Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton Road
Upgrading our water network in Robert Road and Petherton Road
To support reliable water services for existing and future customers in Angle Vale and surrounding communities and to support growth in Riverlea, we’re installing approximately 10 kilometres of new water mains along Robert Road and Petherton Road.
Where we’re working
(see map below for details)

What to expect
- Changed traffic arrangements will be in place along Robert Road, Petherton Road and nearby streets until late-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.
- If you're directly affected, we’ll provide advance notice and work closely with residents and businesses, before and during construction.
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
Need more information?
Visit our FAQs page for answers to the most asked questions.
Upgrading our water network in Robert Road and Petherton Road
To support reliable water services for existing and future customers in Angle Vale and surrounding communities and to support growth in Riverlea, we’re installing approximately 10 kilometres of new water mains along Robert Road and Petherton Road.
Where we’re working
(see map below for details)

What to expect
- Changed traffic arrangements will be in place along Robert Road, Petherton Road and nearby streets until late-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.
- If you're directly affected, we’ll provide advance notice and work closely with residents and businesses, before and during construction.
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
Need more information?
Visit our FAQs page for answers to the most asked questions.
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Traffic Changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park
Share Traffic Changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park on Facebook Share Traffic Changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park on Twitter Share Traffic Changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park on Linkedin Email Traffic Changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park linkWhen: Friday 22 May to late June 2026
Where: Robert Road between Taylors Road, Penfield Gardens and Short Road, MacDonald Park
Hours of work: 7.00am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday (road closures in place 24/7)
Key details:
- local access to residents and businesses will be maintained
- if your driveway is affected by the works, we will notify you in advance
- please follow detour signage and directions on site for your safety.

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.
When: Friday 22 May to late June 2026
Where: Robert Road between Taylors Road, Penfield Gardens and Short Road, MacDonald Park
Hours of work: 7.00am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday (road closures in place 24/7)
Key details:
- local access to residents and businesses will be maintained
- if your driveway is affected by the works, we will notify you in advance
- please follow detour signage and directions on site for your safety.

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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Traffic changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park
Share Traffic changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park on Facebook Share Traffic changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park on Twitter Share Traffic changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park on Linkedin Email Traffic changes Robert Road, Penfield Gardens and MacDonald Park linkWhen: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026
Where: Robert Road between Taylors Road, Penfield Gardens and Heaslip Road, MacDonald Park
Hours of work: 7.00am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday (road closures in place 24/7)
Key details:
- The road will be closed for permanent asphalt reinstatement
- local access to residents and businesses will be maintained
- if your driveway is affected by the works, we will notify you in advance
- please follow detour signage and directions on site for your safety.

When: Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026
Where: Robert Road between Taylors Road, Penfield Gardens and Heaslip Road, MacDonald Park
Hours of work: 7.00am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday (road closures in place 24/7)
Key details:
- The road will be closed for permanent asphalt reinstatement
- local access to residents and businesses will be maintained
- if your driveway is affected by the works, we will notify you in advance
- please follow detour signage and directions on site for your safety.

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Traffic changes- Petherton Road between Andrews Road and President Avenue, Andrews Farm
Share Traffic changes- Petherton Road between Andrews Road and President Avenue, Andrews Farm on Facebook Share Traffic changes- Petherton Road between Andrews Road and President Avenue, Andrews Farm on Twitter Share Traffic changes- Petherton Road between Andrews Road and President Avenue, Andrews Farm on Linkedin Email Traffic changes- Petherton Road between Andrews Road and President Avenue, Andrews Farm linkWhen: Monday 4 May to early-June
Where: Petherton Road between Andrews Road and President Avenue, Andrews Farm
Hours of work: 7.00am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday (road closures in place 24/7)
Key details:
- the intersection of Petherton Road and Andrews Road is currently closed and expected to re-open on Thursday 27 May following asphalt reinstatement
- local access to residents and businesses will be maintained
- if your driveway is affected by the works, we will notify you in advance
- on street parking restrictions will be in place in work zones during work hours.

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.
When: Monday 4 May to early-June
Where: Petherton Road between Andrews Road and President Avenue, Andrews Farm
Hours of work: 7.00am-6.00pm, Monday to Friday (road closures in place 24/7)
Key details:
- the intersection of Petherton Road and Andrews Road is currently closed and expected to re-open on Thursday 27 May following asphalt reinstatement
- local access to residents and businesses will be maintained
- if your driveway is affected by the works, we will notify you in advance
- on street parking restrictions will be in place in work zones during work hours.

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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Site compound establishment - Petherton Road, Eyre
Share Site compound establishment - Petherton Road, Eyre on Facebook Share Site compound establishment - Petherton Road, Eyre on Twitter Share Site compound establishment - Petherton Road, Eyre on Linkedin Email Site compound establishment - Petherton Road, Eyre linkWhere: south side of Petherton Road, Eyre
Key details:
- the site compound will provide offices, amenities and parking for our staff, as well as laydown areas for machinery and construction materials
- you may notice increased activity, including some noise and additional traffic to the site
- the site will be active until late 2026
Where: south side of Petherton Road, Eyre
Key details:
- the site compound will provide offices, amenities and parking for our staff, as well as laydown areas for machinery and construction materials
- you may notice increased activity, including some noise and additional traffic to the site
- the site will be active until late 2026
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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.
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.
Follow Project
Community newsletters
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter April 2026 (1.11 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter February 2026 .pdf (2.4 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter December 2025.pdf (1.44 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter October 2025 (1.81 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter August 2025 (5 MB) (pdf)
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Metro Growth Community Newsletter June 2025 (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.pdf (1.41 MB) (pdf)
Timeline
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Initial construction investigation
Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton Road has finished this stageInvestigations along Robert Road and Petherton Road to inform the construction methodology
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Late September 2025
Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton Road has finished this stagePipe installation to commence on Robert Road, between Angle Vale Road and Heaslip Road
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December 2025
Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton Road has finished this stagePipe installation to commence on Robert Road between Northern Expressway and Heaslip Road
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March 2026
Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton Road has finished this stagePipe installation to commence on Petherton Road between Northern Expressway and Martock Street
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Mid-2026: micro tunnelling under Northern Expressway
Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton Road is currently at this stagePipe installation under Northern Expressway using micro tunnelling to avoid the need for open trenching and reduce traffic interruptions
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Late-May to early-June: Heaslip Road crossing
this is an upcoming stage for Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton RoadPipe installation across Heaslip Road at intersection with Robert Road.
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Late-2026
this is an upcoming stage for Virginia to Davoren Park: Robert Road and Petherton RoadPipe commissioning, followed by road, footpath and vegetation reinstatement
Who's Listening
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Phone 1300 981 233 Email metrogrowth@sawater.com.au -
Phone 1300 981 233 Email metrogrowth@sawater.com.au
Help with contacting us
Deaf, hearing or speech impaired customers.
Contact us through the National Relay Service and ask for SA Water on 1300 981 233.
- TTY users phone 133 677 then ask for SA Water on 1300 981 233
- Speak and Listen users phone 1300 555 727 then ask for SA Water on 1300 981 233

Calling from overseas
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