SA Water Infrastructure

In reply to Mr McBRIDE (MacKillop) (26 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. N.D. CHAMPION (Taylor—Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Minister for Housing Infrastructure, Minister for Planning): I have been advised:

Bordertown: SA Water's existing drinking water network in Bordertown meets current customer demands. SA Water has worked with the Tatiara District Council to identify a range of infrastructure solutions to increase capacity of the town's water network to enable growth. Subject to all required approvals, SA Water expects to commence construction in 2025.

Wellington East: The current Wellington East non-drinking water supply is a private scheme owned by the Coorong District Council. Any questions on maintenance are best directed to the Coorong District Council.

Cape Jaffa: SA Water under section 6 of the Public Corporations Act 1993 has been directed to continue its temporary operation of the non-drinking water and sewerage services at Cape Jaffa until 18 December 2024. SA Water is only operating the supply and undertaking essential maintenance.

Kingston: The Kingston SE town's water supply is sourced from the Kingston Confined Aquifer Management Area of the Lower Limestone Coast Prescribed Wells Area. Any step changes in available supply will arise out of the water allocation plan review.