The pine trees within the Wastewater Treatment Plant are ready for harvesting. We will be replanting the area with a mix of native species, along with new pine trees, to provide long‑term screening for the Treatment Plant. Where practical, some of the existing pine trees will be retained to maintain visual screening while the new plantings establish.

The work will include

• Harvesting pine trees.
• Replanting a mix of native species, along with new pine trees.

Timing of work

The forestry harvest is scheduled to occur from 7 April, with replanting to take place shortly afterwards.

How the work may affect you

The footpath on the south side of Beach Road is likely to be closed while the forestry harvest is underway.

Traffic impacts

There will be traffic impacts while the forestry harvest is carried out. Please take care navigating the cones and signs when they are set up.

General impacts

Kerbside collections

Your kerbside collections will remain unchanged. Please ensure your bag or bins are in their usual spot on collection day.

Essential services

There will be no planned disruption to your water, wastewater, telephone or power services.

Notice of changes in traffic management

We will do our best to give you enough notice to adjust to any changes in traffic management, please keep an eye out for more updates.

Hours

All work will be undertaken Monday to Saturday between 7.30am and 6pm.

Weather

In the event of bad weather or for unforeseen circumstances, the work may be delayed.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this work. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

For more information please contact

Kyle.Grinlinton
Project Engineer

Waimakariri District Council
Phone: 0800 965 468
Mobile: 027 200 2958
Email: kyle.grinlinton@wmk.govt.nz