Update April 2020

The Gumeracha Main Street Upgrade project will deliver a range of improvements, including underground power lines, stormwater system, better pedestrian connectivity and a safer streetscape environment for Gumeracha’s ‘Village Heart’. This community streetscape project is delivered in close partnership with SA Power Networks and the Gumeracha Main Street Group.

The first part of the project, undergrounding of power lines will be delivered by SA Power Networks and their contractor.

Latest News

  • Art wall – artist Paul Herzich engaged to install a mix of painting onto and edging into the retaining wall at the Memorial Hospital.
  • The Power Line Environment Committee (PLEC) approved Council’s application for Stage 2 including the section between John Fisher St and Randell Terrace. Council is to approve funding for Stage 2 during its annual business plan process for 2020/21.
  • SA Power Network finalised their design for undergrounding the power lines and is currently tendering for construction.
  • Council’s consultant Tonkin are finalising the stormwater design for Albert Street.
  • Detailed design for the streetscape design was endorsed by Adelaide Hills Council at its February meeting.


Next Steps

  • Due to the current CoVid-19 circumstances accurate timelines and process steps are very difficult to predict.
  • SAPN to finalise their tender stage for construction of undergrounding the power lines.
  • Council to finalise stormwater upgrade design and also tender for construction.
  • Council to prepare streetscape detailed design for tender for construction.


Indicative Timetable


Action / Activity

Indicative Timeline

Undergrounding Power Lines (PLEC)


  • Finalise design / tender for construction

January – April / May 2020

  • Civil works (trenching)

May / June – December 2020

  • Cabling

August – December 2020

  • Removing stobie poles

Late 2020 / early 2021



Stormwater Upgrade


  • Finalise design / tender for construction

January – May 2020

  • Construction

Follow PLEC Stage 1,

Commence later this year



Streetscape Improvements


  • Art Wall preparation and installation

May - July 2020

  • Finalise design / tender for construction

April – June 2020

  • Construction

Once PLEC Stage 1 is complete

Aiming for Nov/Dec start


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) are available on the right of the main page.

For more information or to join the project mailing list call 8408 0400 or email engage@ahc.sa.gov.au

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