Alerts
Ongoing
Monday 09 Feb to Monday 20 Apr
Works will commence the week of 23 February to upgrade infrastructure on McLaren Street, replacing the existing sewer main.
Ongoing
Monday 09 Feb to Tuesday 24 Mar
Construction of a new sewer trunk main has commenced, involving the installation of approx. 2.1kms of new sewer pipe from the WWTP on Springs Road to Emerald Way, Mount Barker. Expected completion early 2027.
Resolved
Monday 09 Feb to Thursday 19 Feb
Night works are underway on Wellington Road between Albert Road and Victoria Road as part of the Central Sewer Trunk Main Project, with temporary full road closures in place overnight 8 February until further notice. Detours are in place.
Ongoing
Monday 09 Feb to Tuesday 03 Mar
Creek crossover reinstatement works commence 9 February to end February Bassett Street Nairne. Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting.
Ongoing
Monday 09 Feb to Tuesday 03 Mar
Our contractors, SADB, will be installing a new recycled water connection from Petwood Road, under the South Eastern Freeway, through to Cattle Route Road 23 January to end of February (weather and ground conditions permitting)
Resolved
Monday 09 Feb to Wednesday 11 Feb
Road closure and detour will apply at the Petwood exit on 9–10 February as part of the recycled water connection from Petwood Rd, under the Freeway, through to Cattle Route Road.
Resolved
Tuesday 27 Jan to Friday 30 Jan
Recycled Water Update – Mawson Green: Recycled water has been restored and is supplying limited water; please use it for toilet flushing only and avoid irrigation until power is fully restored.
Ongoing
Thursday 22 Jan to Friday 22 Jan
Construction has started on Stage 1 of the LWRP, resulting in increased heavy vehicle movements along Springs Road as clean soil is transported to the site. Please exercise caution when driving, walking, or using nearby facilities along the haulage route.
Ongoing
Thursday 22 Jan to Friday 27 Feb
Works on a new recycled water connection from Petwood Road under the SE Freeway to Cattle Route Road will commence 23 January, with works expected to be completed by the end of February. Speed restrictions will be in place in the area.
Ongoing
Monday 22 Dec to Tuesday 31 Mar
Reinstatement works continue on Craig Terrace for the Central Sector Sewer Trunk Main Project and are expected to be completed by end March 2026.
Resolved
Tuesday 07 Oct to Friday 31 Oct
As of 1 July, GMB Water became a fully operational subsidiary of Mount Barker District Council.
Resolved
Monday 15 Sept to Friday 31 Oct
We’re seeing more wet wipes in the sewer system, which is causing blockages and costly repairs. A small change—putting wipes in the bin instead of the toilet—can make a big difference for our whole community!
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