Owairaka and Wesley water upgrades

Why is the project needed?

We are undertaking upgrades to the water network to cater for current and future development and population growth in the area. The project involves the construction of approximately 4,200 metres of new watermain with sections ranging from 200mm to 500mm in diameter, A new bulk supply point will also be constructed as part of the project. It enable 7,200 new dwellings proposed by Kāinga Ora, plus 770 infill dwellings within the Wesley neighbourhood.

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The project will take place in two stages

Stage 1

Completed sections of work  

Construction of a new bulk supply point chamber in the road near 2 La Veta Avenue and a pipeline connecting to an existing bulk supply point chamber on Richardson Road was completed in May 2022.

Stage 2

The works involve construction of a new pipeline from the Owairaka reservoir along La Veta Avenue and Richardson Road into the Wesley area.

The early works package started in mid to late November 2023 when we began laying the watermain on O’Donnell Avenue (the Richardson Road end). We have completed works on O’Donnell Avenue and are currently working on Parkinson Avenue. We still have works on Farrelly Avenue and Denize Road to complete. We estimate this early works package will take approximately nine months to complete

The main works will commence mid-2024 and include works along Richardson Road, upper La Veta Avenue, O’Donnell Avenue, Denny Avenue, May Road and Memorial Avenue in Mt Roskill. The approximate duration for these works is 18 months. 
 

Road closure O’Donnell Avenue and Parkinson Avenue, Wesley  

We would like to provide an update that from Monday 4 March 2024 our crew will be returning to O’Donnell Avenue to carry out the tie in works for the new water connection into the existing services located on Richardson Road. 

This work will be carried out between Parkinson Avenue and Richardson Road (as shown on the map below) and will take approximately 3 weeks to complete (weather dependent). 

This work could not be carried out prior to Christmas 2023 due to space restrictions and being confined to one lane within the work zone. 

Due to the nature of the works requirements, a full road closure will be required to allow us to get this work done as safely and quickly as possible. 

Please refer to the map below for the section of work and traffic management in place. Click for an enlarged view.

How will this affect you? 

• Working hours - will be between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday. Saturday work will only be utilised if required. 

• Traffic management - will be present throughout the duration of the project. This will consist of a complete road closure during working hours. Resident access will be maintained.  

• Please allow extra time for travelling. There will be times when machinery will need to move to allow vehicles to pass by. 

• Street parking within the work zone will be restricted. Please park within your property if possible. 

• Pedestrian access will be maintained. There may be times where foot traffic is detoured to keep everyone safe. Please follow all posted signage. 

• Construction works - will create noise, vibration, and dust. We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum and will be working in accordance with the levels approved by Auckland Council. 

• Driveway access will be maintained during this time. Please enter your property from Farrelly Avenue. 
   

Works on O’Donnell Avenue to Parkinson Avenue

From Monday 13 November 2023, our contractor Fulton Hogan will commence laying the new watermain in the Wesley area. The first stage of the project will involve a new watermain along O’Donnell Avenue, Parkinson Avenue, Farrelly Avenue & Denize Road. These works are estimated to take approximately 6 months to complete (weather dependent).  

The first section (stage 1) on O’Donnell Avenue and Parkinson Avenue is estimated to take approximately 10 weeks to complete (not including the Christmas break and these works are weather dependent). As the project progresses, we will keep you updated when the next stages of works start.
 

Current works on Parkinson Avenue

Our crew is currently working on Parkinson Avenue up to the intersection of Farrelly Avenue. We estimate the team will be finished up to the intersection of Parkinson/Farrelly Avenue by 22 March. 
 

Upcoming works on Farrelly Avenue

From 25 March until late April 2024 these dates are weather dependent and subject to change) our crew will be working on Farrelly Avenue between Parkinson Avenue and Denize Avenue. As this section of road is very narrow, a full road closure will be in place to allow sufficient space for a safe working conditions. Please refer to the maps for the traffic management in place during working hours.



Outside work hours (6pm-7am), the site will be left in a safe but accessible condition. This is to allow entry and exit whilst the site is unattended.

Once we reinstate the Parkinson Avenue/Farrelly Avenue corner, we will setup the traffic management shown below. This traffic management will be day and night for approximately six weeks. 

 

How will this affect you? 

• Working hours will be between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday. Saturday work will only be utilised if required. 

• Traffic management  will be present throughout the duration of the project. This will consist of a complete road closure during working hours and residents access after working hours. 

• Outside work hours (6pm-7am) the site will be left in a safe but accessible condition for residents to access their properties. 

• Please allow extra time for travelling. There will be times when machinery will need to move to allow vehicles to pass by. 

• Street parking within the work zone will be restricted. Please park within your property if possible. 

• Pedestrian access will be maintained. There may be times where foot traffic is detoured to keep everyone safe. Please follow all posted signage. 

• Construction works will create noise, vibration and dust. We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum and will be working in accordance with the levels approved by Auckland Council. 

Want more information or have questions?

Please email [email protected]