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Enabling early works for the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project

We are delivering essential water, sewer and recycled water infrastructure as part of an early works package to support the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project — a major investment in the future of healthcare for women, children and families across South Australia.

The new hospital will be built at the former Thebarton Police Barracks alongside the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Reliable water and wastewater services are fundamental to the safe operation of a modern hospital. Our works are an important early step in enabling construction of the new facility and supporting its long-term operation.

This map shows our completed and remaining water and sewer work packages needed to support the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project


ADVANCE NOTICE - NIGHTWORKS

James Congdon Drive – nightworks Sun-Thurs 7pm-6am - from 14 Sept-early Oct 2026.

A new water main will be installed across James Congdon Drive from the Narnungga Urban Forest to Kintore Street for an expected duration of three (3) weeks.

What to expect

  • Two-way traffic on James Congdon Drive will be maintained with reduced lanes and lowered speed limits.
  • Signed traffic and path detours will be in place.

Kintore Street – 24/7 partial closure and nightworks Sun-Thurs 7pm-6am - 21 Sep-mid Oct 2026

A new water main will be installed at the eastern end of Kintore Street. Closure to Kintore St to/from James Congdon drive 24/7 will be in place for an expected duration of three (3) weeks.

What to expect

  • Access to Kintore St to/from James Congdon Drive will be closed 24/7.
  • Access to business car parks on Kintore Street will be maintained with signed detours in place via Goodenough and George Streets.


ADVANCE NOTICE - NIGHTWORKS

Port Road (western end) – nightworks Sun-Thurs 7pm-6am - 20-25 September 2026

Works to install a new water main on the western end of Port Road will reduce lanes impacting citybound traffic entering from George Street and James Congdon Drive to Port Road. Detours will be in place.

Period 1: Sunday 20 Sept Friday - 25 Sep 2026 (approximately 5 nights).

Period 2: Expected from late-Oct to early-Dec 2026 (approximately 6 weeks).

What to expect

  • City-bound traffic from George Street and James Congdon Drive must use detours. Drivers should plan ahead to use the signalled Phillips Street U-turn, Sir Donald Brandman Drive (from the south), or if travelling from Henley Beach Road - continue to Glover Ave.
  • Changed traffic and bicycle lane conditions will be in place.

Public Transport impact

Important information for all works above

  • Timing is subject to change.
  • No water supply interruption is planned.
  • While every effort will be made to reduce noise, some construction noise is unavoidable. All works will comply with EPA requirements.
  • Please plan ahead, use detours (where applicable), and follow signage and traffic management directions.

Current works - Packages 3, 4, 5B and 5C

Package 3: March to October 2026

This section of Bonython Park is currently being reinstated and is expected to be free from path closures from late October.

Shared User Path (SUP) Impacts

  • Bonython Park and Port Road Corridor - access to the Shared Use Path (SUP) that runs between Port Road and Bonython Park to the Mock Roadway is expected to open late October 2026.


Package 4: March to October 2026

Package 4 (Sewer) works are currently underway within Park 25, SACA training grounds. This sewer install will (in some locations) be to a depth of 8 metres. These works will be undertaken as day works from Monday to Friday.

  • Traffic management in place, day traffic access will continue.
  • SACA Northern carpark (off Port Road) is open.
  • There will be no impact to tram traffic.

Public Transport impact

Shared User Path (SUP) Impact

  • Western path around Park 25 (SACA training grounds) is closed until further notice: refer to the temporary detour shown below. This detour is required to accommodate public safety for the duration of these works. Traffic management signage will always be in place to reflect the detour required.


Package 5B and 5C: May-December 2026

Narnungga Urban Forest

We are undertaking major underground water main installation works in this precinct. The area containing barbeque and water facilities will be closed during this period also. Alternative facilities will remain available within Bonython Park.

Works commenced late-May 2026 and consist of:

  • Water main installation within the urban forest.
  • Western and eastern crossings under Port Road (day and night works).
  • Water main installation through James Congdon Drive (night works).

Shared User Path (SUP) Impact (1)

  • Shared user paths (SUP) into/out of the Narnungga Urban Forest will be closed from 25 May 2026 until approximately December 2026. Signage has been installed on shared user paths (SUP) to assist and notify users of alternate routes.


