Work starts on stormwater improvements

Council’s focus on investing in upgrading our stormwater systems continues with two significant, long-term projects starting on and around Waimea Road.

The projects sites are:

• Around the Caltex Service Station corner, affecting Market, Waimea and Boundary Roads
• Hampden Street East, around Nelson College, Franklyn Street and Waimea Road

A short section of Waimea Road, near the Ridgeway turnoff, will also be resealed this month.

While these projects are much needed, Council is aware they will create traffic delays. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained where possible or diversions will be put in place.

For the duration of the projects please remember to:

• Allow extra time for journeys
• Be patient and considerate around the work sites
• Travel by Rocks Road if you can
• Consider walking or cycling on the Railway Reserve
• Use the frequent commuter NBus service to help reduce congestion, get timetable details at nbus.co.nz

Works and Infrastructure Committee Chair, Councillor Eric Davy says, “I understand there will be disruption as a result of these projects but they are critically important to improving stormwater capacity. This remains one of Council’s top priorities following the catastrophic storms we’ve had in recent years.

“We listened to businesses in the project areas and held the start of construction until after the main tourist season, which should also mean fewer vehicles on the road. We’ve also worked hard to align the stormwater upgrades with other work. We are taking the opportunity to tackle water and waste water projects as well for cost efficiency and to reduce disruption for everyone in future.

“We ask for your understanding while we work to get these projects done quickly and safely,” Councillor Davy says.

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