Sandy Creek tanks: Kalperri Road

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Water infrastructure works at Sandy Creek

Construction is now underway on two new 10 million litre above-ground water storage tanks, a new control valve building, and an underground trunk main connecting the tanks to the existing Barossa Trunk Main.

These upgrades will enhance network resilience, improve operability, and ensure reliable water services for current and future customers in the area.

For details about electrical connection to the tanks site, visit SA Power Networks.

Where we’re working
(See map below for details)

  • The storage tanks are being built on secured land on the eastern side of Kalperri Road, approximately halfway between the Barossa Valley Highway and Balmoral Road in Sandy Creek
  • Water mains pipes are being installed from the tank site to the railway line near Barossa Valley Way within the land east of Kalperri Road
  • Pipes are also being laid from the southern side of the tanks along the paddock boundary, continuing north to the end of Warner Court

What to expect

  • Changed traffic arrangements will be in place across the area until 2026
  • 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:

Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads

Gawler East: Martin Road, Concordia Road and Sunnydale Avenue

Need more information?

Visit our FAQs page for answers to the most asked questions.

Go back to the project home page

Water infrastructure works at Sandy Creek

Construction is now underway on two new 10 million litre above-ground water storage tanks, a new control valve building, and an underground trunk main connecting the tanks to the existing Barossa Trunk Main.

These upgrades will enhance network resilience, improve operability, and ensure reliable water services for current and future customers in the area.

For details about electrical connection to the tanks site, visit SA Power Networks.

Where we’re working
(See map below for details)

  • The storage tanks are being built on secured land on the eastern side of Kalperri Road, approximately halfway between the Barossa Valley Highway and Balmoral Road in Sandy Creek
  • Water mains pipes are being installed from the tank site to the railway line near Barossa Valley Way within the land east of Kalperri Road
  • Pipes are also being laid from the southern side of the tanks along the paddock boundary, continuing north to the end of Warner Court

What to expect

  • Changed traffic arrangements will be in place across the area until 2026
  • 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:

Gawler Belt: Paternoster, Kentish, Redbanks and Twartz Roads

Gawler East: Martin Road, Concordia Road and Sunnydale Avenue

Need more information?

Visit our FAQs page for answers to the most asked questions.

Go back to the project home page

  • Night works - Kalperri Road Tank Site, Sandy Creek

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    Our current work hours are 6.00am to 5.00pm on Mondays to Saturdays. To facilitate the major concrete pour of the second tank slab, additional works outside of these regular hours will occur:

    When: Tuesday 27 to Friday 30 January 2026

    Hours of work: 5.00pm to 6.00am

    During this period, a single, overnight concrete pour will occur, as well as late/early works to prepare for and finish these concrete works.

    Key details:

    • Whilst some noise is unavoidable, work activities will be undertaken in accordance with noise nuisance reduction strategies
    • There will be late starts and early morning finishes
    • There will be concrete trucks travelling on Kalperri Road during the concrete pour, trucks will use our site as a waiting bay
    • Access to properties on Kalperri Road will be maintained, please expect some delays and reduced speed limits
    • There will be light towers and dust suppression in place, and some noise.

    Please note: Timeline dates are subject to change based on program requirements and weather conditions. We will continue to provide advance notification if there are changes to our work hours.

    Thank you for your patience while we complete these essential works.

  • Construction works update – change in work hours

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    Kalperri Road Tank Site, Sandy Creek

    Tank construction works will continue on Monday 5 January 2026.

    From this date, to maintain the project schedule, we will maximise daylight savings and commence onsite works from 6.00am on Monday to Saturdays.

    We will notify you of the second slab pour date in the new year.

    What: Works will commence from 6.00am on Mondays to Saturdays, the usual end time of 5.00pm will continue during this period

    When: Monday 5 January 2026 to Saturday, 4 April 2026

    Why: Commencing works earlier in the warmer months:

    • maximises productivity and safety by undertaking works during the most stable weather conditions earlier in the day
    • eliminates the need for temporary lighting, with works commencing at sunrise
    • aligns with wide-load transport curfews and early deliveries
    • reduces noise to neighbouring residents and the local community (due to working in less windy conditions)
    • reduces the risk of program delays caused by heat restrictions and afternoon wind which impacts elevated work activities

    If there are changes to these times, we will provide advance notification.

    What to expect:

    • Truck activity will continue, crews will be on site
    • Access to properties on Kalperri Road will be maintained
    • There will be some noise and dust suppression activities will be in place.

    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.

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  • Stay informed and have your say

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    As 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.


  • Project Commencement

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    When: Late March 2025 until 2026

    Hours of work: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday with some weekends as required

    Key details:

    • earthwork starting in late March followed by the construction of tanks and instillation of pipes
    • during works, traffic management may be in place adjacent to the work locations
    • local access will be maintained
    • expect some noise, dust and vibration
    • We will manage works to minimise disturbances as much as possible.

    Read more about how we restore any roads, footpaths or the environment impacted by our works.

Page last updated: 20 Jan 2026, 09:58 AM