Today we celebrated the official opening of our new depot in Seaford, a significant milestone in our commitment to enhancing electricity reliability and supporting the growing needs of the southern suburbs and Fleurieu Peninsula.

The state-of-the-art facility, spanning 25,000 square meters, replaces the 6,000 square metre Morphett Vale depot, and provides a modern and efficient base for crews to respond to network events and undertake critical projects and maintenance.

There is substantial growth in Adelaide’s south with development plans underway for new homes and business including plans for 1700 at Sellicks Beach, 600 at Noarlunga and 3600 at the old Port Stanvac refinery site.

SA Power Networks CEO, Andrew Bills, said this growth necessitates an upgraded infrastructure network to meet increasing demand. "This new depot is a significant investment in the future of our network in Adelaide’s South," he said. "It will improve our ability to deliver network projects and respond to network events, more efficiently, and ultimately ensure that we continue to strengthen our focus on network reliability in the Fleurieu region”. 

Picture: An aerial view of the new Seaford depot.

Features

The Seaford depot boasts a range of features designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve crew safety, including:

• Eco-friendly design: Incorporating sustainable features such as 98kW of solar panels to offset energy consumption, a 75,000-litre stormwater storage tank to minimise environmental impact, and a retention basin to collect and filter surface runoff before discharge.
• Expanded operational capacity: Featuring a 2,000 sqm logistics warehouse, 10 undercover EWP bays, a 225 sqm store, and expanded meeting space.
• Enhanced crew facilities: Providing comfortable and well-equipped spaces for crews to rest and prepare for their shifts, including indoor and outdoor eating areas and a kitchen.
• Sustainable transport: Charging facilities for 2 EVs, with the capacity to expand to up to 16.
• Improved safety features: Incorporating the latest safety measures, including CCTV and electric fencing, to protect our crews and the community.

Picture: The new depot has environmental features such as 98kW of solar panels to offset energy consumption.

Benefits for the local community:

The opening of the new depot will bring significant benefits to the southern suburbs and Fleurieu community, including:

• Faster response times: The depot’s location enables optimal support for the growing region, reducing response times during network events.
• Job Creation: With the larger, modern facility, there are expanded future employment opportunities, including apprenticeships.
• Enhanced crew safety and well-being: Modern facilities, designed for crew comfort to reduce fatigue, improve mental health, and contribute to overall safety.

“The opening of this depot marks a significant milestone in our ongoing investment in South Australia’s electricity network. It reflects our commitment to providing a reliable and resilient electricity supply to support the growth and prosperity of this region,” said Mr Bills.

Official opening

View pictures from the opening ceremony on Tuesday 18 February 2025.