Water to run through new pipe for Bute residents

SA Water has begun work to install around 3,996 metres of new water main at Bute, providing greater drinking water security for the local community.

The new pipe, which is being laid beneath Bute Road, 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 are among a proposed 40,000 metres of water main going in the ground across regional South Australia during 2022-23.

“We will be upgrading an essential section of pipe at Bute that transports water to residents and businesses in and around the area, helping to ensure we can continue to provide reliable water services,” Amanda said.

“Replacing water pipes which are nearing the end of their operational life with new pipes made of modern materials like PVC, 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.

“Our new water mains have a lifespan of up to 100 years and these new pipes will ensure a secure supply of clean, safe drinking water to local customers well into the future.”

Construction at Bute is expected to be completed in late March 2024, with works typically occurring Monday to Friday 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 local 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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