Growing our water and wastewater network
We’re investing in water and wastewater infrastructure to support housing growth and ensure our community has access to reliable water services now and into the future.
Learn more about the planned works near you
- Virginia: Supple Road, Angle Vale Road (from Port Wakefield Road to Robert Road)
- Elizabeth North and Davoren Park: Midway Road to Woodford Road to Whiteparish Road to Petherton Road
- Blakeview to Munno Para West: Craigmore Road, Curtis Road
- Gawler East: Martin Road, Concordia Road and Sunnydale Avenue
- Munno Para Downs to Andrews Farm: Andrews Road, President Avenue and Curtis Road
- Sandy Creek tanks: Kalperri Road
- Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads
- Edinburgh North: Bellchambers and Stebonheath Road roundabout
Find out about detours near you
- Traffic changes on Woodford Road, Elizabeth North
- Night works and traffic changes on Petherton Road
- Upcoming night works on Angle Vale Road
- Woodford Road works to begin
- Traffic changes on Woodford Road, Elizabeth North
Read the latest Community Newsletter and find out how you can connect with our team
We’re keeping local communities and stakeholders informed as we deliver these essential network upgrades. Through communication with residents and businesses, online updates, local advertising, and regular meetings with local and state government, we’re making it easy for everyone to learn about the project, share feedback, and stay updated on progress and impacts in their area.
Find out more about how you can connect with our team.
Why we are growing our networks
We’re working with the State Government and industry leaders to deliver effective water and wastewater solutions to support housing growth. This is the biggest expansion of our metropolitan water and wastewater network in decades, and it’s crucial for new housing developments on the outskirts of Adelaide, particularly in the northern suburbs. These areas need large-scale infrastructure to ensure reliable water and wastewater services for growing communities.
Unlocking new homes for the future
We’re investing $1.2 billion over the next four years to support South Australia’s housing roadmap. This will enable us to deliver water and wastewater services to more than 11,000 homes and fund the construction and upgrades of essential infrastructure that will form the backbone of our network for years to come
What’s included in the upgrades?
Our planned works include:
- 25 kilometres of new trunk water mains
- 43 kilometres of trunk wastewater mains
- Four new pumping stations
- Two new water storage tanks
Work is already underway, with more projects starting in early 2025.
This directly enables new homes to be built in development areas across Adelaide’s north and south, including:
- Angle Vale
- Blakeview
- Eyre
- Gawler East
- Riverlea
- Roseworthy
- Onkaparinga Heights (formerly Hackham)
- Virginia
Building for the future
With ongoing investment, the network will eventually support up to 50,000 new homes by the 2050s, helping create sustainable and thriving communities.
Minimising disruptions while we deliver
To deliver this essential infrastructure, we’ll be working across multiple sites, mainly in Adelaide’s northern suburbs. We’ll work closely with local communities throughout construction to minimise disruptions and make sure the work is completed safely and efficiently.
Read more about how we're supporting housing growth(External link).
Community newsletter
Who's Listening
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Phone 1300 981 233 Email metrogrowth@sawater.com.au (External link)
Help with contacting us
Deaf, hearing or speech impaired customers.
Contact us through the National Relay Service(External link) and ask for SA Water on 1300 729 283.
- TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for SA Water on 1300 729 283
- Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for SA Water on 1300 729 283
Calling from overseas
You can contact us on +61 8 7424 1735
