Māngere tanker filling station
A cost efficient, non-potable (water you cannot drink) supply to support commercial customers.
Duration
July - December 2024
Location
Watercare designated land off Greenwood Road and Ascot Road
Status
Construction
Project overview
As part of the emergency drought response of 2020, our team collaborated with Auckland Council on several initiatives to support commercial customers including the establishment of non-potable (water you cannot drink) tanker filling stations to help those affected by water restrictions that were in place at the time. While these tanker filling stations were originally created as a temporary measure, a permanent tanker filling station in Māngere would be of benefit to our commercial customers.
Work to construct a permanent non-potable tanker filling station on the corner of Greenwood Road and Ascot Road, adjacent to the Māngere wastewater treatment plant, will begin on 29 July and is expected to be completed by mid-December 2024.
What is non-potable water?
Non-potable water is not for drinking and is used by commercial customers for construction or house cleaning purposes. This helps reduce pressure on our drinking water supply and can be convenient for work use.
How will this work affect you?
Working hours
- Between 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday. Saturday work will only be used if necessary.
Traffic
- Traffic management shouldn't be required during these works. Once the tanker station is operational, we expect a slight increase in truck traffic on the road during the summer, but we do not anticipate major changes to the current traffic pattern.
Noise
- It is anticipated that there will be localised noise from the works, however, we will aim to keep this to a minimum.
Tree removal
- Will be taking place as part of the preparation work. Initially, two trees will be removed. As the project progresses there may be the requirement for further tree pruning or removal if they are in close proximity or inside the active construction zone. All pruning and tree removal will be carried out by a professional arborist who will adhere to Council tree protection zone requirements at all times.