Newtown wastewater improvements

Newtown is one of Wellington’s oldest suburbs, dating back to the city’s early residential developments of the 1840s.  Parts of the wastewater network are more than 100 years old and are no longer operating effectively. Recent CCTV inspections highlighted sections which are in very poor condition.

Before July 2027, we’ll replace 3,100 metres of wastewater pipes and renew approximately 130 manholes and lamp holes (inspection points).

Due to the size and complexity of these works, the programme has been split into three separate portions. 
Most of the pipe will be renewed using trenchless relining methods. However, trenching will be required in some areas.

Portion 1 involves renewing five sections of pipe along parts of the following streets:

1. Owen Street
2. Rintoul Street  
3. The intersection of Constable Street and Owen Street
4. Harper Street  
5. Cardall Street

Expected construction dates – August 2026 to February 2027
 
Portion 1 construction areas

Portion 2 involves renewing sections of pipe along parts of the following streets:

1. Russell Terrace
2. Mansfield Street
3. Wilson Street
4. Mein Street
5. Hospital Road

Expected construction dates – January to June 2027

Portion 3 involves renewing 18 sections of pipe along parts of the following streets:

1. Blucher Avenue and Coromandel St
2. Hall Avenue, Colombo Street and Riddiford Street
3. Hospital Road and Riddiford Street
4. Riddiford Street and Kerwyn Terrace
5. Rintoul Street and Kerwyn Terrace
6.  Emmett Street
7. Wilson Street and Constable Street
8. Constable Street and Owen Street
9. Owen Street and Hiropi Street
10. Harper Street and Cardall Street
11. Coromandel Street and Colville Street
12. Wingate Terrace and Daniell Street
13. Antico Street
14. Colombo Street
15. Manley Terrace and Adelaide Road
16. Melrose Crescent
17. Riddiford Street
18. Sutherland Crescent

Expected construction dates – February to June 2027