Local government is increasingly turning to recycled infrastructure to meet sustainability targets without compromising on performance — and Campbelltown Council in South Australia is leading the way.
In a June 2026 update, the Council outlined its commitment to a cleaner, more sustainable future for the community, highlighting a series of infrastructure trials focused on reducing environmental impact. Alongside plant-based road rejuvenation treatments, one initiative stood out: the adoption of The Green Pipe for stormwater upgrades.
Why The Green Pipe?
The Green Pipe is manufactured in Australia entirely from recycled plastic sourced through household kerbside recycling — the same yellow-lidded bins found in driveways across the country. Rather than sending that plastic to landfill, it’s given a genuine second life as durable, high-performance stormwater infrastructure.
Compared to traditional concrete piping, recycled poly pipe is significantly lighter, easier to transport and install, and requires far less energy to produce. The result is a smaller carbon footprint across the entire product lifecycle, without sacrificing the durability councils need for long-term infrastructure investment.
Real results in Tranmere
Campbelltown Council has already put this to the test. As part of the Hallett Avenue drainage upgrade in Tranmere, The Green Pipe was installed to help address ongoing localised flooding in the area. It’s a practical, real-world example of how sustainable materials can solve genuine community infrastructure problems — not just tick an environmental box.
Supporting the circular economy
Projects like this reflect a broader shift happening across local government: choosing materials that extend asset lifespan, reduce disruption during installation, and keep valuable resources circulating rather than ending up as waste. For councils balancing environmental targets against tight infrastructure budgets, The Green Pipe offers a rare combination — genuinely lower emissions and a genuinely practical build.
As more councils look for infrastructure partners who can deliver on both fronts, Campbelltown’s Hallett Avenue project is a strong example of what’s possible when sustainability and performance aren’t treated as a trade-off.
