McLaren Street Mount Barker upgrade
Works are underway to upgrade important wastewater infrastructure along McLaren Street. These works are part of our commitment to keeping your wastewater services safe, reliable, and ready for the future.
What’s happening
We’ll be replacing the ageing effluent main along McLaren Street, from the southern end of the road up to the Gawler Street intersection, including the nearby linear trail corridor.
The new pipeline will:
- fix ongoing damage to the existing infrastructure
- help prevent unexpected service issues
- provide extra capacity to support future growth in the area
Why this work is needed
The current pipeline has started to deteriorate, and renewing it now helps us avoid future disruptions to homes and businesses. Taking proactive steps like this ensures the wastewater network remains strong, resilient, and able to meet the community’s needs for years to come.
This upgrade is part of GMB Water’s broader program to renew essential assets before they reach the end of their service life.
What you may notice
To keep everyone safe, we’ll have traffic and pedestrian controls in place during construction. Because of the open‑trench work required, there will be some temporary impacts:
- Some pedestrian access along McLaren Street will be closed at times
- Detours will be in place for walkers and trail users
- Traffic conditions may change as the project moves along
- Night works are planned for the Mann Street intersection
When possible, we encourage road users and pedestrians to plan ahead or consider alternative routes to reduce delays.
How long the works will take
Construction is expected to take around four to eight weeks, depending on weather and site conditions. Our team will work efficiently to complete the upgrade while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Thank you for your patience
We know construction can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your understanding while we complete these essential works. This upgrade will help ensure the wastewater system continues to operate safely and reliably — now and into the future.