Shared User Path (SUP) Impact (2)

  • James Congdon Drive (Eastern side) – Bicycle Lane closure to late December 2026. The south-bound bicycle lane on James Congdon Drive between Port Road and Glover Avenue will be closed due to works from the evening of 4 June to December 2026. Consider using the Mile End station underpass to cross the railway line.
  • Port Road (Southern side) – Shared Use Path closure from 23 September 2026 through to mid-October 2026 (TBC). Please cross at the signalled pedestrian crossings and use northern paths (where available) or consider the Adelaide Parklands Trail through Park 25.



Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)

Why is this work important?

We are enabling critical water and sewer infrastructure for the New Women's and Children's Hospital. Water and sewer infrastructure must be in place early to enable hospital construction and to ensure the site can be safely serviced during and after building works.

These works form part of SA Health's early enabling works for the New Women's and Children's Hospital project and will ensure the hospital has reliable, long-term water and wastewater services to support a modern, world-class health facility.for South Australians, now and into the future.

For more information visit New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project


Who is delivering these works?

These works will be delivered by SA Water’s Major Framework Partner, McConnell Dowell SRG Global Utilities Joint Venture (MCD-SRG JV), and are carefully staged to align with other construction activities underway as part of the new hospital project.


When the works will occur

Works commenced in early 2026 and are expected to continue until late March 2027. These dates may be updated as planning and sequencing are finalised. The works will be delivered in stages to align with other major construction activity in the precinct, and we will provide more detailed timing as it becomes available.


Where will the works take place?

SA Water works will occur:

  • In parts of the Adelaide Park Lands, and
  • Within road corridors on Port Road and James Congdon Drive (as nightworks)


Will water supply be impacted?

No interruption to customer water supply is expected during these works. If any planned interruptions become necessary, affected customers will be notified in advance with details about timing and duration.


Will the works affect traffic?

Yes, some impacts are expected. Works within road corridors are planned to be carried out as nightworks where possible to reduce disruption to daytime traffic.

Traffic management will be in place during the works, including lane closures, reduced speed limits and short‑term detours.

Access for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility‑aid users will be maintained where possible, with safe detours and crossing points provided when paths are temporarily closed. All access changes will be clearly marked and signposted.


How is SA Water managing multiple projects happening at the same time?

We understand that several projects are underway in and around this busy precinct, which can create additional impacts. While some disruption is unavoidable, all organisations are working together to coordinate activities and reduce impacts wherever possible.


How will the community be kept informed?

SA Water and our major framework partner, McConnell Dowell SRG Global Utilities Joint Venture (MCD-SRG JV) will:

  • Provide timely and proactive communication to the community and stakeholders
  • Share information about construction activities, traffic changes, and any path or road detours
  • Coordinate construction timing and staging with other hospital works


Environmental footprint

Respect for the environment is built into our business. We protect the local environment where we operate, with specialists who have knowledge of not just what we could do but why it matters.

SAWater - Environmental protection

Environmental specialists are involved throughout planning and construction to ensure dust, noise, vibration, soil disturbance and water quality are responsibly managed.

Where works occur near culturally or environmentally sensitive areas, we follow all required approvals and protection measures.


How will impact to trees and vegetation be managed?

Some works will take place within sections of the Park Lands. We are working closely with the City of Adelaide and other stakeholders to minimise impacts and carefully manage these areas. Any vegetation removal is kept to an absolute minimum. The New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project has committed to a tree‑offset program, which means that for every tree removed, up to three new trees will be planted.


How will impacts to parklands and public spaces be managed?

We recognise the importance of the Adelaide Park Lands and surrounding public spaces. Construction and reinstatement activities are being carefully planned in close consultation with SA Health, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, Rail Authorities, the City of Adelaide, and other key stakeholders.

Environmental specialists are involved throughout planning and construction to ensure dust, noise, vibration, soil disturbance and water quality are responsibly managed. Where works occur near culturally or environmentally sensitive areas, we follow all required procedures and protection measures.

We ensure we have all relevant approvals from the appropriate authorities before commencing work.


How will the work areas be restored?

All disturbed areas will be carefully reinstated once construction is complete. This includes restoring grassed areas, pathways and landscaping in consultation with the City of Adelaide to meet Park Lands requirements.


Why can’t the infrastructure be built elsewhere?

The footprint of the new or upgraded infrastructure is determined by the location of existing water and sewer networks, physical constraints of the area, and the hospital’s location. These factors limit where the infrastructure can be placed.

