SA Water has begun work to install around 759m of new water main at Rowland Flat, in an effort to provide a continued reliable supply of water for local homes and businesses.
The new pipe, which is being laid beneath Steingarten Road, is among more than 242,000m of pipeline going into the ground as part of SA Water’s four-year, $287 million water main management program.
SA Water General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure, Amanda Lewry, said the new pipe is made from PVC and DICL, both of which are known for being resistant to soil movement.
“These works are part of an ongoing drive to ensure South Australian communities, like here in Rowland Flat, continue to have access to reliable water services,” Ms Lewry said.
“Our water main management 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.
“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 completed in late October 2024, with works typically occurring Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm.
“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,” Ms Lewry 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.
For more information on where SA Water is upgrading water mains around South Australia, visit the interactive map at www.sawater.com.au.
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