What |
We are progressing our Phase 3 work area further south. This work relates to the wider project to upgrade wastewater pipes and other underground services, extend the Nor'West Arc cycleway, and complete a street renewal. See below for more detail on the traffic impacts. |
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Why |
To upgrade old wastewater and water supply infrastructure; to make the roads safer and more accessible for cyclists and pedestrians; and to reconstruct the road and footpaths, which are in need of renewal. |
Where |
Aorangi Road, between Wairakei Road and Bateman Avenue, Bryndwr |
When |
30 June 2025 to end October 2025. Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Isaac Construction. Phone 027 323 0056, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm or email MCRnorwestarc@isaac.co.nz. Please advise Isaac Construction if you have any specific property access requirements, e.g. medical visits, large deliveries, home help and any planned works. |
Details
This works notice relates to Stage 1, phase 3, and two further transitions in the traffic management coming up. Phase 3 work is located along Aorangi Road, between Wairakei Road and Wai-iti Stream (just south of Brookside Terrace) and includes the following scope:
- Major wastewater and underground service upgrades along Aorangi Road.
- Preparations for future kerb and channel, road and footpath renewals.
- Cycleway construction.
We began phase 3 work on 26 May, starting with the section of Aorangi Road (south) between Wairakei Road and Colwyn Street. From 30 June, this work will extend to Brookside Terrace, and from the end of July traffic management will extend to Bateman Avenue. The two upcoming traffic management states are detailed below.
At times, night work may be required. Prior to this happening, those who may be impacted by the work will receive further notification.
Traffic impacts
30 June 2025 to end of July:
- The road closure currently in place on Aorangi Road, south of Wairakei Road, will extend to Brookside Terrace.
- The citybound one-way system on Wairakei Road, between Jennifer Street and Pitcairn Crescent, will remain in place.
- The one-way system on Aorangi Road (north section) - flowing from Condell Avenue to Wairakei Road - will remain in place.
Traffic management to support access to properties in the work area will include the use of temporary traffic lights. More information will be provided to affected residents and businesses.
End of July 2025 to October 2025 (see map):
- Two-way traffic will be reinstated on Wairakei Road and on Aorangi Road (north).
- At the intersection of Aorangi Road and Wairakei Road, entry to Aorangi Road (south) will reinstated (but no exit).
- A southwest one-way system will be in place on Aorangi Road (south), with traffic flowing from Wairakei Road down to Bateman Avenue.
- At the intersection of Brookside Terrace and Aorangi Road, both Brookside Terrace approaches will have a no entry/exit in place.
- Colwyn Street residents will need to use the one-way system when entering and exiting their street.
More information about traffic management to support access to properties in the work area will be provided to affected residents and businesses.
Information for residents and businesses
- There will be no on-street parking in the work area.
- There will be increased construction noise and vibration at times, but we will do our best to keep this to a minimum.
- Please put your bins out as usual by 6am on your collection day. Our team will be in touch to communicate a plan of how we will manage bin collection during the work.
- Businesses will remain open as usual. Please follow pedestrian and cycle signs when visiting businesses. Signposted customer parking will be available on both Aorangi Road (north) and Wairakei Road.
Keep in touch
Visit ccc.govt.nz/norwestarc/ for general project information. For any enquiries, or to request updates, please call or text Isaac Construction on 0273230056 or email MCRnorwestarc@isaac.co.nz
Isaac Construction hold a resident drop-in session on the first Tuesday of every month at 5pm at Elmswood Retirement Village, 56 Colwyn Street – feel free to come along with any questions or feedback.
Noise
There may be increased noise, dust and vibrations during work but it shouldn’t impact on your power, water, gas or phone services.
Safety
Safety is our biggest priority so please keep children and pets away from worksites.
Bins
Please put your bins out as usual before 6am on your collection day. Our crew will move and return them if needed.
