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GMB Water, 1/100 Springs Road, Mount Barker (2026)

22/06/2026

People Spotlight | Dean Hurford

Dean brings over 40 years’ of experience in the field, business and managing a diverse range of construction and infrastructure and organisational change projects and business, process change.

Since 2004, his passion and focus has been client-side project management, coordinating consultants, contractors, and client internal and external teams, managing, developing and delivering projects through the full life-cycle.

At GMB Water, Dean is responsible for the management of the capital delivery team including the oversight and the delivery of the sewer trunk program and Laratinga Water Recovery Plant.

His key experience and skills includes:

• A strong technical background and over 20 years of project management
• Supporting and liaising with key internal and external stakeholders
• Formation, leading and supporting a team of internal and external teams of project managers and consultancies
• Driving continuous improvement in organisational project management maturity improvement
• Managing the organisation’s capital delivery program and budget

With his years of experience and a passion for delivering projects, Dean continues to play a pivotal role in shaping and strengthening GMB Water’s infrastructure and future. 💦

20/06/2026

🚧 Heads up, Mount Barker — night works commencing on Bald Hills Road this Sunday

Construction crews will begin night works on Bald Hills Road from this Sunday, 21 June, as part of GMB Water’s Eastern Sector Trunk Main sewer upgrade project.

Works will run Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 pm to 6:00 am, for approximately 2-3 months.

A full road closure will be in place on Bald Hills Road during nightshifts, with the road reopened daily under speed restrictions.

Two signed detour routes are in place to manage traffic in each direction:
📍 Eastbound: Scarborough Way → Tate Avenue → Green Avenue
📍 Westbound: Green Avenue → Penny Street → Scarborough Way

Look out for VMS boards and traffic signs to guide you through. Traffic controllers will be on site to assist.

For more information: please visit https://gmbwater.au/projects-and-works/eastern-sector-sewer-trunk-main-upgrades

19/06/2026

🚧 Advance notice for Hartmann Road residents and commuters

As part of the Eastern Sewer Trunk Main (ESTM) project, Hartmann Road will need a full closure with detours later this year so we can install a new section of sewer pipe between Dean Street and Emerald Way (refer attached map).

These works are the final stage of a broader sewer installation program that has been under construction across Mount Barker since 2023.

We know it’s been a big year for roadworks across Mount Barker, and we appreciate that’s a lot to deal with. With that in mind, we've changed our approach for this next stage of the ESTM to reduce the impact on the Hartmann Road community and commuters, where possible:

📌 We’re finishing works on Bald Hills Road first, so you’re not dealing with two major closures in this location at once
📌 That crew will then join the Hartmann Road team, so we can work from both ends of the closure and finish faster.
📌 We’re implementing extended working hours so that we can get in, get it done, and get out as quickly as possible.

With these changes, we expect the works to take approximately seven (7) weeks, instead of the original 10-week program, weather and ground conditions permitting.

We’ll share the exact start date and more details closer to commencement. For now, you can find out more on our project website: https://gmbwater.au/projects-and-works/eastern-sector-sewer-trunk-main-upgrades.

⚠️ Note that access for pedestrians and Hartmann Road residents and businesses located within the work zone (refer map #1) will be maintained at all times.

12/06/2026

We’re Hiring! 💧

NETWORK OPERATOR

Full time, permanent position
Salary: between $97,543 and $104,605 pa plus superannuation

Join us in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable water services to our community.

As a Network Operator, you’ll:
☑️Play a crucial part in maintaining and improving wastewater, recycled water and bore water services, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices
☑️ Work closely with customers, contractors and internal teams to deliver a high quality and reliable service to the community.
☑️ Be part of a growing team, ensuring critical infrastructure is maintained while enhancing operational excellence across the network.

We’re Looking For:
👉 Strong knowledge of wastewater, recycled water and bore water systems, including design, construction and maintenance.
👉Experience in conducting maintenance and repairs, including CCTV inspections, main flushing and maintenance programs.
👉 Experience in conducting maintenance and repairs, including CCTV inspections, main flushing and maintenance programs.
👉 Strong problem solving skills to assess issues, determine solutions and address non compliance.
👉 The desire to work with the community to provide improved outcomes and high-level service delivery
👉 Excellent communication and organisational skills

Apply now > https://tinyurl.com/3pe4mtyt

Applications close 5PM Friday 3 July 2026

10/06/2026

We’ve got some exciting news to celebrate… 🎉

A huge congratulations to our very own Damian Lethbridge, who took out top honours at last Friday’s Local Government Association of South Australia's 2026 CWMS Excellence Awards! 🏆👏

Damian’s win is incredibly well deserved. With more than 20 years of experience across Mount Barker District Council and GMB Water, he has built an impressive career in wastewater and infrastructure services — and made a lasting impact every step of the way. From tackling complex challenges behind the scenes to helping keep essential services running smoothly for our community, Damian brings both expertise and passion to everything he does.

