New Nuri water main heading to Murray Street

Around 54 metres of water main is set to be replaced in Nuriootpa over the coming weeks as part of efforts by SA Water to continually improve services for customers.

The work, which will install new pipe under the bridge over the North Para River on Murray Street, is part of SA Water’s $137 million investment to replace up to 375,000 meters of water mains across the state between 2016 and 2020.

SA Water’s General Manager of Asset Operations and Delivery Mark Gobbie said crews will complete part of the project overnight to minimise any potential impacts on the local community.

“While it can be tricky to stop leaks and breaks from occurring due to soil movement, weather and a variety of other environmental factors, we are committed to proactively limiting their frequency and any potential impact on customers,” Mark said.

“The new pipe being installed in Nuriootpa typically has a lifespan of approximately 100 years, which ensures we can continue providing our customers with world class water services for many years to come.

“This is one of many water main replacements SA Water is undertaking in 2020 and we look forward to continuing to improve water services in communities right across the state.”

The upgrade is expected to take up to five weeks to complete, with works typically occurring between Monday to Saturday from 7am to 6pm.

“For the safety of our people and commuters, we ask residents and road users in the area to please take note of the localised traffic management in place around the bridge site while the works are being completed,” Mark said.

“We will also ensure residents and businesses 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 across the state, take a look at the interactive map at sawater.com.au.

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