The South Australian Government and the Civil Contractors Federation are preparing a workforce to deliver the record $3.3 billion SA Water capital works program.

SA Water presented at a special forum for more than 100 contractors last night and has already started contracting workers who will deliver the critical infrastructure required to build more houses.

Included in the capital works program is an unprecedented $1.5 billion allocated across the SA Water 2024-2028 regulatory period for network growth, with pipes already stockpiled at Virginia ready for work to commence in the coming months.

The scale of the proposed works means there will likely be opportunities for a range of private sector companies, such as small suppliers and sub-contractors, to work with SA Water’s major framework partners to deliver the capital program.

Topics at the Civil Contractors Federation Forum included:

• Supply chain model for major and minor projects
• Procurement and tender opportunities
• Communication engagement
• Boosting skills and experience

SA Water will continue to work with the Civil Contractors Federation to build confidence and capacity in the industry to deliver the program.

The full work order schedule will be finalised shortly, with delivery to begin in the coming months.