 10 weeks to complete, with works typically occurring between Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm.

As work progresses, local residents will be notified of any temporary water supply interruptions that are required when SA Water moves their connections over from the old to new pipes.

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

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