Wellington East Water System Changeover

We’re pleased to inform you that the water supply system in Wellington East is undergoing a significant upgrade, with services transitioning to SA Water. This changeover is part of a broader initiative to enhance water quality, reliability, and long-term infrastructure support for the community.

What's changing

The current water supply system in Wellington East operates through drawing raw water from the River Murray, meaning its untreated and undrinkable. As part of the transition to SA Water, the community will soon be connected to our water main located along Princes Highway bringing improved reliability and quality to your water service.

When it's happening

Construction works will take place from January 2026 through to May/June 2026. Please refer to the project timeline for key milestones and the latest updates.

Standard construction hours will be Monday to Friday 7am-5pm. Please note if the weather makes conditions unsafe, we may need to delay or change the days we work.

What you need to know

We are now approaching the disinfection and mains‑cleaning phase of the project in March 2026. During this period, we are disinfecting and cleaning all existing raw water pipes in Wellington East that currently supply properties.

If your raw‑water supply needs to be interrupted, you will receive a notice in your letterbox or at your front door at least four business days in advance. We will also be replacing raw water meters with new SA Water meters.

Additional updates will be provided at every key stage of the project, including any actions residents may need to take.

You may notice some additional noise, dust, or temporary road closures in the area while our crews are working. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

After mains cleaning and disinfection

Once this stage is complete, we will conduct water‑quality testing for a minimum of 4–6 weeks. During this time, your raw water may appear clear, but it is not safe for consumption until SA Health formally approves the quality.

When approval is granted, we will deliver a final notification to confirm that water is safe for consumption.

New connections: At this stage, the council has directed us to focus on completing the works and commissioning the existing water mains network. Once the mains are operational and water quality testing has been successfully completed, customers who are not currently connected but wish to be will be able to apply for a property connection through our SA Water Connections team: SAWater - Applying for a connection

The project is currently scheduled for completion in May/June 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we work to improve Wellington East’s water infrastructure.