A wastewater main upgrade commenced in Port Lincoln this week, as part of South Australia Water’s $2.6 million investment to ensure reliable sewerage services for the Eyre Peninsula city.
During the next four months, one kilometre of new wastewater main will be laid underneath Lincoln Highway.
SA Water’s General Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure Amanda Lewry said upgrading the pipe is one of many targeted projects as part of the utility’s four-year, $1.6 billion program.
“Reliable sewerage services are essential to protecting public health across the state, and investing to enhance our network, like this upgrade in Port Lincoln, underpins our ability to keep communities safe,” Lewry said.
“Upgrading wastewater mains nearing the end of their operational life with new pipes made of modern PVC material, which is stronger and more resistant to movement, minimises the potential for interruptions to services and the local community.
“This new work builds on a combined $23 million upgrade of the local wastewater network and treatment plant completed at the end of 2020, which increased the network’s capacity to support future growth and improved the plant’s environmental footprint,” she said.
The works are expected to last four weeks.
For more information, visit www.sa.gov.au
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