Water projects

We’re upgrading water infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable water services for our growing communities.

Akaroa reclaimed water treatment and reuse

We’re building a new wastewater system for Akaroa.

Avon catchment

Earthquake damage has led to an increase in the severity of flooding to existing flood-prone land and some new areas.

Burwood wastewater upgrade

We're upgrading wastewater pipes along several streets in Burwood.

Chelsea Street wastewater renewal

We’re upgrading wastewater infrastructure in Chelsea Street.

Corsair Bay stormwater renewal

We're replacing the stormwater pipe and outfall structure at Corsair Bay.

Estuary and Sumner catchment

The Estuary and Sumner Flood Protection Programme includes Southshore, Redcliffs and parts of Sumner.

Heathcote catchment

Earthquake damage to land and infrastructure alongside the Heathcote River has led to increased severity of flooding.

Northwest water and roading upgrades

Water and roading infrastructure in the city’s northwest is being upgraded.

Papanui infrastructure projects

We're upgrading infrastructure in Papanui to help meet increasing demand from our growing city.

Smart water meter project

We're installing smart water meters in parts of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.

Te Kuru

Work on the Hoon Hay Stormwater Basin is now complete.

Riccarton wastewater upgrade

We're upgrading wastewater infrastructure in Riccarton.

Scarborough Road water supply upgrade

We’re upgrading water supply pipes on Scarborough Road.

Middleton odour treatment project

We're working to improve odour management in Middleton.