Alma Road and Shakespeare Road wastewater upgrades

Project overview

CCTV investigations have identified unaccounted for remedial work that was completed on the Shakespeare Road rising main over 25 years ago. At the time the pipeline was replaced with a smaller pressurised pipe from the top of Shakespeare Road to West Lake Girls College. Unfortunately, this has caused a bottle neck which is placing constant strain on the Alma Road pump station.

To remedy this issue our team will be working on Shakespeare Road to install additional pipelines and make new connections to the local wastewater network. We will also need to undertake works to upgrade the pumps at the Alma Road pump station allowing the asset to better cope with the increased flow of wastewater. Once complete, the network upgrades will cater for the growing population as well as help reduce the risk of wastewater overflows in Wairau Creek and neighbouring suburbs on the North Shore.

How will these works affect you?

Work hours

• Typically 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday

Construction noise

• While the work may generate some noise, please be assured that it will be kept to a minimum and within levels approved by Auckland Council

Driveway access

• We do not anticipate this project will prevent vehicle access to properties. However, if there is a need to restrict access, we will notify you in advance

Traffic management

The next stage of this project is scheduled to start on 15 July. While the works will still allow for two-way traffic, you may notice the following temporary changes along Shakespeare Road and surrounding Milford streets.

• Speed limit will be reduced to 30km

• Reduced on street parking

• Closed footpaths: Please use the pedestrian detours in place

This Traffic Management Plan will be in operation from 15 July – late August 2024.