Ōwairaka and Wesley water upgrades

Project overview

We are undertaking upgrades to the water network to cater for current and future development and population growth in the area. The project involves the construction of approximately 4,200 metres of new watermain. A new bulk supply point will also be constructed as part of the project.

The project will enable growth and development in the area.

Current works

The map below shows each project area and the different stages of work.

Works on Memorial Avenue, Mt Roskill

Since late July 2025, our team has been working on Memorial Avenue between May Road and Dominion Road. We have now completed laying the watermain.

Please note, we still have some minor chamber testing and final close out works in this area. These activities require significantly less traffic management than what is currently in place.

Update on our current works on Denny Avenue, Wesley

We have completed laying the watermain on Denny Avenue. You will notice a small presence in 2026 while we finish some small close out jobs.

Denny Avenue/May Road intersection

From early January 2026 until mid-January 2026, we will be completing the final small section of watermain. During this period, Vector will also be undertaking power relocation works.

Traffic management will be in place; however, we will maintain traffic flow in both directions throughout these works

Update on works – La Veta Avenue, Mt Albert

We have now completed construction of all chambers and are currently undertaking minor testing works.

Please note that we will need to return in late January 2026 to carry out final testing.

This work will involve minimal traffic management and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.

Update on works – Richardson Road, Mt Albert

We have successfully completed the works on Richardson Road.

Please note that we will need to return in mid-January 2026 for approximately two weeks to carry out the following activities:

• Pipe bridge barrier installation.

• Rock wall installation.

• Power cabinet installation.

During this period, the underpass to Kukuwai Park / Hendon Avenue Reserve will need to be closed for approximately one week.

Final connection and commissioning – coming in 2026

While the watermain installation will be completed this year, we’ll return in May–June 2026 to carry out final connection and commissioning works. These activities will require less traffic management than what’s currently in place.

A reminder that local businesses are still open

A reminder that local businesses in the area are still open. These local businesses would really appreciate your support while we carry out these important works. Rest assured, our crew is working as quickly as possible to finish these works and limit the disruption to the local businesses and the community.

How will this affect you?

• Working hours – will be between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday. Saturday work will only be utilised if required.

• Please allow extra time for travelling. There will be times when machinery will need to move to allow vehicles to pass by.

• Street parking within the work zone will be restricted. Please park within your property if possible.

• Pedestrian access will be maintained. There may be times where foot traffic is detoured to keep everyone safe.

• Construction works - will create noise, vibration, and dust. We will endeavour to keep disruption to a minimum and will be working in accordance with the levels under the Auckland Unitary Plan.