New water main flowing to Port Vincent

SA Water has begun work to install around 990 metres of new water main at Port Vincent, to help prepare for future growth in the area.

The new pipe, which is being laid beneath Lime Kiln Road, Kent Road, Alma Street and Correll Street, is part of SA Water’s four-year, $155 million water main management program.

SA Water’s General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure Amanda Lewry said these works will involve upgrading an essential section of pipe in Port Vincent that transports water to residents and businesses in and around the area, helping to ensure they continue to receive a reliable supply of safe, clean drinking water.

“Replacing water mains which are nearing the end of their operational life with new pipes made of modern materials minimises the potential for leaks and breaks, which can happen due to a variety of reasons such as the condition of the soil, temperature of the ground and water pressure changes," Amanda said.

“As regional communities see population growth, demand for services, including water and wastewater, are increasing.

“We’re planning and preparing for this future growth to ensure we can continue to provide reliable services to our regional customers.

“Our water mains have a lifespan of up to 100 years and the majority of what we install as part of our replacement program, are made of PVC, which is a material known for its better flexibility and resistance to movement, compared to fibro-cement.”

Construction in Port Vincent is expected to take around nine months to complete, with works typically occurring Monday to Sunday between 7am and 5pm.

“To safely facilitate this project, we ask road users to please take note of traffic management in place while our crews are on site," Amanda said.

“Together with our contractors, we’re committed to minimising any impacts to the community during construction, such as dust or noise caused by the use of heavy machinery and increased vehicle movement in and out of our worksite.

“As work progresses, we will also ensure our customers are notified of any temporary water supply interruptions that are necessary when moving connections over from the old to new pipes.”

For more information on where SA Water is upgrading water mains around the state, visit the interactive map at sawater.com.au.

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