Public Works Committee: Hackney and North East Road Trunk Water Main Renewal Project

Ms DIGANCE (Elder) (11:19): I move:

That the 520^th report of the committee, entitled Hackney and North East Road Trunk Water Main Renewal Project, be noted.

The current trunk water mains along Hackney Road and North East Road was laid 91 years ago and has a combined length of 12.1 kilometres. Since 2002, these two pipelines have experienced 29 bursts. As part of this infrastructure renewal program, SA Water has identified these two pipelines as the next priority for upgrade, maintenance and repair. The project has an estimated cost of $17 million, GST exclusive, and will reline portions of the Hackney Road pipeline and install new pipes for the remainder of a new alignment off Hackney Road, and decommission the pipeline under North East Road and Lyons Road and transfer the existing services and connections to the adjacent larger pipeline.

This is a major project and includes works on some of Adelaide's key roads. Consultation is occurring between SA Water and key stakeholders, such as DPTI and Adelaide City Council, regarding the timing of these works to minimise the impact on commuters, as well as patrons attending city events in early 2016—events such as Clipsal and WOMADelaide. Consultation is also ongoing with businesses and residents located immediately adjacent to the pipelines and directly affected by these works. Further consultation will occur with affected residents, businesses and state members of parliament.

The project is due to commence major works on Hackney Road in August 2015, with completion in September 2016, and the works on North East Road will commence in October 2015, with completion in July 2016. The extended work time frame for Hackney Road takes into account the city events happening during the January to March period. Given this, and pursuant to section 12C of the Parliamentary Committees Act 1991, the Public Works Committee reports to parliament that it recommends the proposed public works.

Debate adjourned on motion of Mr Gardner.