Stockwater and Irrigation – Upgrades and Maintenance

Upgrade work on irrigation race R3-1 (West Eyreton, Horrellville, Eyrewell) will take place from Monday 8 June to Sunday 14 June 2026.

During this period, the section of the race located north of 664 Wrights Road, Burnt Hill will be temporarily shut down.

To maintain water flow, Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL) will operate pumps to transfer water into the stockwater race downstream. However, this may cause temporary interruptions to water supply for downstream properties:

  • Carleton Road
  • Wolffs Road
  • Poyntzs Road
  • Worlingham Road
  • Main Race Road
  • Pesters Road
  • Downs Road
  • Eyredale Road
  • Eastwick Lane
  • Isaac Road
  • Two Chain Road.

If you have any queries, please contact Jamie Hamilton, WIL Operations Manager, in the first instance, on 021 241 1125.

How the work may affect you

Interruptions to stockwater and irrigation supply.

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

For further information, please contact
Jamie Hamilton
WIL Operations Manager

Waimakariri Irrigation Limited
Mobile: 
021 241 1125
Email: 
 jamie.hamilton@wil.co.nz
Angharad Lee
Land Drainage Engineer

Waimakariri District Council
Phone: 0800 965 468
Mobile: 027 264 0723
Email: angharad.lee@wmk.govt.nz