Heathfield water tanks security fencing – Longwood Road

What we are doing

The Heathfield water tanks ensure the reliable supply of potable water to SA Water customers in Heathfield and surrounding Adelaide Hills suburbs. To protect this critical infrastructure, SA Water will soon install security fencing along the boundary of the tank site.

Why we are doing it It is our priority to ensure our infrastructure is properly secured to continue delivering safe, healthy drinking water to the community and provide a safe work environment to our employees. This project will also protect our infrastructure from potential bush fire risks, by establishing a fuel break (approximately 5 meters wide) inside our boundary within the clearance zone required to construct the fence. Clearance will be undertaken in accordance with the Native Vegetation Act and SA Water’s standard operating procedures. Importantly, mature trees will be retained through careful alignment of the new fence to minimise impacts.

When is it happening Vegetation clearance along the boundary is due to commence mid-November 2024, followed by construction of the fence. We expect these works to take approximately 4 weeks to complete. Works will typically be undertaken Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm.

Keeping the community updated If you have any questions about the works, please contact Christian Mular on 0403 183 399 or christian.mular@sawater.com.au