Well Head Security Improvement Programme - Avonhead PS

What

Christchurch City Council and our contractors are working to upgrade the well heads on Main South Road so the local Sockburn pump station can supply un-chlorinated drinking water.

Why

The water from the pump station is currently being treated with chlorine. Once this work is
complete, it will no longer need chlorine treatment.

Where

Avonhead Pump Station Property at 14 Russley Road.

When

Monday 29th July to Mid November 2019.

Contact

The contractor is SEIPP Construction Ltd. Contact Greg Valentine on 03 423 1718 between
8am and 5pm. Advise us if you have specific property access requirements e.g medical visits, home help, large vehicle deliveries, planned works.

  • Christchurch City Council's contractor will be working at the Russley Road water pump station over the next few months upgrading two below-ground well heads.
  • Removal of old unused wells, before leaving site.
  • Carry out a new Asphalt reinstatement to the area.
  • The work will allow the local pump station to supply residents and businesses in the area with safe drinking water.
  • The only impacts to traffic is expected to be a shoulder closure to allow trucks to access and leave the site on certain days with possible lane drop as and when required.

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