Ongoing Projects
From pipes and mains to pumps and treatment plants, Council has been upgrading water infrastructure throughout the Waimate District to help ensure legislative compliance and improve services for residents.
Below is a list of water projects at varying stages of development.
- Installation of end-point treatment devices in Cannington-Motukaika and Waihaorunga rural water schemes
- New water treatment plant (Otaio-Hook), including pipe main and generator
- New water treatment process for Waikakahi rural water scheme
- Upgrade of the Lower Waihao water treatment plant
- Dedicated rising main from High Street-Queen Street to the cemetery
- Booster pump station for Bakers Road, Court Road, Hunts Road, and Fitzmaurice Road and separate booster at Garlands Road
- Watermain extension on Hunts Road and Fitzmaurice Road
- Replacement cover for urban water reservoir
- Upgrades of pipes and manholes on urban sewer network
- Stormwater infrastructure: Soakage pit on Belt Street, drainage area along Park Road, and maintenance of overland flow pathways
Read an overview of the following:
- Installation of end-point treatment devices for Cannington-Motukaika and Waihaorunga schemes and
- The construction of the new Lower Waihao watermain (which complements the treatment plant upgrade).
Further details of these projects are available in the Major Projects report presented to the Audit and Risk Committee on 8 September 2026 (View meeting agenda). The report includes roading projects.
Council will provide updates as these and other projects progress.
