The stormwater pipe and outfall structure at Corsair Bay, Lyttleton, is being replaced because the existing pipe has reached the end of its service life.
We’re replacing 330 metres of pipe, extending from just south of Park Terrace, through Corsair Bay Reserve to the shoreline.
Our stormwater system is an underground network of pipes that drains the rain off our roads, footpaths and from our gutters, diverting it into streams, rivers and eventually out to sea.
We’re working hard to get the job done as quickly as we can. We appreciate your patience while we carry out this essential work.
The work starts on 7 April 2026 and is expected to take six months to complete. See the start works notice(external link) for more details.
Find out more about our stormwater and drainage network.
Access to the beach
Pedestrian access will be maintained to and along the beach, so people can continue to walk and swim there.
The two parking areas above the beach and the toilet block will be closed while the work is underway. On-street parking will be available as usual on Park Terrace, and public toilets are available at Cass Bay and Naval Point.
Traffic impacts
Signage at the beach will show the pedestrian pathways.
A reduced speed limit and minor traffic management – such as stop/go signage and e-traffic lights – may be in place at times to keep workers and anyone passing through the site safe.