Wellington CBD Wastewater Programme
Wellington City Council has invested in a major programme of work to upgrade, renew and reconfigure part of the rising main and pump station network in the CBD.
If you have any questions about this work, please contact:
Tiaki Wai, 0800 TIAKI WAI (0800 842 549)
This is a significant programme of work to upgrade, renew and reconfigure the wastewater network in the Wellington CBD, to provide resilience, flexibility and capacity for growth.
It comprises new rising mains (pumped wastewater pipes) on Taranaki Street and Wakefield Street, connecting to renewed wastewater pipes on Wakefield Street, Victoria Street, Dixon Street, Oriental Parade and Kent Terrace.
In addition, underground pump stations are being upgraded to support the new pipes to manage and divert flows when needed, to reduce the chances of a repeat of the Willis Street burst in 2019.
Works are currently underway on the next package of pump station upgrades, and are scheduled to run from September 2026 to February 2027. This portion includes:
- Pump Station 2 at Waitangi Park
- Pump Station 3 on Kent Terrace (near Vivian Street)
- Pump Station 4 at Chaffers Street
Our contractor for these works is Brian Perry Civil.
The final stage of works for the Victoria Street Rising Main will complete the renewal of wastewater pipes between Wakefield Street and Willis Street, running up Victoria and turning right onto Dixon Street. Design is complete and planning is underway to begin construction of this final section before the end of the year.
Planning and investigations are also underway for the upgrade of the main wastewater pipe running along Oriental Parade and Kent Terrace. Construction for this portion of the programme is expected to start in 2029 and take two years to complete.
Planning and investigations are also underway for the upgrade of the main wastewater pipe running along Oriental Parade and Kent Terrace. Construction for this portion of the programme is expected to start in 2029 and take two years to complete.