Works are well underway now for the undergrounding of the power lines. Recently. the new footpath to the Rocking Horse has been completed and looks great! And finally, the art wall has commenced and will be completed in the next 4-6 weeks.

Trench works for the undergrounding of power lines along Albert Street have crept towards Gumeracha centre and are starting to have an impact on parking for shops as well as on driveways. The trenches will be reinstated with bitumen on Monday, 3 August which will help with the current level of sand and dust along Albert Street.

Naturally, there are inconveniences with a job this size but SAPN’s contractor Schwarz Construction are talking to all affected parties to try to minimise disruptions where possible. As mentioned previously, to achieve the best for Gumeracha, this big project will require the help and patience from the whole community.

Tenders for the construction of the stormwater upgrade have been called and council aims to engage a contractor by September.

Next Steps

• Close and assess tender submissions for construction of stormwater upgrade.
• Council to prepare streetscape detailed design for tender for construction.

Indicative Timetable

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

Things are really about to start – finally! SAPN are commencing works next week, art installation to start the following week and a new footpath is getting built at the moment to better connect the Big Rocking Horse with the rest of the town.

Trench works for the undergrounding of power lines along Albert Street will naturally have an impact on residents’ and businesses’ access to their properties as well as on parking along the road. SAPN’s contractor David Schwarz will ensure that traffic and pedestrian management during construction will keep all road and footpath users safe while minimising disruptions where possible.

To achieve the best for Gumeracha, this big project will require the help and patience from the whole community.

• SA Power Network’s contractor David Schwarz will commence works on undergrounding of the power lines from Monday 29 June on.
  Any affected properties and businesses will be consulted with a few days ahead of works impacting on their access.
• Art installation – Artist Paul Herzich is aiming to commence the art installation of an aboriginal art piece along the entire length of the wall from Monday 6 July on. Works should be complete within approx. 5 days.

Next Steps

• Council to tender stormwater upgrade for construction.
• Council to prepare streetscape detailed design for tender for construction.

Indicative Timetable

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

Photo Credit: Gumeracha Mainstreet Association

Latest News

• Art installation – the retaining wall at the hospital has been pressure cleaned in preparation for engaged artist Paul Herzich to install an aboriginal art piece along the entire length of the wall. Works are to commence in the next 2-3 weeks. Works will take approx. 5 days.
• SA Power Network have engaged local contractor David Schwartz to deliver the undergrounding of power lines.
• Council and SAPN are finalising designs including the placement of switch boxes and cable alignments.
• Council’s consultant Tonkin are finalising the stormwater design for Albert Street.

Next Steps

• SAPN will commence preliminary set out works in the next few days. Construction start is scheduled for early to mid-June
• Council to finalise stormwater upgrade design and also tender for construction.
• Council to prepare streetscape detailed design for tender for construction.

Indicative Timetable

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

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

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