FAQs

The Sheidow Creek crossing at Berrima Road has been subject to flooding during heavy rain events for many years. Increased residential development upstream has exacerbated the problem in the past decade. The South Australian State Emergency Service (SES) has placed this site on its ‘hotspot list’ as requiring their attendance prior to an anticipated heavy storm event. In 2009, the City of Marion engaged a consultant to develop a solution to resolve the stormwater issues at Berrima Road. This solution was divided into two stages. The first stage to install detention facilities upstream at the eastern end of Hugh Johnson Reserve Boulevard has been completed. The second stage involves demolishing existing pipework and installing larger stormwater culverts under Berrima Road.  

To attempt to alleviate any issues, traffic control will be placed at the intersection of Lander Road and Young Street between 7 am to 11 am and 1 pm to 5 pm throughout the project to aid traffic flow. If possible, commuters are asked to please use the entrance/exit into Sheidow Park from the south. Please allow for an extra 5 to 10 minutes on all trips through this area.  You can access a traffic management map HERE.

Detours will be in place using Edward Beck Drive, Young Street, Lander Road and Patpa Drive. The footpath will also be closed from Berrima Road to Lander Road, with pedestrians and cyclists required to use the footpath on long Patpa Drive. You can access a traffic management map HERE.

The City of Marion have contacted Woodend Primary School advising them of the upcoming works. We have provided a communication to be shared with staff and parents advising of the traffic control measure that will be put in place to help alleviate any issues. Where possible, we are asking commuters who are dropping children off to school to please use the entrance/exit into Sheidow Park from the south. Please allow for an extra 5 to 10 minutes on all trips through this area during peak hours. You can access a traffic management map HERE. You can access a pedestrian access map HERE.

While we understand that the detour may cause slightly lengthier journeys for some commuters, Marion Council will not be offering financial compensation for the inconvenience. The works are essential and will be addressing stormwater flooding issues in the area. Berrima Road is classified as a distributor road, providing a major road link for most of Sheidow Park. As such, the City of Marion is committed to completing this essential stormwater project in the most efficient timeframe before the onset of winter.