SA Water has begun work to install around 759 metres of new water main at Rowland Flat, providing 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 242,000 metres of pipe being buried as part of SA Water’s four-year, $287 million water main management program.
SA Water’s General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure Amanda Lewry said the new pipe is made from PVC and DICL, both known for being resistant to soil movement.
“These works are part of an ongoing drive to ensure South Australian communities, like in Rowland Flat, continue to have access to reliable water services,” 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, 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 September, with works typically occurring Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
“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,” Lewry said. “We will also ensure our customers are notified of any temporary water supply interruptions necessary when we move their connections over from the old to new pipes.
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