Work to build a 140-metre stormwater drain along Curtis Road from the intersection with Heaslip Road to Broadacres Drive, Angle Vale, will begin on 4 April.

Work is expected to be completed by mid-May.

Work will include digging a three to four metre deep trench along Curtis Road and installing a 2.4 metre wide concrete drain.

The road will be resealed.

Click here to view the notice of works.

Why is the project being undertaken?

• The drain aims to protect local households from flooding, including from extreme downpours and a one in a hundred-year weather event.

• The project supports City of Playford’s Strategic Plan 2020-2024 Improving safety and accessibility.
  

What times will work be undertaken?

• To reduce the impact on the community, some work will be undertaken during the evening as well as daytime.

• Daytime construction will be undertaken between 7am and 7pm.

• Night time works will occur from 7pm to 6am for part of the project.

Changes to traffic conditions

• Temporary changes to traffic conditions will be introduced during construction.

• These will include the temporary closure of Curtis Rd and Heaslip Rd to enable night time works.

• To safely undertake these works, temporary traffic detours and traffic management will be in place to minimise inconvenience to the local community.

• We are working closely with the contractor to minimise changes during this time and apologise of any inconvenience.
  

Who is undertaking the work?

• Work is being undertaken by South Australian company the BMD Group.
  

How is the community being kept informed?

• A letter will be delivered to households near where work is being undertaken. It will include a map showing the temporary road closures.

• The letter has been supplied to the Customer Contact Centre and can be emailed if required.

• Information is available on the City of Playford website.

• Construction company, the BMD Group, will letterbox project updates to local residents as required.

• Variable message boards have been installed at key locations.
  

Who can I contact for further information?

• BMD Area Manager, Kelly Brodie, 0407 462 625.