Start-finish: April – October 2024
Location: Wharf Road, Waitete Pā and 77 Tahuna Minhinnick Drive, Kahawai Point, Glenbrook Beach
Status: Construction
Why is the project needed?
The project relates to replacing the damaged 200mm network watermain crossing the Taihiki Estuary between Waiau Pa and Glenbrook Beach and improving network resilience for the region’s water and wastewater supply. The watermain is the sole conveyance of supply to Glenbrook Beach, and without it, the community relies on water being transported to the reservoir in tankers.
The water pipeline, which was anchored onto the seabed was subject to significant tidal influence and had multiple leaks relating to holes and damaged joints over the last few years.
Several options for the alignment and methodology were considered as the original alignment was unable to be constructed due to erosion of the cliff face on the Clarks Beach side.
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) was identified to be the preferred option over anchoring to the seabed.
Key benefits include:
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Reduced impact on the environment
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Ease of operational and maintenance requirements
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Better health and safety outcomes
What's happening?
Our construction partner, CDS, will be starting work in April, and we estimate the project will be completed by approximately end of October 2024. A drill rig will be situated on the reserve at 77 Tahuna Minhinnick Drive, Glenbrook Beach. First, a deep 300mm hole will be drilled under the Taihiki River appearing at Wharf Road at Waitete Pa. A pipe, which has been assembled on this side will then be pulled back through the cavity towards Glenbrook Beach. This will then be connected to the existing infrastructure to provide a permanent long-term water supply.
April update: week commencing 29 April
Glenbrook Beach side
Site establishment will continue this week with containers (sheds) being dropped off on various days. We are starting to prepare the drill rig for works in the hope that it can begin the first of the three drill shots early next week.
Clarks Beach side
Site establishment is starting with the installation of the silt fencing which ensures that any runoff from the site does not enter the harbour. A transporter will be delivering a 14-tonne excavator to site early this week, and metal (small rocks) will be placed as a stable pad for the machine to sit on as it works.
How will this work affect you?
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Working hours will be from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.
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These works will generate some noise, however levels will be kept to a minimum and in accordance with Auckland Council and consent requirements.
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Traffic management will direct traffic around the works particularly when large trucks are travelling to site.
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The reserve on the Glenbrook Beach side will be fenced off, however, the path will remain open.
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During the work, temporary footpaths and road surfaces may not match existing pavements. Please be assured that any temporary surfaces will be returned to their original condition or better by the end of the project.
Any questions?
Should you have any questions, please contact CDS Project Manager Marc Carmody on 021 902 164 or email
[email protected].