Infrastructure upgrades  |  5h ago

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Work is underway to upgrade aging wastewater pipelines along multiple streets in Riccarton near Westfield Riccarton Shopping Centre.

The pipes have reached the end of their service life and now need to be replaced, says Christchurch City Council Head of Three Waters Gavin Hutchison.

“We’re replacing these pipes with larger ones to increase the capacity of the network, accommodate growth in the area and further growth in the future.”

Streets where work will take place are:

  • George Street
  • Peverel Street between Rattray and Matipo
  • Wainui Street
  • Maxwell Street
  • Matipo Street

The replacement work is happening in stages from January to July 2026, to reduce the impact on residents and surrounding businesses, says Mr Hutchison.

"The first stage began on George Street in January and is expected to be completed by the end of February.  Stage two on Peverel Street got underway on 9 February and is expected to take until the end of March.

“We’ve planned the works to try to minimise disruption, however there will be lane or road closures required at each stage so please expect delays in this area and allow for extra travel time.”

Contractor Hunter Civil will be working closely with affected residents and businesses to make sure they’re aware of what’s happening, when, and the plans in place to keep traffic flowing in the area. 

Visit our webpage for more information and updates on progress.