Notification of works

Coromandel Place emergency works

Friday 21 August 2026

What we are doing

Following flooding at our Coromandel Place substation caused by a burst water main in Grenfell Street, SA Power Networks will undertake emergency works on Coromandel Place, between Grenfell Street and Pirie Street.

When we will be working

Works will start at 6pm on Sunday 23 August 2026 and continue 24 hours a day until 7am on Friday 28 August 2026.

These emergency works will result in temporary traffic, access and construction impacts, outlined below.

Further works may be required in the area over the coming months.

We will continue to engage with local businesses, residents and other stakeholders as plans are confirmed, to provide information in advance and minimise impacts wherever possible.

How this may affect you

Traffic management will be in place around the work area. Pedestrian and vehicle access on Coromandel Place will be temporarily restricted, with clearly marked detours in place.

Access to businesses will be maintained throughout the works. We will contact businesses and residents directly adjacent to the worksite in advance to discuss any specific access needs or concerns.

Work zones traffic management

Traffic arrangements will be in place 24 hours a day from 6pm Sunday 23 August to 7am on Friday 28 August.

• Coromandel Place: Pedestrian and vehicle access will be restricted between Pirie Street and Grenfell Street. Detours will be in place via French Street and Chesser Street.
• Pirie Street: Left and right turns into Coromandel Place will not be permitted.
• Pedestrian access: Footpaths on Coromandel Place between French Street and Pirie Street will be temporarily affected. Signage will direct pedestrians along the designated detour.

Map of work location

Picture: A map showing the indicative works area along Coromandel Place and surrounds in Adelaide, CBD.

Power outages

We are not planning any power outages as part of these works. However, if we need to interrupt power supply to complete these emergency works, we aim to update affected customers through our free SMS and email notification service.

To receive notifications, please ensure you are subscribed using the National Meter Identifier (NMI) shown on your electricity bill: sapowernetworks.co/SMSservice

As these are emergency works, notification may not always be possible or provided in advance.

For assistance, call 13 12 61 during business hours.

Construction impacts

There will be noise and vibration, and possible dust from excavation equipment, heavy machinery and vehicles. Our crews will minimise these impacts as much as possible.

We appreciate the patience and cooperation of local businesses and residents while we complete this essential work.

Further information

For questions about these works, call 08 7326 2924 or email CustomerCommunication@sapowernetworks.com.au

• General Enquires: 13 12 61
• Interpreter service: 13 14 50
• Postal address: GPO Box 77, Adelaide SA 5001