Further updates to essential services will be provided here as the flood status in Alexandrina changes.
SA Power Networks
If you have a home or business located along the River Murray flood area, please subscribe to the SA Power Networks free notifications for updates to the flood response, sapowernetworks.co/SMSservice
SAPN have provided a fact sheet on 'Reconnecting Power after a flood event', visit www.sapowernetworks.com.au to find out more.
SA Water
With water flow levels in the River Murray continuing to rise, our priorities remain providing you with safe and reliable water and wastewater services, and keeping our people and the community around us safe.
To register for the SA Water outage notifications visit the SA Water website (www.sawater.com.au)
Alexandrina Wastewater
As 2022 draws to a close, it is timely to be reminded of possible impacts of the SA River Murray Flood Emergency over the Festive Season.
During this period, Council continues to work with Lead Agencies (SES) and other Support Agencies in the SA River Murray Flood Emergency Preparedness and Response. Council has been advocating on behalf of our Community to encourage Lead Agencies to provide timely notification of essential service decommissioning; such as drinking water, electricity, sewer / CWMS and road access for vulnerable properties (if required).
As of 23 December 2022, Lead Agencies are yet to announce and issue a flood advice notification for the Alexandrina Council district, inclusive of the Lower Lakes, Murray Mouth and Coorong.
In preparedness, Council teams continue to monitor essential services, including the wastewater (sewer & CWMS) network, and intend to escalate to a ‘Watch and Act’ should water levels rise. If water levels do rise sufficient to compromise the safe operation of services, temporary decommissioning steps may be taken to protect the wastewater network & other critical assets – in key locations. A swift response may be required given the unpredictable nature of water levels and weather events.
Council are being guided by Lead Agencies on decision making around the SA River Murray Flood Emergency, however, Council will take steps to protect critical systems and assets should it be required. Council will always seek to ensure service impacts are kept to a minimum whilst also ensuring the service can be reinstated without major delays and/or costly repairs to ratepayers.
To stay up to date with the latest Lead Agencies information and warnings please visit SA.GOV.AU - River Murray flood (www.sa.gov.au)