Watermain renewals long-term gain for Cambridge

Waipā District Council’s watermain renewal programme is moving into the Cambridge Central Business District.

The works are part of the wider plan for future proofing the district and once the works are complete, they should serve the community for about 100 years.

Water services manager Martin Mould said Cambridge is the fastest growing town in the district and the watermain renewal work would ensure the current level of service will be maintained.

“The current watermains date between 1926 and 1940. We are proactively replacing these pipes before they reach the end of their life, start to develop leaks, and cause unplanned water outages,” said Mould.

Disruption would be minimised with local contractors Camex Civil installing the new pipes on Dick Street, at the same time the road was closed for the Cambridge Pathway project.

“When the opportunity to combine projects comes up it makes sense to take advantage and get it done ahead of schedule.”

Work in Leamington and Cambridge residential areas are in the final stages, with most of the new pipes now being connected to the network.

Work started in Queen Street earlier this month between McDonalds and the Z Service Station. The next stage of work will be on Victoria and Duke Streets, the majority of which will be done at night.

Keep up to date with the project on our website: Cambridge CBD Watermain Renewal.