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Water Networks / Projects / Projects / Shirley Street Stormwater Renewal Project

Shirley Street Stormwater Renewal Project

Overview
Current status

On behalf of Wellington City Council, we are renewing stormwater assets in Shirley Street, Karori to improve performance of the network and reduce the risk of flooding.

Start Date
9/10/2023
End Date
20/12/2023
Contact:

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

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

Current Status

The contractor is due to start work on site on 16 October 2023 and will take around eight weeks to complete. 

The work involves renewing the stormwater main that runs between 2 Hurman Street,39 Shirley Street and onto the cul-de-sac outside 32A Shirley Street

 No major impacts on traffic or pedestrian movements are expected, but there may be more vehicles in the area and some noise.