Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve revegetation and trail improvements

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Update:

Beginning in mid-late October, giant pine scale (GPS)-infected Aleppo pine trees will be removed from several areas within Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve. This is separate to the works detailed on this page, which are underway within the south-eastern section of the site.

This is necessary to reduce the spread of GPS, with the area to be remediated with native vegetation following the necessary quarantine period.

The trees are primarily being removed from areas not accessible to the public. However, the restricted area will incorporate portions of walking trail within the northern part of the reserve adjacent to Grand Junction Road and Carlsson Place, as well as along Delray Avenue.

You may also notice an increase in vehicle movement in and out of the site during the works.

The tree removal and mulching/chipping of felled timber is expected to take several months to complete, with all material remaining on site in piles as part of the quarantine period.

For more information on GPS, visit the Primary Industries and Regions SA website.



Over the coming months, you may notice some activity in the south-eastern section of our local reservoir reserve, near the corner of Awoonga and Lower North East Roads.

Ahead of this area being opened to the public in late 2025, we’re planting a mix of native tree and shrub species, as well as constructing a new walking trail and seating for visitors.
We have already started seeding, grading the soil, installed a new section of perimeter fencing and begun establishing vehicle access tracks.

Small machinery, such as loaders and tractors, will be used on-site during the next couple of weeks, and there will be a small increase in vehicle movement in and out of the reserve, ahead of the bulk of work happening in spring and summer.

$1.3 million has been allocated to this project as part of the State Government’s Planning and Development Fund.



Live, work or play at Hope Valley?

We are excited to announce that we will soon commence revegetation – and launch improvements to the trail network - in the southeast area of Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve.

Thank you to all those that provided feedback on the draft concept design during the public consultation period, which ended on 31 October 2024.

These improvements are in line with a government announcement to revegetate an area which was impacted by Giant Pine Scale, requiring the removal of infected pine trees. Giant Pine Scale is an insect that sucks the sap of pine trees and causes dieback.

Some of the ways we’re looking to make Hope Valley better for our community include:

  • rehabilitating the area decimated by Giant Pine Scale including removing mulch piles
  • revegetating this zone with local Indigenous plant species
  • constructing a walking trail that links Hope Valley’s dam wall with Awoonga Road
  • enhancing the visitor experience by increasing accessibility and establishing new seating locations.

If you have any queries, or would like to know more, please contact reservoirs@sawater.com.au.

Update:

Beginning in mid-late October, giant pine scale (GPS)-infected Aleppo pine trees will be removed from several areas within Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve. This is separate to the works detailed on this page, which are underway within the south-eastern section of the site.

This is necessary to reduce the spread of GPS, with the area to be remediated with native vegetation following the necessary quarantine period.

The trees are primarily being removed from areas not accessible to the public. However, the restricted area will incorporate portions of walking trail within the northern part of the reserve adjacent to Grand Junction Road and Carlsson Place, as well as along Delray Avenue.

You may also notice an increase in vehicle movement in and out of the site during the works.

The tree removal and mulching/chipping of felled timber is expected to take several months to complete, with all material remaining on site in piles as part of the quarantine period.

For more information on GPS, visit the Primary Industries and Regions SA website.



Over the coming months, you may notice some activity in the south-eastern section of our local reservoir reserve, near the corner of Awoonga and Lower North East Roads.

Ahead of this area being opened to the public in late 2025, we’re planting a mix of native tree and shrub species, as well as constructing a new walking trail and seating for visitors.
We have already started seeding, grading the soil, installed a new section of perimeter fencing and begun establishing vehicle access tracks.

Small machinery, such as loaders and tractors, will be used on-site during the next couple of weeks, and there will be a small increase in vehicle movement in and out of the reserve, ahead of the bulk of work happening in spring and summer.

$1.3 million has been allocated to this project as part of the State Government’s Planning and Development Fund.



Live, work or play at Hope Valley?

We are excited to announce that we will soon commence revegetation – and launch improvements to the trail network - in the southeast area of Hope Valley Reservoir Reserve.

Thank you to all those that provided feedback on the draft concept design during the public consultation period, which ended on 31 October 2024.

These improvements are in line with a government announcement to revegetate an area which was impacted by Giant Pine Scale, requiring the removal of infected pine trees. Giant Pine Scale is an insect that sucks the sap of pine trees and causes dieback.

Some of the ways we’re looking to make Hope Valley better for our community include:

  • rehabilitating the area decimated by Giant Pine Scale including removing mulch piles
  • revegetating this zone with local Indigenous plant species
  • constructing a walking trail that links Hope Valley’s dam wall with Awoonga Road
  • enhancing the visitor experience by increasing accessibility and establishing new seating locations.

If you have any queries, or would like to know more, please contact reservoirs@sawater.com.au.

Page last updated: 15 Oct 2025, 09:30 AM