Lake Terrace infrastructure upgrades
Project overview
Future-proofing the place we love
The Taupō District is growing and we want our infrastructure to grow with it. To make sure we have a safe, resilient water and wastewater network that can cope with increased demand and future development, Taupō District Council are carrying out proactive infrastructure upgrades along Lake Terrace.
To maximise efficiency and minimise disruption we will be upgrading water mains and installing a new main trunk wastewater (sewer) main in stages over the coming months.
The project has been budgeted for in the Long-term Plan.
Location: | Lake Terrace Taupō |
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Start date: | March 2024 |
Completion date: | Late 2024 |
Key infrastructure areas
Upgrading water mains
To eliminate the risk of any existing drinking water pipe failures during the construction of the wastewater main, and to also take the opportunity of Lake Terrace being under construction, we will renew water mains along Lake Terrace and in some nearby street prior to the wastewater work getting under way.
New wastewater (sewer) mains
Once the water mains have been installed, we will be installing a new wastewater-rising main from Kara Place in Wharewaka to Kaimanawa Reserve near Rifle Range Road. This wastewater-rising main is needed not only to accommodate the growth in the southern end of Taupō town but to make the current system more resilient. The construction of this rising main will take place along Lake Terrace between March and November 2024.
Project FAQs
Why is a wastewater main being installed along Lake Terrace?
Installing the wastewater main along Lake Terrace means we can employ a gravity-feed system, as opposed to a pressurised, pumped system that would be required if we installed the main higher up, to the east of our residential areas.
A pumped system would require multiple pump stations, which would not only be much more expensive and require extensive maintenance but would carry the risk of wastewater leaks in the event of pump failure. A gravity system is simpler and therefore safer and easier to maintain.
Will there be road closures during the project?
Yes, there will be some road closures with detours in place, as well as stop/go traffic management. Our team has programmed the work into stages to minimise disruption as much as possible and we are asking everyone to follow the guidance of the team on the ground so that we can get this work done as quickly and safely as possible.
There will also be some open excavations in the road edges and berms, and while we will ensure these are barricaded and fenced off for the safety of you and your family, we ask that you use caution around the work sites.
Will this affect any events or businesses?
No. Our team will be working closely with event providers and nearby businesses to ensure events can go ahead as planned and access is maintained.
Will there be any disruptions to nearby residents?
There will be some disruptions to driveways when the team is installing pipes, but they will work closely and directly with residents to ensure they have access whenever required. There will also be some short water outages when we are connecting the new mains, but again the team will work with residents to ensure they have plenty of prior notice of this.
Project updates
8 MARCH 2024
Infrastructure upgrades blessed and under way
A formal blessing by the Reverend Peace Mitchell has marked the start of a significant upgrade to Taupō’s wastewater network. The blessing was held at Kaimanawa Reserve on Wednesday morning, with representatives from iwi, Council, and contractors in attendance.