Water main upgrade for Fleurieu Peninsula community

SA Water has begun work to install around 240 metres of new water main in Goolwa South, to continue providing reliable water services for local residents and businesses.

The new pipe, which is being laid beneath Barrage Road, Colman Road and Sturt Street, is part of SA Water’s four-year, $287 million water main management program.

SA Water’s Acting General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure Peter Seltsikas said these works are part of an ongoing drive to ensure South Australian communities, like in Goolwa, continue to have access to reliable water services.

“Our water main replacement program is one of the ways we are proactively working to limit the frequency and impact of leaks and breaks, which are often caused by soil movement and other environmental factors,” Peter said.

“The new pipe is made from PVC, which is known for having better flexibility and being more resistant to soil movement, compared to fibro-cement.

“Water mains have an approximate lifespan of up to 100 years and the installation of this new pipe will help to ensure a secure supply of clean, safe drinking water to our local customers well into the future.”

Construction is expected to be complete in late April, with works typically occurring Monday to Friday between 7am and 5pm.

“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,” Peter 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.

“We look forward to continuing to work together with our construction partners to deliver investment across the state.”

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

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