As part of the DCC 3 Waters capital works programme to replace pipes across Dunedin, work is due to commence this year to renew the West Harbour drinking water distribution main that runs from Ravensbourne to Roseneath.
We will be renewing approx. 6.5kms of pipe over the next 3 years. The image below shows the entire scope of work, the section in red indicates the area where work will start in January 2025:
In certain areas, the existing pipe is up to 60 years old. This work will help build resilience to our drinking water network in the West Harbour area by upgrading this pipe, as well as looking to avoid areas that can be affected by slips.
We will also be increasing the size of this pipe to help supply West Harbour with larger quantities of water, as well as allowing for the Port Chalmers Treatment Plant and other pumping stations to be eventually decommissioned.
Roseneath
The first section of this work to be constructed will include the lower end of District Road, Reeves Street and Shandon Road:
Construction is planned to begin in the week commencing 27th January 2025 and is expected to be completed in early April. The contract for this work has been awarded to Downer. The work will be done in stages as follows:
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Stage One
District Road closed from SH88 to Reeves Street
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Stage Two
Reeves Street closed
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Stage Three
Reeves Street and Shandon Road closed to SH88
If you have any questions or concerns about this project, please feel free to contact our Customer Services team on 03 477 4000, email the project team at water.capitalprojects@dcc.govt.nz or use the online feedback form.