Cummins Residential Land Development, East Terrace
Express Interest or Purchase a Lot
Construction Update
Update - Reporting Period 10/10/2026 - 23/10/2026
In the last week, works have commenced on the installation of the effluent gravity main system. Due to the flat grades in Cummins, the deepest sections of this system are over five metres deep, making the initial progress very slow as a large amount of material needed to be excavated to install the pits and pipes.
Works Completed This Fortnight
- Completed laying stormwater system to basin.
- Commenced installation of the effluent gravity main.
Upcoming Works for Fortnight
- Continue effluent gravity network installation.
- Continue with the mobilising of the plant needed to complete the works.
Impacts to Adjoining Land
- Trucks moving equipment and materials to site.
Disclaimer
Please note that the above schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, contractor availability, and other unforeseen circumstances. Every effort will be made to keep the community informed of any changes as they arise.
Update - Reporting Period 28/09/2026 - 9/10/2026
During the fortnight, the installation of the stormwater system continued with progress slowing as the trench depth now exceeds 3 metres. This resulted in needing to move thousands of tonnes of material. Deliveries of the materials for the effluent system continued and have largely been completed.
Works Completed This Fortnight
- Continued laying stormwater system to basin.
- Preparations for the installation of the effluent gravity main.
- Material deliveries for te gravity main pipework.
- Deliveries of gravity main bedding material.
- Completed construction of all-weather access.
Upcoming Works for Fortnight
- Complete the stormwater installation.
- Commence installing effluent gravity network.
- Continue with the mobilising of the plant needed to complete the works.
Update - Reporting Period 11/09/2026 - 25/09/2026
A break in the wet weather has allowed productive works to get underway. During the fortnight the installation of the stormwater system commenced and has been over half completed. Deliveries of the materials for the effluent system commenced and will continue over the coming fortnight.
Works Completed This Fortnight
- Installed 70% of the underground stormwater system. This system runs to the basin to the northeast of the development.
- Preparations for the installation of the effluent gravity main.
- Mobilise trench shoring
- Material deliveries for the gravity main pipework
- Deliveries of gravity main bedding material
- Completion of the hard stand laydown area.
Upcoming Work for Fortnight
- Complete constructing of all the all-weather access into the site once the low areas have dried out.
- Mobilise materials the junction pit materials for the CWMS gravity system.
- Commence installing stormwater system and effluent gravity network.
- Continue with mobilising of the plant needed to complete the works.
Update - Reporting Period 28/08/2026 - 11/09/2026
Due to yet another excessively wet period during the last fortnight, one week of work has been lost.
Works Completed This Fortnight
- Continued mobilisation of plant, equipment and amenities to site.
- Built an all-weather access onto site.
Upcoming Works for Fortnight
- Continue constructing an all-weather access into the site.
- Build an all-weather hardstand/laydown area.
- Mobilising materials for the CWMS and stormwater works.
- Commence installing stormwater system and effluent gravity network.
Update - Reporting Period 31/07/2026 - 14/08/2026
The construction team will be mobilising plant and equipment to the site in the coming fortnight. Once the site is set up, works will move onto the installation of the effluent gravity main.
Works Completed This Fortnight
Nil.
Upcoming Works for Fortnight
- Mobilise plant, equipment and amenities to site.
- Mobilising materials for the CWMS works.
- Construction of all weather access into the site.
- Commence installing effluent gravity network.
Update - Reporting Period 18/07/2026 – 01/08/2026
Earthworks have been completed. The next stage of works will involve the installation of the effluent gravity main, which is now expected to commence in mid to late July.
No works are scheduled to occur on site until this stage begins. Further update will be provided once a confirmed recommencement date is available.
Upcoming Works for Fortnight
No works are scheduled on site until the CWMS works, including effluent pipe laying, now expected to being in early August.
Overview
Nil.
About the Project
The regional housing shortage challenge is impacting community prosperity and economic growth.
The local issue facing Cummins is exasperated by the shortage of suitable land available within the township for residential development.
10 years ago Council was proactive in purchasing the 11 hectares of land on the southern boundary of the township, Lot 10 East Terrace (area marked below)
Since then, the impediment to developing the land has been the cost of the enabling infrastructure to service the new allotments making the development financially unviable. Over the past 5 years several State and Federal Government grants have been applied for unsuccessfully to fund this works to address this shortfall.
Community feedback received through the Cummins Township Master Planning process in 2023 reaffirmed housing supply to be one of the highest priority issues the community requested Council to address. This was supported by additional business surveys undertaken to test likely demand.
A media release on 20 December 2024 provided an update on the initiative as a high priority of the Master Plan and Council’s Strategic Plan 2024-34.
Council has entered a deed agreement with Renewal SA to allocate 5 allotments within Stage One of the three stage development for their Government Employee Housing Scheme. The allotments are in exchange for critical funding to enable infrastructure works as State Government’s contribution to make Stage One of the project financially viable.
Stage One will deliver 30 allotments ranging in size from 600sqm to 1,642sqm and will be subdivided with roadway and services ready for connection within the next 24 months.
The new land division will offer the region and community numerous benefits including:
- Increase in land and housing supply
- Revitalisation of the township
- New residents, resulting in employers having greater access to, and retention of staff
- Diversity in residents contributes to the social fabric of the town
- Retention of retired farmers, increasing volunteerism opportunities and childcare options for parents re-entering workforce
- Increase in population and retention of younger residents seeking employment in the region instead of having to move to enjoy independence
- Opportunity for businesses to expand their offering
- Increase in new services to cater to increased demand
- Economic benefits i.e. jobs through construction, new resident expenditure