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Water Networks / Projects / Projects / Regional Drinking Water Upgrades

Regional Drinking Water project

We’re replacing old drinking water pipes in Porirua, the Hutt Valley, Newtown, and Strathmore that have been prone to leaks and breaks.
Overview
Current status

We’re replacing old drinking water pipes in Porirua, the Hutt Valley, Newtown, and Strathmore that have been prone to leaks and breaks.

Start Date
12/01/2026
End Date
30/06/2027
Contact:

If you have any questions about this work, please contact:

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

We’re replacing old drinking water pipes in Porirua, the Hutt Valley, Newtown, and Strathmore that have been prone to leaks and breaks.

This work will make your water supply more reliable, reduce future disruptions and unplanned maintenance/outages.

The installation of new pipes will be undertaken by open trenching or drilling methods where ground conditions allow.

We’ll also renew the connection to your property up to and including your boundary (toby).

The installation of new pipes will be undertaken by open trenching or drilling methods where ground conditions allow.

We’ll also renew the connection to your property up to and including your boundary (toby).

What to expect
At times, we may need to briefly turn off your water supply to connect the new pipe. We’ll give you advanced notice beforehand.

Access to your property will be maintained, although there may be short periods where driveways or roads are temporarily affected. We’ll let you know in advance.

The companies below are doing the work:

Action Civil

2-18 Cumberland Gr, Cannons Creek, Porirua, Porirua
2-14 Fawn St, 19-25 Fantame St, Cannons Creek, Porirua  In Construction
3-19 Radiata Gr, Brown Owl, Upper Hutt

HEB Construction

301-325, 331-349 Wellington Road, Newtown, Wellington
1-70 Karamu Cres, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt
307-317 Marine Drive, York Bay, Lower Hutt
17-50 Gloucester St, including all Somerset Pl, all Wiltshire Pl, Cannons Creek, Porirua In Construction
39-75 Hereford St, Cannons Creek, Porirua In Construction
5 School Road, Cannons Creek, Porirua
29-55 Tukanae Street, Strathmore, Wellington