Untreated, unscreened wastewater has been discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.

Between approximately 8 am on 25 June and 7 am on 26 June, the short outfall pipe discharged untreated wastewater into Tarakena Bay.

Signs are in place along the coastline to alert water users of areas which may be impacted by this event. Water quality samples will be collected from coastal locations once improved weather conditions allow.

Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches along the south coast.

Public health information can be found on Health NZ's website.

Wellington Water crews responding to wastewater overflow on State Highway 2

Our team is responding to a wastewater overflow on State Highway 2 which has stopped this afternoon. The overflow was from a manhole on the southbound lanes close to the Ngauranga exit, discharging into the habour through the stormwater drains.

While the overflow has stopped, our teams are working to clear a blockage which still remains. They are working at pace to identify the blockage and get this cleared.

One southbound lane clasure remains in place approaching Ngauranga while work is underway.

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Projects / Aro St Ridermain Renewal

Aro St ridermain renewal

On behalf of Wellington City Council we are replacing a secondary water pipe which supplies properties on the southern side of Aro Street.

Overview

Contact:

If you have any questions about this work, please contact:

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

Following a series of bursts in 2021 and 2023, we are upgrading the Aro Street ridermain, a pipe which provides drinking water to the south side properties on Aro Street.

This project will increase the resilience of the drinking water network and reduce the risk of further bursts and leaks.

Investigations are currently underway to finalise the design and timeframes for this project.