What |
We’re installing a new water main and lateral connections, to keep water flowing to you and your whānau. |
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Why |
To replace and upgrade the existing water main and lateral connections, which have reached the end of their service life. |
Where |
Laurence Street, 112 to 138 Ensors Road, Waltham. |
When |
4 May 2026 to mid-June 2026. Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent). |
Contact |
The contractor is Schick Civil Construction Ltd. Phone André van Deventer on 021 511 239, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. |
Details
We’re replacing the water main starting from the Grafton Street/Laurence Street intersection to Ensors Road.
We understand that this work is disruptive, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Traffic Impacts
- Traffic management will be installed to keep both road users and workers safe.
- A road closure will move from Grafton Street, down Laurence Street. This road closure will move in stages as work is complete.
- Residents will be able to access their driveways outside of working hours, however pedestrian access will remain open at all times.
- Lane closures will be utilised on Ensors Road.
- Works will take place 7 am to 6 pm weekdays
- Please be aware, reduced speed limits will be in place during construction works.
- Detours will be installed during the works and adjusted during the phasing of the works.
- Pedestrian access will be maintained with clear signage for detours. Please adhere to the signage.
- Vehicle access to properties will be maintained using steel plates where required, and on-street parking will be limited during the works.
- Bus stop changes will be in place, and changes will be communicated in advance on the respective Apps.
- During construction works, both the water supply mains and lateral connections to the property boundary will be accessed, include work across berms and footpaths.
Water Shut-offs
- The new water main will be tested, and you will be informed via another letter drop prior to any water shut-off
- Water shut-offs will occur at night or within typical working hours to reduce disruptions
Night works
- Night works will be utilised where needed with a letter drop sent out prior with at least 48 hours notice
- We aim to complete the noisier work earlier in the evening
- The work will produce noise, vibrations and dust
- Any night work will be from 7 pm to 6 am
Access
- Access to residences and businesses may be briefly impacted at times; our crew will make access available as soon as possible. Please advise us if you have any specific property access requirements, e.g. medical visits, large deliveries, home help and any planned works.
- Please put your bins out as usual by 6 am on your collection day. Our team will move them and return them, if needed.
Work Area
- The image below shows the extent of the work area.
- Please note that the works will go across the Ensors Road and Laurence Street intersection
- Two way traffic will remain in place but will be reduced down to one lane.
- The remaining work along Ensors Road is in the footpath.
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.
