The existing wastewater main through Matawai Park in Rangiora is damaged and poses a growing risk to our community and environment. To address this, a new wastewater main will be installed from Charles Street down Percival Street to the southern end of Matawai Park.

The work will include

The installation of a new wastewater main along the centre line of Percival Street from the southern end of Matawai Park to Charles Street, including sections of new main within William Street and Charles Street to connect to the existing network.

Timing of work

Alterations to the Percival/Southbrook intersection are scheduled to be undertaken overnight on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The main physical wastewater installation works are scheduled to begin on 9 March 2026 (subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances) and are expected to be completed by the end of June 2026.

How the work may affect you

There will be no on-street parking available on Percival Street between South Belt and Johns Road.

Residents on Percival Street will be able to access their properties with the southbound lane, but there may be minor delays at times.

Traffic impacts

The northbound lane of Percival Street will be closed between South Belt and Johns Road for the duration of the works.

Northbound traffic will be detoured via South Belt, King Street and Johns Road.

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 between 7am and 6pm.

Weather

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

Safety

Please warn your children of the dangers posed by road works. Ensure that they stay well back from the work site and they follow the directions of the workers.

Noise and dirt

Road work is a noisy, dirty business — but please bear with us. We will be doing all we can to minimise the impact on your home/business. Your cooperation and patience will help us get the job done as quickly as possible. All work will be carried out between the stated hours and over week days only to help minimise the impact on the community.

Easy does it

Bitumen, concrete and other road repair materials require a bit of care after they are applied. Please treat all new surfaces with extra care following the completion of this project.

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

Caitlin Roberts
Graduate Engineer

Waimakariri District Council
Phone: 0800 965 468
Mobile: 027 306 0581
Email: caitlin.roberts@wmk.govt.nz