Ōwairaka and Wesley water upgrades

Invitation for community day

Come along to our community day to learn more about the Ōwairaka and Wesley watermains project. We’ll be at Ōwairaka District School on Saturday 6 December 2025, from 10am to 2pm.

It’s a great chance to meet the team, ask questions, and find out what’s happening in your area.

We’d love to see you there!

Project overview

We are undertaking upgrades to the water network to cater for current and future development and population growth in the area. The project involves the construction of approximately 4,200 metres of new watermain. A new bulk supply point will also be constructed as part of the project.

The project will enable growth and development in the area.

Current works

The map below shows each project area and the different stages of work.

Update on our current works on Memorial Avenue, Mt Roskill

From late July 2025, our crew began work on Memorial Avenue, between May Road and Dominion Road. Progress is going well, and we expect to complete this section by December 2025.

Update on our current works on Denny Avenue, Wesley

Earlier this year, we completed a section of watermain on Denny Avenue. In mid-October 2025, our team returned to install a new manhole and lower an existing stormwater pipe.

Once this is done, we’ll install the final section of watermain to connect with earlier works. We expect to finish this works by approximately early November 2025.

Please refer to the map below for the works area

Update on works – La Veta Avenue, Mt Albert

In early September, our crew began installing seven valve chambers along La Veta Avenue, between the Richardson Road and Pickens Crescent intersections. These chambers are important for maintaining and managing the water system.

So far, four valve chambers have been completed. We expect to finish the remaining work by early December 2025.

Update on works – Richardson Road, Mt Albert

In mid-October 2025, our crew began connecting the Oakley Creek pipe bridge to the new watermain on Richardson Road. We’re also installing a new access chamber in the berm outside 163 Richardson Road.

Work is progressing well and is expected to be completed by late November 2025.

Final connection and commissioning – coming in 2026

While the watermain installation will be completed this year, we’ll return in May–June 2026 to carry out final connection and commissioning works. These activities will require less traffic management than what’s currently in place.

A reminder that local businesses are still open

A reminder that local businesses in the area are still open. These local businesses would really appreciate your support while we carry out these important works. Rest assured, our crew is working as quickly as possible to finish these works and limit the disruption to the local businesses and the community.

How will this affect you?

• Working hours – will be between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday. Saturday work will only be utilised if required.

• Please allow extra time for travelling. There will be times when machinery will need to move to allow vehicles to pass by.

• Street parking within the work zone will be restricted. Please park within your property if possible.

• Pedestrian access will be maintained. There may be times where foot traffic is detoured to keep everyone safe.

• Construction works - will create noise, vibration, and dust. We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum and will be working in accordance with the levels under the Auckland Unitary Plan.