Bexley Park - sewer and water supply upgrade

What

We will be installing new sewer pipes and bringing in a safe drinking water supply for the dog park and sports facilities.

Why

We're upgrading the ageing sewer infrastructure and providing a safe drinking water supply for the sports facilities and visitors to the dog parks.

Where

Bexley Park from Pages Road through to the dog parks.

When

15 July 2026 to 30 September 2026, Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm (weather/site condition dependent).

Contact

The contractor is Trenching Dynamics. Phone Bishow Tripathee on 027 208 4139, Monday to Saturday, 7am to 6pm

Sewer upgrade

A new sewer pipe will be installed from the existing manhole on Pages Road along the access road to the public toilet block. The existing sewer pipe extending to Rowan Avenue will be decommissioned.

Water supply upgrade

New potable (drinking) water pipes will be installed along the access road to provide drinking water to:

  • North Avon Christchurch BMX Club
  • Velocity Karts
  • The public toilet block, where a new drinking fountain will be installed
  • The two dog parks

Construction method

Most of the work will be completed using directional drilling, with a short section installed by open trenching.

Traffic management

Temporary traffic management will be in place while works are underway.

Access

Access to the dog parks and sports facilities will be maintained throughout the works, although there may be minor temporary disruptions while work is taking place nearby.