Enabling early works for the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project

We are delivering essential water, sewer and recycled water infrastructure as part of an early works package to support the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project — a major investment in the future of healthcare for women, children and families across South Australia.

The new hospital will be built at the former Thebarton Police Barracks alongside the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Reliable water and wastewater services are fundamental to the safe operation of a modern hospital. Our works are an important early step in enabling construction of the new facility and supporting its long-term operation.

This map shows our completed and remaining water and sewer work packages needed to support the New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project


ADVANCE NOTICE - NIGHTWORKS

James Congdon Drive – nightworks Sun-Thurs 7pm-6am - from 14 Sept-early Oct 2026.

A new water main will be installed across James Congdon Drive from the Narnungga Urban Forest to Kintore Street for an expected duration of three (3) weeks.

What to expect

  • Two-way traffic on James Congdon Drive will be maintained with reduced lanes and lowered speed limits.
  • Signed traffic and path detours will be in place.

Kintore Street – 24/7 partial closure and nightworks Sun-Thurs 7pm-6am - 21 Sep-mid Oct 2026

A new water main will be installed at the eastern end of Kintore Street. Closure to Kintore St to/from James Congdon drive 24/7 will be in place for an expected duration of three (3) weeks.

What to expect

  • Access to Kintore St to/from James Congdon Drive will be closed 24/7.
  • Access to business car parks on Kintore Street will be maintained with signed detours in place via Goodenough and George Streets.


ADVANCE NOTICE - NIGHTWORKS

Port Road (western end) – nightworks Sun-Thurs 7pm-6am - 20-25 September 2026

Works to install a new water main on the western end of Port Road will reduce lanes impacting citybound traffic entering from George Street and James Congdon Drive to Port Road. Detours will be in place.

Period 1: Sunday 20 Sept Friday - 25 Sep 2026 (approximately 5 nights).

Period 2: Expected from late-Oct to early-Dec 2026 (approximately 6 weeks).

What to expect

  • City-bound traffic from George Street and James Congdon Drive must use detours. Drivers should plan ahead to use the signalled Phillips Street U-turn, Sir Donald Brandman Drive (from the south), or if travelling from Henley Beach Road - continue to Glover Ave.
  • Changed traffic and bicycle lane conditions will be in place.

Public Transport impact

Important information for all works above

  • Timing is subject to change.
  • No water supply interruption is planned.
  • While every effort will be made to reduce noise, some construction noise is unavoidable. All works will comply with EPA requirements.
  • Please plan ahead, use detours (where applicable), and follow signage and traffic management directions.

Current works - Packages 3, 4, 5B and 5C

Package 3: March to October 2026

This section of Bonython Park is currently being reinstated and is expected to be free from path closures from late October.

Shared User Path (SUP) Impacts

  • Bonython Park and Port Road Corridor - access to the Shared Use Path (SUP) that runs between Port Road and Bonython Park to the Mock Roadway is expected to open late October 2026.


Package 4: March to October 2026

Package 4 (Sewer) works are currently underway within Park 25, SACA training grounds. This sewer install will (in some locations) be to a depth of 8 metres. These works will be undertaken as day works from Monday to Friday.

  • Traffic management in place, day traffic access will continue.
  • SACA Northern carpark (off Port Road) is open.
  • There will be no impact to tram traffic.

Public Transport impact

Shared User Path (SUP) Impact

  • Western path around Park 25 (SACA training grounds) is closed until further notice: refer to the temporary detour shown below. This detour is required to accommodate public safety for the duration of these works. Traffic management signage will always be in place to reflect the detour required.


Package 5B and 5C: May-December 2026

Narnungga Urban Forest

We are undertaking major underground water main installation works in this precinct. The area containing barbeque and water facilities will be closed during this period also. Alternative facilities will remain available within Bonython Park.

Works commenced late-May 2026 and consist of:

  • Water main installation within the urban forest.
  • Western and eastern crossings under Port Road (day and night works).
  • Water main installation through James Congdon Drive (night works).

Shared User Path (SUP) Impact (1)

  • Shared user paths (SUP) into/out of the Narnungga Urban Forest will be closed from 25 May 2026 until approximately December 2026. Signage has been installed on shared user paths (SUP) to assist and notify users of alternate routes.


