About
GMB Water
With a strong focus on customers, we deliver efficient and affordable services, including wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, bore water supply, and recycled water treatment and distribution. These efforts continue to support the people and businesses of Mount Barker and its surrounds, while working towards the community’s shared vision for environmental sustainability.
Greater for
the community
GMB Water is committed to supporting the thriving Greater Mount Barker region by providing essential water recovery services that sustain a strong and vibrant community. As South Australia's largest local government-run wastewater and recycling scheme, GMB Water owns and operates services designed to provide greater water security for the area.
With a strong focus on customers, we deliver efficient and affordable services, including wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, bore water supply, and recycled water treatment and distribution. These efforts continue to support the people and businesses of Mount Barker and its surrounds, while working towards the community’s shared vision for environmental sustainability.
Previously these services have been delivered by the Mount Barker District Council, specifically the Wastewater Team, and in 2025 these same people will be delivering services for GMB Water, a wholly owned and dedicated subsidiary of Council.
This change ensures the same trusted service continues, with a renewed focus on meeting the needs of the community into the future.
Regulation and regulators
GMB Water operates in a wider regulatory context that impacts our activities including our provision of wastewater services. We strive to meet our legal and regulatory responsibilities in regard to health and safety, water quality, the environment, technical standards, customer protection, pricing and service standards. The regulatory bodies most relevant to our operations are ESCOSA, the OTR, the EPA, and the DHW.
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Who
we are
Board
Our Board of Directors play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction and governance of GMB Water, providing oversight for the largest council-run wastewater and recycled water scheme in South Australia.
Our Board of Directors play a vital role in guiding the strategic direction and governance of GMB Water, providing oversight for the largest council-run wastewater and recycled water scheme in South Australia.
Corporate structure
GMB Water is a separate subsidiary organisation established and owned by the Mount Barker District Council to manage specific wastewater, recycled water and bore water services more effectively and efficiently. The establishment of the dedicated skills based Board to govern GMB Water enables dedicated management of the increasing scale, complexity and regulatory requirements of the services GMB Water provides utilising ongoing specialist expertise outside the scope of the Council’s traditional services and operations. Under the GMB Water operating model, Council sets the performance objectives for GMB Water and is responsible for oversight of the Board. The Managers at GMB Water make up the Management team. They report directly to the Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director.
GMB Water is a separate subsidiary organisation established and owned by the Mount Barker District Council to manage specific wastewater, recycled water and bore water services more effectively and efficiently. The establishment of the dedicated skills based Board to govern GMB Water enables dedicated management of the increasing scale, complexity and regulatory requirements of the services GMB Water provides utilising ongoing specialist expertise outside the scope of the Council’s traditional services and operations. Under the GMB Water operating model, Council sets the performance objectives for GMB Water and is responsible for oversight of the Board. The Managers at GMB Water make up the Management team. They report directly to the Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director.
Advice and resources
Need help with your wastewater or recycled water service? We’ve got you covered with easy-to-follow advice and handy resources to keep things running smoothly. Whether you have a septic system, curious about how recycled water works, or just want tips on maintenance and safety, you’ll find everything you need right here.