Storm-water Drainage Barossa Valley

Storm-water Drainage Barossa Valley

Stormwater drainage is the network of pits, pipes and overland flow paths that move rain and run-off off a site safely and in line with council requirements, protecting the building, the site and neighbouring properties from ponding, erosion and flooding. Total Earthworx delivers stormwater drainage for councils, schools, developers, agribusiness sites and commercial clients across the Barossa Valley and regional South Australia.

Since 1997 · SA Builders Licence BLD 187058 · CCF SA Member · Fully Insured · Wet Hire Only · Operators Included

Need drainage designed around an existing site constraint?

Send us your site plan and we'll quote the drainage scope.

Our Stormwater Drainage Services

Pit & Pipe Drainage

Installation of stormwater pits and piped drainage networks sized and graded to move water off site to the correct discharge point.


Site Drainage Design & Installation

Drainage laid out around your site's actual fall, hardstand and building footprint, not a generic layout retrofitted after the fact.


Detention & Retention Systems

On-site stormwater detention and retention where council conditions require flows to be managed before they leave the site.



Council-Compliant Connections

Connections into existing council stormwater infrastructure carried out to the relevant council's specifications and inspected accordingly.

How Stormwater Drainage Works With Total Earthworx

  1. Tell us the scope: Site plan, existing constraints and where the water needs to end up.
  2. Site assessment & fixed quote: We check for existing underground services, assess falls and any council conditions, then quote against the actual job.
  3. Scheduled into your program: Drainage sequenced with earthmoving, retaining walls and other civil works so it is not the item holding things up.
  4. Installed, tested & signed off: Laid to grade, backfilled and compacted, connected and ready for inspection.

Stormwater Drainage & Council Approval

Stormwater management is generally a condition of development approval in South Australia, and councils typically require an approved drainage plan showing how run-off is managed and discharged before they sign off a project. Any site with existing underground services should also be checked before excavation starts; Before You Dig Australia is the standard way to do that. We work to approved drainage plans through PlanSA and can point you in the right direction on what your council requires.

Who We Work With

  • Councils & schools: Public infrastructure and drainage works, delivered to council specification.
  • Developers & subdivisions: Stormwater sequenced as part of the broader civil scope alongside earthmoving and retaining walls.
  • Agribusiness & industrial sites: Compliant drainage for grain receival areas, hardstands and processing facilities, built to handle real volumes, not just a driveway.
  • Commercial sites: Drainage compliance for new builds, carparks and site upgrades, with our 24/7 call-out service available for urgent flooding issues.

Why Choose Total Earthworx

  • Since 1997: Nearly three decades delivering civil works across the Barossa.
  • Licensed & accredited: SA Builders Licence BLD 187058, Civil Contractors Federation members, fully insured.
  • One civil contractor: Drainage sequenced with earthmoving, retaining walls and site works, not managed as a separate trade.
  • 24/7 emergency call out: Available for urgent drainage and flooding issues on council and commercial sites.
  • Procurement-ready: Fixed quotes, current insurance and safety documentation supplied upfront for principal contractor sign-off.

Since 1997 · SA Builders Licence BLD 187058 · CCF SA Member · Fully Insured · Wet Hire Only · Operators Included

Drainage that gets signed off first time.

Let's talk about your site plan and your council's requirements.

Servicing the Barossa Valley & Regional SA

Based in Nuriootpa, we deliver stormwater drainage across the Barossa Valley, including Tanunda, Angaston, Lyndoch and Williamstown, plus Kapunda, Gawler, Freeling, Eden Valley and wider regional South Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in stormwater drainage installation?

Stormwater drainage covers pits, piped networks and, where required, on-site detention or retention, sized and graded to move run-off to the correct discharge point and installed to council specification.


Do I need council approval for stormwater works in South Australia?

Stormwater management is generally a condition of development approval, and most councils require an approved drainage plan before work starts, assessed through PlanSA. Talk to us about your site and we'll confirm what your council needs.


Can you connect into existing council stormwater infrastructure?

Yes. We carry out connections to existing council infrastructure to the relevant specification and arrange inspection where required.


Can drainage be sequenced with other civil works?

Yes. Stormwater drainage is usually one part of a bigger civil scope. We sequence it with earthmoving, retaining walls and site works so it doesn't hold up your program.


How is stormwater drainage priced?

Pricing depends on pipe length, pit numbers, ground conditions and any detention or retention requirements. We assess the site and quote against the specific scope.

Get a Quote

Talk to a stormwater drainage team that's delivered for the Barossa since 1997.

Send us your site plan and we'll come back with scope, timing and price.