Over the coming weeks, a range of works will be getting underway across the Waimakariri District.
This includes road works, water and wastewater upgrades, and community facility projects in Kaiapoi, Fernside, Oxford and surrounding areas.
If you live, work, or travel near these areas, we encourage you to check the notices that may affect you.
| Public notice | What’s happening | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| New shared walking and cycling path construction between Kaiapoi and Pineacres, progressing from Smith Street towards Pineacres. | 12 January 2026 | |
| Approved design changes mean Sidey Quay will be included in the Kaiapoi–Pineacres shared path project, while maintaining on-street parking. | 12 January 2026 | |
| Water Main Replacement – Percival Street | Night-time water main replacement works on Percival Street between Johns Road and 68 Percival Street. | 13 January 2026 |
| New Water and Wastewater Mains - Priors and Merton Roads, Fernside | Installation of new water and wastewater mains on Priors and Merton Roads in Fernside to support future development. | Mid January 2026 |
| Kaiapoi Community Hub – Menz Shed, 50 Courtenay Drive, Kaiapoi | Relocation of the Kaiapoi Menz Shed to its new long-term home at the Kaiapoi Community Hub on Courtenay Drive. | Mid January 2026 |
| Water Main Renewal - McGraths Road, Oxford | Replacement of the ageing water main crossing the Eyre River on McGraths Road in Oxford. | February 2026 |
| Proposed Temporary Road Closures - Parts of South Eyre Road and Harewood Road | Temporary road closures on parts of South Eyre Road and Harewood Road for the Primary Sports Canterbury Triathlon. Objections must be lodged by 4pm, 23 January 2026. | 17 February 2026 (10am) |