Shared User Path (SUP) Impact (2)

  • James Congdon Drive (Eastern side) – Bicycle Lane closure to late December 2026. The south-bound bicycle lane on James Congdon Drive between Port Road and Glover Avenue will be closed due to works from the evening of 4 June to December 2026. Consider using the Mile End station underpass to cross the railway line.
  • Port Road (Southern side) – Shared Use Path closure from 23 September 2026 through to mid-October 2026 (TBC). Please cross at the signalled pedestrian crossings and use northern paths (where available) or consider the Adelaide Parklands Trail through Park 25.



Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)

Why is this work important?

We are enabling critical water and sewer infrastructure for the New Women's and Children's Hospital. Water and sewer infrastructure must be in place early to enable hospital construction and to ensure the site can be safely serviced during and after building works.

These works form part of SA Health's early enabling works for the New Women's and Children's Hospital project and will ensure the hospital has reliable, long-term water and wastewater services to support a modern, world-class health facility.for South Australians, now and into the future.

For more information visit New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project


Who is delivering these works?

These works will be delivered by SA Water’s Major Framework Partner, McConnell Dowell SRG Global Utilities Joint Venture (MCD-SRG JV), and are carefully staged to align with other construction activities underway as part of the new hospital project.


When the works will occur

Works commenced in early 2026 and are expected to continue until late March 2027. These dates may be updated as planning and sequencing are finalised. The works will be delivered in stages to align with other major construction activity in the precinct, and we will provide more detailed timing as it becomes available.


Where will the works take place?

SA Water works will occur:

  • In parts of the Adelaide Park Lands, and
  • Within road corridors on Port Road and James Congdon Drive (as nightworks)


Will water supply be impacted?

No interruption to customer water supply is expected during these works. If any planned interruptions become necessary, affected customers will be notified in advance with details about timing and duration.


Will the works affect traffic?

Yes, some impacts are expected. Works within road corridors are planned to be carried out as nightworks where possible to reduce disruption to daytime traffic.

Traffic management will be in place during the works, including lane closures, reduced speed limits and short‑term detours.

Access for pedestrians, cyclists and mobility‑aid users will be maintained where possible, with safe detours and crossing points provided when paths are temporarily closed. All access changes will be clearly marked and signposted.


How is SA Water managing multiple projects happening at the same time?

We understand that several projects are underway in and around this busy precinct, which can create additional impacts. While some disruption is unavoidable, all organisations are working together to coordinate activities and reduce impacts wherever possible.


How will the community be kept informed?

SA Water and our major framework partner, McConnell Dowell SRG Global Utilities Joint Venture (MCD-SRG JV) will:

  • Provide timely and proactive communication to the community and stakeholders
  • Share information about construction activities, traffic changes, and any path or road detours
  • Coordinate construction timing and staging with other hospital works


Environmental footprint

Respect for the environment is built into our business. We protect the local environment where we operate, with specialists who have knowledge of not just what we could do but why it matters.

SAWater - Environmental protection

Environmental specialists are involved throughout planning and construction to ensure dust, noise, vibration, soil disturbance and water quality are responsibly managed.

Where works occur near culturally or environmentally sensitive areas, we follow all required approvals and protection measures.


How will impact to trees and vegetation be managed?

Some works will take place within sections of the Park Lands. We are working closely with the City of Adelaide and other stakeholders to minimise impacts and carefully manage these areas. Any vegetation removal is kept to an absolute minimum. The New Women’s and Children’s Hospital Project has committed to a tree‑offset program, which means that for every tree removed, up to three new trees will be planted.


How will impacts to parklands and public spaces be managed?

We recognise the importance of the Adelaide Park Lands and surrounding public spaces. Construction and reinstatement activities are being carefully planned in close consultation with SA Health, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, Rail Authorities, the City of Adelaide, and other key stakeholders.

Environmental specialists are involved throughout planning and construction to ensure dust, noise, vibration, soil disturbance and water quality are responsibly managed. Where works occur near culturally or environmentally sensitive areas, we follow all required procedures and protection measures.

We ensure we have all relevant approvals from the appropriate authorities before commencing work.


How will the work areas be restored?

All disturbed areas will be carefully reinstated once construction is complete. This includes restoring grassed areas, pathways and landscaping in consultation with the City of Adelaide to meet Park Lands requirements.


Why can’t the infrastructure be built elsewhere?

The footprint of the new or upgraded infrastructure is determined by the location of existing water and sewer networks, physical constraints of the area, and the hospital’s location. These factors limit where the infrastructure can be placed.

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