Treleavens Drain – timber renewal

What

Works to renew a section of Treleavens Drain.

Why

The drain timber lining is being renewed due to the collapsing of the existing structure, caused by the large trees along one side of the drain. These trees will be removed as part of the renewal project.

Where

143 Lower Styx Road, Bottle Lake.

When

24 November 2025 to April 2026. Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm (weather/site condition dependent).

Contact

The main contractor is City Care Property. Phone 0508 248 922, Monday to Friday, 8am and 5pm.

Details

  • Some large trees will be felled as part of the works, allowing for the effective renewal of this timber lined drain.
  • Treleavens Drain will remain functional throughout the duration of the project. 
  • The lower section of the drain will be naturalised as part of renewal process, combined with additional landscape plantings and replacement trees along the alignment.  
  • Traffic management with be established during the tree removal process and then reduced following this activity, allowing for normal traffic flows in both directions.
  • Public access to the Styx River at this site may be limited at times for the duration of this project.

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