What makes this achievement even more special is the commitment, care and pride Damian brings to his work each and every day. His knowledge, problem-solving skills and dedication don’t just get the job done — they raise the bar for everyone around him.

We couldn’t be happier to see him recognised on a bigger stage for the incredible contribution he’s made over so many years.

💙Congratulations again, Damian!

01/06/2026

🚧 UPDATE | Bald Hills Road Night Works — Postponed

Due to inclement weather forecast, the Bald Hills Road night works scheduled to begin this week have been postponed. Night works in this location will now commence on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Reminder — what to expect when works begin:

• Night works will run Sunday to Thursday, 7:00 pm to 6:00 am for approximately 2-3 months as part of the Eastern Sewer Trunk Main project

• During this time, Bald Hills Road will be subject to a local road closure at night. A signed detour will be in place via:
📍 Green Avenue → Tate Avenue → Scarborough Way, or
📍 Scarborough Way → Penny Street → Green Avenue

• Bald Hills Road will reopen from 6.00am daily under speed restrictions.

Thank you for your patience as we complete these important works. We'll keep you updated as works progress.

To find out more about works in relation to the Eastern Sewer Trunk Main project, please visit https://gmbwater.au/projects-and-works/eastern-sector-sewer-trunk-main-upgrades

28/05/2026

UPDATE ** water has been restored 🙌

📢 Water Supply Update – Meadows

GMB Water would like to advise residents that the bore water supply in Meadows has been interrupted, which may impact properties in and around Brooks Street.

Our team is currently investigating the issue and working to restore supply as quickly as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience while we resolve the matter.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Keep up to date with all alerts via our website www.gmbwater.au

28/05/2026

🎉Celebrating Excellence at GMB Water! 🎉

We’re incredibly proud to share that one of our own, Damian Lethbridge, has been named a finalist in the Local Government Association of South Australia 2026 CWMS Excellence Awards. 👏

With more than 20 years of experience across Mount Barker District Council and GMB Water, Damian has built an outstanding career in wastewater and infrastructure services. From environmental health and compliance to operational support at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Springs Road, his contributions have made a lasting impact on our community.

Damian has also played a key role in developing CWMS infrastructure, leading safety initiatives, managing contractor delivery, and creating vital systems such as the CWMS and sewer as-constructed CAD database. His dedication, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence are truly inspiring.

The award winner will be announced at the CWMS Conference on Friday 5 June — we’re cheering you on, Damian! 🙌

🥳 Congratulations Damian, and thank you for everything you bring to GMB Water.

26/05/2026

Bald Hills Road Night Works

Night works on Bald Hills Road will be starting soon as part of GMB Water’s Eastern Sewer Trunk Main Project. ✨

From this Sunday 31 May, lanes will be partially closed at times near Scarborough Way for preparatory works, with full trunk main construction expected to follow within the week. 🚧

Once full construction is underway, Bald Hills Road will be fully closed between Green Avenue and Scarborough Way from 7pm and 6am Sunday to Thursday nights.

During this time, light vehicles — including cars, small vans and utes — will be detoured via Green Avenue → Tate Avenue → Scarborough Way and via Scarborough Way → Penny Street → Green Avenue.

Heavy vehicle drivers will need to contact UHF 28 for directions when approaching the work zone.

Bald Hills Road will reopen daily between 6am and 7pm, with speed restrictions in place, to minimise impacts during peak travelling times.

Signage will be in place and traffic controllers will be on site to guide motorists safely through the area.

The nightly road closure between Green Avenue and Scarborough Way is expected to remain in place until August 2026, weather and ground conditions permitting.

Residents have been advised and GMB Water will provide further updates as the project progresses.

Visit our website for more information: https://gmbwater.au/projects-and-works/eastern-sector-sewer-trunk-main-upgrades

This upgrade is part of a long-term investment in the network and will deliver:
☑️ Increased capacity for current wastewater needs and future growth
☑️ Improved environmental protection by reducing the risk of leaks and overflows
☑️ Fewer service disruptions over time through modern, lower-maintenance infrastructure

GMB Water understands how busy Bald Hills Road is and appreciates your patience while this upgrade is completed.

25/05/2026

Last week marked an exciting milestone in the construction of the new Laratinga Water Recovery Plant, with the first of a series of early morning concrete pours! 🏗️

This project is unprecedented for any South Australian local government, not only in terms of cost and complexity but also in the scale of the wastewater treatment plant and the advanced technology being implemented. The new treatment plant, expected to be completed in 2028, has been designed to replace existing at-capacity infrastructure, accommodate increasing sewer influent demand and to deliver on GMB Water’s commitment to the Environmental Protection Agency for its environmental improvement plan. 🌱

Keep your eye out in June for a further flurry of concrete trucks travelling to Springs Road into the treatment plant entrance - they are creating the foundation for what will form part of the new treatment plant! 💧

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