What |
We’re installing new water main and sub-main pipes, to keep water flowing to you and your whānau. |
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Why |
To replace the existing pipes, which have reached the end of their service life. This project is part of the Northwest water and roading upgrades programme. |
Where |
Wairakei Road, between Wooldridge Road and Breens Road, Burnside. |
When |
4 May 2026 to end of July 2026. Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Citycare Water. Phone 0508 248 922, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. |
Details
We’re replacing water main and sub-main pipes on Wairakei Road between Wooldridge Road and Breens Road. The work will start on 4 May 2026 and is expected to be complete by the end July 2026.
We understand that this work is disruptive, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
To carry out the work safely, Wairakei Road will be reduced to one lane with detours and other traffic management in place.
Road closures/traffic impacts
Traffic will be restricted to airport bound movements only along this section of Wairakei Road. Works within the Wooldridge Road / Wairakei Road roundabout are required and will be carried out at night in mid June 2026. A separate notification will be distributed closer to the time with further details regarding these night works.
Road closures are also required on Breens Road and Todd Avenue:
- Breens Road – 4 May 2026 to 9 May 2026
- Todd Avenue – 11 May to 22 May 2026
For further information on detours and traffic management please see: www.ccc.govt.nz/northwest(external link)
Access to properties
There may be times when vehicle access to properties is temporarily restricted. The contractor will door knock beforehand to allow residents to move vehicles if necessary. Full pedestrian access will be maintained.
We will work with businesses in the area to maintain access as much as possible. On-street parking during the works will be restricted.
The works may result in increased dust, noise and vibrations. We will try to keep any disruption to a minimum, and we apologise in advance for any inconvenience.
Water supply to your property will be maintained, with a separate notice being given for the shut-off when connecting to the new pipes.
We will endeavour to complete works as efficiently as possible and return the road to normal operating conditions.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation during these works.
See: www.ccc.govt.nz/northwest(external link) for more details or scan the QR code to subscribe:
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.
