Ōrākei Main Sewer repair and relining

Project overview

Below is a map of our repair route for the Ōrākei main sewer.

Repairs

Stage 1 is complete

We completed stage one and handed the carpark on Saint Georges Bay Road back to the owner in October 2024.

Stage 2: Relining

Stage two of the sewer’s rehabilitation involves the construction of a deep shaft in the northern section of Alberon Reserve and relining of the sewer between manholes 14 and 15 (refer map below) with glass reinforced plastic liner. This technology will enable the Ōrākei main sewer to continue in service for another 100 years.

• Shaft construction is underway.

• We expect to be relining the sewer in May. It will remain in service during this process.

• Auckland Transport has passed a parking resolution on the corners of Alberon Street, between the hours of Monday to Friday 10am – 3pm. This parking resolution is required to allow the delivery of equipment using heavy vehicles to support the repair of the Ōrākei main sewer. Please refer to map below.

Alberon Reserve walkways and access

During construction Alberon Reserve walkways will remain open, however, there will be sections of the Reserve which will fenced off for health and safety. While these parts of the reserve are fenced off, access between Alberon Street and Saint Georges Bay Road will remain as well as the pathway between Alberon Place and Havana Coffee. The southern section of the reserve will remain open for normal recreational use. Please see the below map.

Upon completion of stage 2: Future relining

We are planning to rehabilitate further sections of the sewer in each direction (east to Logan Terrace in Parnell, and west to the Domain). The construction methodology and timeline for this work is not yet confirmed. We will continue to keep the community updated as plans progress.