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 / Pitt Street Wastewater Renewal

Pitt Street wastewater renewal

Overview

Current status

On behalf of Wellington City Council, we are renewing the wastewater pipeline in Pitt Street to reduce leaks, prevent blockages and increase the resilience of the network.

Start Date

6/06/2023

End Date

5/09/2023

Contact:

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

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

Work commences 6 June 2023 and will take approximately 17 weeks to complete.

Our contractors G.P.Friel Limited will be on site between the following hours:

7am to 5pm Monday to Friday

7am to 12pm Saturday

Some traffic and parking restrictions will be in place during work hours and traffic management will be in place. Please take care and follow the guidance around the worksite for your safety and the safety of our crews.