Start–finish: June 2019 - ongoing in stages
Location: Sections through Mt Roskill, New Lynn and Titirangi
Upcoming works on McCullough Avenue, Mt Roskill
Our contractor is currently laying the watermain on Duke Street, Mt Roskill between the Duke Street/Mount Eden Road intersection, working their way towards the Duke Street/McCullough intersection. These works are progressing well, and we estimate this section to be finished by late October 2023 (weather dependent).
From Monday 9 October 2023 we will start works on McCullough Avenue and begin laying the watermain pipeline from the McCullough Avenue/Duke Street intersection working our way to the McCullough/Fyvie Avenue intersection. We estimate this section of works will take approximately three months to complete (weather dependent).
Please note, that Duke Street will remain closed with resident only access, as shown on the map below. As we progress closer towards the McCullough/Fyvie Avenue intersection, the works area and traffic management will change slightly from what is shown below. We will update this page once these changes come into effect.
How will this affect you?
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Working hours will be from 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 2pm on Saturday including some statutory holidays.
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Traffic management and detours will be in place while we install the watermain on McCullough Avenue and Duke Street.
Click here for an enlarged version of the works and traffic management map shown below
Service investigations – Donovan Street, Blockhouse Bay
Monday 11 September onwards
From Monday 4 September 2023 for approximately three weeks our contractor March Cato will commence service investigations on Donovan Street, Blockhouse Bay. These investigations are required to locate existing services in the road corridor before we commence the construction of the section of watermains on Donovan Street in November 2023.
Working hours are Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm and Saturdays 8am – 6pm. Please note, that city bound traffic will be diverted around the investigation areas.
Traffic management and a detour around the investigation areas will be in place. For more information, please click here to view the traffic notice.
Work happening in your neighbourhood
Duke Street, Mt Roskill
Late last year, we completed works in your area on Scout Avenue, Mt Roskill. These works included installing a section of the new Huia 1 watermain by trenching method from the Mt Albert/Scout Avenue intersection to the intersection of Scout Avenue and Simmonds Avenue, Mt Roskill.
We're now back to complete the section of Duke Street starting from the Duke Street/Mount Eden Road intersection and working our way down to the Duke Street/McCullough intersection. It is estimated that this section of works will be completed by late January 2024 (weather dependent). Once finished, we will complete the section of works from the McCullough Avenue/Fyvie Avenue intersection to the McCullough Avenue/Duke Street intersection. Refer to the map below for the section of work.
How will this affect you?
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Working hours will be from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday and 7am to 2pm on Saturday including some statutory holidays.
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Traffic management will be in place 24/7 during construction for the safety of the public, traffic, and our workers. The road will be closed near open excavations, resident access past the excavation area may be restricted during work hours. The traffic controllers on site will advise when you can get past. Please expect delays. Vehicle access is unavailable for properties near the open excavations. If there is a need for vehicle access to your property to be restricted, you will be notified in advance of the exact timing of the restrictions with a separate notice.
- A detour will be in place while we install the watermain on the section of Duke Street as shown on the map above.
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Some street parking will need to be temporarily removed near the work site to allow traffic management to be set up as part of the approved traffic management plan.
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Construction works will generate some noise and vibration; however, levels will be kept to a minimum and in accordance with Auckland Council and consent requirements.
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Please note that water supply to properties will not be affected during the works.
The intersection of Daffodil Street and Konini Road to 172 Konini Road, Titirangi
Our Huia 1 project team recently finished laying the final watermain pipe on Daffodil Street. They are now installing the new watermain from the corner of Daffodil Street and Konini Road intersection to the water reservoir at 172 Konini Road. The work will be carried out in two stages and if the weather plays ball they will be finished by approximately end of November. Traffic management will be in place around these works to ensure the community, road users and our team are safe. Please refer to the maps below for further details.
Stage 1
Stage 2
How will this affect you?
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Working hours will be from 7am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 2pm on Saturday including some statutory holidays.
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Traffic management will be in place 24/7 during construction for the safety of the public, traffic, and our workers. The road will be closed near open excavations, resident vehicle access past the excavation area may be restricted during work hours. The traffic controllers on site will advise you when you can get past. Please expect delays. Vehicle access is unavailable for properties near the open excavations. If there is a need for vehicle access to your property to be restricted, you will be notified in advance of the exact timing of the restrictions with a separate notice.
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Some street parking will need to be temporarily removed near the work site to allow traffic management to be set up as part of the approved traffic management plan.
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Construction works will generate some noise and vibration: however, levels will be kept to a minimum and in accordance with Auckland Council and consent requirements.
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Please note that water supply to properties will not be affected during the works.
Why are we doing this?
We are renewing the large-diameter watermain called Huia No.1 which has reached the end of its useful life. The watermain was built in the 1940s after World War II. To extend its life we rehabilitated the watermain in the 1980s but we now need to build a new pipe. Over the next few years, the 17km pipe is being built in sections across West and Central Auckland. We thank you for your patience and understanding while we undertake these essential works.
Click on the map below to enlarge it and see the remaining work to be completed
Upcoming project areas
Mt Roskill/Three Kings
Marion Avenue and Winstone Road: Dates still to be confirmed.
Scout Avenue to Duke Street: Duke Street works are starting on Monday 31 July 2023.
Blockhouse Bay
Donovan Street Blockhouse Bay: October 2023 until 2025 (exact finish date to be confirmed).
Epsom
St Andrews Road to Gillies Avenue: Dates still to be confirmed.
General traffic management FAQs
Q: Why do we not have tidal flow (changing of traffic flows during the day and night)?
A: Tidal flow is a viable option where there are multiple lanes that can be changed i.e. Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Where there is only one lane through residential streets, tidal flow is not feasible. It is not safe for local residents as traffic flows change during the day and confusion around traffic direction could occur.
Q: Why don’t we use traffic lights or stop-go operations?
A: This is not feasible due to the length of the work sites. Traffic queues would become too long making it less efficient than one way traffic.
Q: How will we notify road users?
A: VMS digital sign boards are the most effective way to communicate with road users. In advance of the works we implemented VMS boards.
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Newsletters
Huia 1 watermain: June 2023 newsletter
Huia 1 watermain: December 2022 newsletter
Huia 1 watermain: Winstone Road to Duke Street - August 2020 newsletter
Huia 1 watermain: Pascoe Street to Marion Avenue - August 2020 newsletter
Huia 1 watermain: Titirangi section: August 2020 newsletter
Huia 1 watermain: Puketāpapa - June 2022 newsletter