Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads
Upgrading our wastewater network in Reid, Willaston, Gawler Belt and Roseworthy
To support current and future customers in the region, we’re delivering a major upgrade to the local wastewater network.
Construction is now underway to install approximately 7.5 kilometres of new wastewater mains across Reid, Willaston, Gawler Belt, and Roseworthy, along with a new pump station on Davidson Road in Reid.
This new infrastructure will help provide reliable wastewater services to existing customers and support continued growth in the Roseworthy area.
Where we’re working
(See map below for details)
- Paternoster Road
- Kentish Road
- Redbanks Road
- Twartz Road

What to expect
- Changed traffic arrangements will be in place across the area until mid-2026
- Work may take place during the day, at night or on weekends to help maintain schedule and minimise disruption
- You may notice some noise, vibration and dust during construction
- We’ll continue working closely with the community to minimise impacts wherever possible
Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
What happens to roads and footpaths after our works?
We work closely with the local council and follow all required reinstatement obligations, reinstating the parts of the road, footpath or the environment directly impacted by our works.
Find out more about reinstatement
Nearby Works
As part of this major upgrade, other nearby works are also happening on:
Need more information?
Visit our FAQs page for answers to the most asked questions.
Upgrading our wastewater network in Reid, Willaston, Gawler Belt and Roseworthy
To support current and future customers in the region, we’re delivering a major upgrade to the local wastewater network.
Construction is now underway to install approximately 7.5 kilometres of new wastewater mains across Reid, Willaston, Gawler Belt, and Roseworthy, along with a new pump station on Davidson Road in Reid.
This new infrastructure will help provide reliable wastewater services to existing customers and support continued growth in the Roseworthy area.
Where we’re working
(See map below for details)
- Paternoster Road
- Kentish Road
- Redbanks Road
- Twartz Road

What to expect
- Changed traffic arrangements will be in place across the area until mid-2026
- Work may take place during the day, at night or on weekends to help maintain schedule and minimise disruption
- You may notice some noise, vibration and dust during construction
- We’ll continue working closely with the community to minimise impacts wherever possible
Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
What happens to roads and footpaths after our works?
We work closely with the local council and follow all required reinstatement obligations, reinstating the parts of the road, footpath or the environment directly impacted by our works.
Find out more about reinstatement
Nearby Works
As part of this major upgrade, other nearby works are also happening on:
Need more information?
Visit our FAQs page for answers to the most asked questions.
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Traffic changes - Redbanks and Kentish Road
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When: Wednesday 19 November 2025 until Monday 1 December 2025
Hours of work: 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, some Saturday works may be required
Key Details:
- some sections of Kentish Road may need to be temporarily closed
- road closure locations may change as works progress
- roads will be reopened outside of work hours
- please follow traffic signage onsite
- local access will be maintained throughout the works.
Detour Maps

Where: Redbanks Road, between Kentish Road and Twartz Road
When: Wednesday 19 November 2025 until Monday 1 December 2025
Hours of work: 9.00am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, some Saturday works may be required
Note : Thursday 20 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025 – Redbanks and Kentish intersection will be closed during this stage of work
Detour Map

Key details:
- the intersection of Redbanks Road and Kentish Road will be impacted
- sections of the Redbank Road will operate under single lane traffic controls
- road closure locations may change as works progress
- roads will be reopened outside of work hours
- please follow traffic signage onsite
- local access will be maintained throughout the works.
Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work
Read more about how we restore any roads, footpaths or the environment impacted by our works.
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Traffic changes - Paternoster Road, Reid
Share Traffic changes - Paternoster Road, Reid on Facebook Share Traffic changes - Paternoster Road, Reid on Twitter Share Traffic changes - Paternoster Road, Reid on Linkedin Email Traffic changes - Paternoster Road, Reid linkWhen: Beginning early 2026
Where: Paternoster Road, Reid
Hours of work: 7.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday – some weekends may be required
Key details:
- traffic controls including speed restrictions and traffic lights will be in place at all times
- crews will be in multiple locations along the road
- you may notice some additional noise, dust and vibration
- please follow the signage and traffic signals on-site.

Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.
Read more about how we restore any roads, footpaths or the environment impacted by our works.
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Traffic changes - Kentish Road between Parkers Road and Lange Road
Share Traffic changes - Kentish Road between Parkers Road and Lange Road on Facebook Share Traffic changes - Kentish Road between Parkers Road and Lange Road on Twitter Share Traffic changes - Kentish Road between Parkers Road and Lange Road on Linkedin Email Traffic changes - Kentish Road between Parkers Road and Lange Road linkWhen: Early November 2025 until End-December 2025
Where: Kentish Road between Parkers Road and Lange Road
Hours of work: 7.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday – some weekend work may be required
Key details:
- installation of maintenance holes will occur on Kentish Road between Parkers Road and Lange Road
- the road will be closed during construction hours
- this section of road will be open outside these times with some traffic lights and restrictions in place
- please follow signage onsite
- local access will be maintained throughout the works
- some noise, vibration and dust may be noticed during these works.

Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.
Read more about how we restore any roads, footpaths or the environment impacted by our works.
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Traffic changes – Redbanks Road and Kentish Road, Gawler Belt
Share Traffic changes – Redbanks Road and Kentish Road, Gawler Belt on Facebook Share Traffic changes – Redbanks Road and Kentish Road, Gawler Belt on Twitter Share Traffic changes – Redbanks Road and Kentish Road, Gawler Belt on Linkedin Email Traffic changes – Redbanks Road and Kentish Road, Gawler Belt linkWhen: Mid-October 2025 until late November 2025
Note: Monday 10 November 2025 to Wednesday 19 November – Redbanks and Kentish intersection closed
Hours of work: 9.00am - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Where: Kentish Road, between Barkley Drive and Redbanks Road.
Redbanks Road, between Kentish Road and Twartz Road.
Kentish Road and Redbanks Road intersection.
Key details:
- the intersection of Redbanks Road and Kentish Road will be impacted for approximately 1 week, weather permitting
- inspection point and pipeline testing will take place on Kentish Road and Redbanks Road
- sections of the road will operate under single lane traffic controls during testing
- some sections of road may need to be closed during testing
- roads will be reopened outside testing hours
- please follow traffic signage onsite
- local access will be maintained throughout the works.
Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.
Read more about how we restore any roads, footpaths or the environment impacted by our works.
Find out about detours near you,
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Traffic changes – Davidson Road, Reid
Share Traffic changes – Davidson Road, Reid on Facebook Share Traffic changes – Davidson Road, Reid on Twitter Share Traffic changes – Davidson Road, Reid on Linkedin Email Traffic changes – Davidson Road, Reid linkWhen: Early October 2025 – end June 2026
Where: End of Davidson Road, Reid
Hours of work: 7:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Key details:
- Construction of a new pump station will begin within the Fulton Hogan project site on Davidson Road.
- Crews will be onsite using heavy machinery throughout the works.
- Minimal traffic disruption is expected, though some larger deliveries may temporarily impact traffic flow.
- Noise, dust, or vibration levels may increase at times during construction.
- Access to local properties will be maintained as per current arrangements.
Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.
Read more about how we restore any roads, footpaths or the environment impacted by our works.
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Traffic changes - Kentish Road, between Atyeo Road and Parkers Road
Share Traffic changes - Kentish Road, between Atyeo Road and Parkers Road on Facebook Share Traffic changes - Kentish Road, between Atyeo Road and Parkers Road on Twitter Share Traffic changes - Kentish Road, between Atyeo Road and Parkers Road on Linkedin Email Traffic changes - Kentish Road, between Atyeo Road and Parkers Road linkWhen: Late August to early-2026
Where: Kentish Road, between Atyeo Road and Parkers Road
Hours of work: 7.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend works.
Key details:
- we will be installing wastewater pipes along Kentish Road, between Atyeo Road and Parkers Road
- sections of Kentish Road will be closed to traffic at all times
- the Parkers Road and Kentish Road intersection will also need to be closed for a short period as part of these works
- to reduce the overall construction timeframe, crews may be working in multiple locations along Kentish Road
- detours will be in place - please follow on-site signage
- local access will be maintained at all times
- you may notice some dust, noise and vibrations while work is underway.

Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions.
We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.
Read more about how we restore any roads, footpaths or the environment impacted by our works.
Find out about detours near you
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Stay informed and have your say
Share Stay informed and have your say on Facebook Share Stay informed and have your say on Twitter Share Stay informed and have your say on Linkedin Email Stay informed and have your say linkAs we upgrade our water and wastewater networks, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve. Visit this link to have your say.
Read our Community Newsletter for updates on works happening near you, how we’re working to minimise disruptions, and ways to stay informed.
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Community newsletter
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter October 2025 (1.81 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter August 2025 .pdf (5 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter June pdf (2.36 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter May 2025 (2.01 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter April 2025 (2.01 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter March 2025 (1.41 MB) (pdf)
Timeline
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March 2025:
Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads has finished this stageCompound establishment begins at multiple locations, including Davidson Road, Twartz Road, and Kentish Road.
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April 2025:
Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads has finished this stagePipeline installation starts at Twartz Road, progressing towards Kentish and Paternoster Roads throughout 2025.
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May 2025:
Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads has finished this stageSite office established at Davidson Road.
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June 2025:
Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads is currently at this stagePipeline installation under Two Wells Road, moving north along Paternoster Road.
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Pipe commissioning and roads, footpaths and vegetation reinstatement
this is an upcoming stage for Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads -
Mid 2026:
this is an upcoming stage for Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz RoadsMajor construction works expected to be completed.
Who's Listening
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Phone 1300 981 233 Email metrogrowth@sawater.com.au
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