Reclaimed water solution for Morphettville Racecourse

Vinidex met the unique demands of the Morphettville Racecourse upgrade, delivering a durable CoEx solution for reclaimed water and exceptional delivery management to fit the track’s tight schedule.

Project Background

Renowned as South Australia’s premier horse racing club, Morphettville Racecourse is located just 10 km from Adelaide’s CBD and is home to two racetracks used seven days a week for racing, training, and special events.

To keep the grounds in peak condition, the club embarked on a full irrigation system upgrade, incorporating a new pump station, replacement of all main lines, and sprinkler upgrades. The existing PVC main line was replaced with durable HDPE poly pipe to improve longevity and performance.

The upgrade needed to be completed without disrupting the racecourse’s busy schedule, requiring tight delivery windows and precise coordination to work around events, horses, trainers, and patrons.

Project requirements and challenges

• Durability: The irrigation system needed to withstand heavy daily use and deliver long-term reliability.
• Compliance: South Australian regulations require purple CoEx pipe for reclaimed water applications.
• Scheduling: Deliveries had to be coordinated to specific times to avoid interrupting racetrack operations.
• Speed: Materials needed to be supplied quickly to meet the short installation timeframe.

Vinidex solution

Vinidex supplied a range of PE100 Purple CoEx pipe in DN110mm, DN160mm, and DN315mm diameters, in both 12m lengths and 100m coils, meeting the South Australian requirements for reclaimed water applications.

“We chose Vinidex as our irrigation partner as a result of their service, their ability to supply the materials in the timeframe provided, and their price. We love their product not only because their quality is fantastic, but because they are environmentally friendly.”
– Luke Behn, Thinkwater Branch Manager, SA.

Vinidex played a crucial role in ensuring the irrigation upgrade did not disrupt the busy schedule of Morphettville Racecourse. The project required strict delivery windows and tight installation schedules. To meet these demands, Vinidex coordinated multiple same-day deliveries as well as follow-up deliveries on subsequent days, all timed precisely to meet the installation schedule. This careful planning ensured materials arrived exactly when needed without causing delays or downtime.

A key part of the solution was Vinidex’s commitment to using the same driver for most deliveries. This driver’s familiarity with the racecourse site and delivery logistics improved efficiency and saved valuable time during the restricted access periods. Drivers were also flexible and patient, waiting safely offsite until the track was clear before unloading. This delivery strategy minimised disruption, kept the project on schedule, and allowed the racecourse to maintain its full operational calendar throughout the upgrade.

Results

Vinidex’s PE100 Purple CoEx pipe provided a durable, regulation-compliant solution for reclaimed water irrigation at Morphettville Racecourse. Its high impact strength and exceptional quality make it well suited to handle the demands of a busy racetrack environment.

South Australian regulations require purple CoEx pipe for reclaimed water, which differs from the purple striped pipe commonly used on the East Coast. Vinidex’s product met these requirements while offering long-term reliability for the racecourse’s irrigation system.

Thanks to Vinidex’s careful delivery planning and flexible scheduling, the irrigation upgrade was completed on time without disrupting racing, training, or other events.

“We’ve worked with Vinidex on many projects in the past and the quality of Vinidex pipe is always exceptional. We couldn’t be any happier.” – Luke Behn, Thinkwater Branch Manager, SA.

This project demonstrates how Vinidex combines superior product quality with outstanding service to meet the unique demands of high-performance environments like Morphettville Racecourse.