5/08/25

Local Board – Henderson-Massey

Council Ward – Waitākere

From August 11, Watercare and our contractors will begin work to upgrade a section of watermain along Waione Ave, Te Atatū (see map below). These works are a part of Watercare’s Renewals Programme which replaces aging watermains, reducing the risks of leaks and disruption to the water supply of Te Atatū.

How will these works affect you?

• These works are expected to take approximately five weeks to complete.

• Work hours will typically be from 7.00am – 7.00pm Monday to Friday.

• While the work may generate some noise, please be assured that it will be kept to a minimum and within levels approved by Auckland Council.

• Toward the end of the project, we will need to undertake a water shutdown. We will notify affected parties five days in advance of the shutdown, and it will be planned at a time that will minimise disruption.

• The water meter serving your property may be replaced during these renewal works. If we need to access your property you will be notified in advance.

A shoulder closure will be in place along Waione Ave. You may also notice the following temporary traffic changes:

• Reduced on street parking

• Reduced lane widths

• Reduced speed limits

• Pedestrian detours / educed footpath width

• Stop/Go traffic control in operation

Thank you in advance for your patience. We will ensure measures are in place to minimise any unnecessary disruption for the duration of this project.

Any questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please contact Kim Yu on 021 101 9736 or email Watercare at [email protected]

5/08/25

Local Board – Waitākere Ranges

Council Ward – Waitākere

We would like to provide an update about the Nihotupu 1 watermain project which started in late May 2025.

Project background

The original Nihotupu 1 watermain was laid around 1905 with predominantly cast-iron pipe. Water is pumped from the Titirangi Reservoirs to the Nihotupu Reservoir and supplies approximately 18,000 elevated customers in Laingholm and Titirangi.

Due to the age and condition of the existing Nihotupu 1 watermain it needs to be replaced.

The overall construction timeframe for these works is from late May until late 2025. The majority of these works are in the Titirangi area.

Please refer to the overall site map for the works for the entire project

Update on current works

Our contractor for the project March Cato has been busy working on various sections in the Titirangi area since late May 2025. Works include a bulk supply point on Atkinson Road and watermain construction on Kaurilands Road, Daffodil Street and Konini Road.

These works are progressing well and are on track to be completed by approximately mid-October 2025.

Upcoming sections of works on Scenic Drive and Huia Road, Titirangi

From Tuesday 5 August 2025, our contractor March Cato and City Contractors will begin works for a watermain on a section of Scenic Drive, Huia Road and a small section of Kohu Road. On Tuesday 5 August we will setup our traffic management as shown on the map below. On Wednesday 6 August we will start investigations to locate existing services in the road corridor.

Thursday 7 August 2025, our crew will start construction works.

For these works we will be undertaking night works from the hours of 8pm to 5am.

Please refer to the map below showing the works area and the extent of our closure

Traffic management will be in place in the form of stop-go operation during the night shift. During the day access will be maintained in both directions.

These sections of works are estimated to take approximately two months to complete.

How will this affect you?

• Working hours will be from 8pm to 5am Monday to Sunday.

• Traffic management will be in place in the form of a stop-go operation during our night shifts.

• Some street parking will need to be temporarily removed near the work site to allow traffic management to be setup as part of the approved traffic management plan.

• 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.

• Please note that water supply to properties will not be affected during these works.

We understand that construction for major projects such as this one can be disruptive. We aim to be a good neighbour while we’re working in your area and will work with you to minimise disruption where we can.

We will also be out in your community during works, ensuring signage and information is clear to residents and traffic. Thank you for your patience while we undertake these important works.

We take our commitment to our customers seriously. We know that our infrastructure projects can at times be disruptive, so our team always tries their best to mitigate any potential issues and respond promptly to complaints. We want to make sure that we are continually improving how we deliver our projects to better benefit Auckland’s communities. Please let us know what we did well and where we can do better. Your feedback and opinions matter to us. If you have feedback about the Nihotupu 1 watermain, click here (and select Nihotupu 1 Watermain from the drop down list).

Any questions?

You can reach out to us at [email protected] and click here for the project webpage.