Northern Interceptor Improvements
Project's information
Upgrading the wastewater network to cater for growth in East Coast Bays and surrounding suburbs.
- Start–finish: August 2022 until April 2024
- Location: Centorian Drive and Apollo Drive
- Project type: Pipeline replacement
- Status: Construction
Watercare is building a new larger 1.75 km wastewater pipeline from Windsor Park along Centorian Drive and Apollo Drive to Rosedale Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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What are the benefits?
The new pipeline together with the Sidmouth Pump Station upgrade (currently in construction) will contribute to increasing the wastewater transmission capacity in the East Coast Bays catchment. It will also cater for growth and help eliminate overflows.
How will the work affect you?
- Work hours will typically be from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday.
- Most of the work will be carried out within the road reserve, however, you may notice the following temporary changes on the pipeline route:
- Reduced on street parking
- Reduced lane widths
- Reduced speed limits
- Stop-go boards and/or temporary traffic lights in operation
- Pedestrian detours
- Traffic management will be in place 7 days a week for the duration of the work as per Auckland Transport’s approvals.
- Driveway access to businesses and residents will remain open during the works. In the unlikely event that we do need to restrict access to your property, you will be notified in advance with a separate notice.
- While the work may generate some noise, please be assured that it will be kept to a minimum and within the allowable consented levels.