Far North District Council says work to improve Kaikohe’s water and wastewater network is tracking well, with solid progress made on the Stage 1 installation of new sewer and watermain pipes, and Stage 2 and 3 area works set to begin in coming weeks.
The upgrades are set to improve the reliability of the town’s water supply, reduce wastewater overflows, support firefighting capacity, strengthen the connection to Matawii Dam, and enhance Kaikohe’s water resilience.
Stage 1 works have included Bisset Road, Tawanui Road, Williams Avenue, Ōmāpere Road, Tuhuna Road, Rowsell Heights, and the area behind Purdy Street. Work on these roads is expected to be completed by November. The installation of manhole chambers and decommissioning of existing pipelines is also included in the upgrades.
Stage 2 and 3 area works include the reticulation line (underground pipes for water and wastewater connections) running from Cumber Road to Wihongi Street, and from Rankin Street to Orrs Road, as well as Recreation Road.
The Kaikohe water and wastewater infrastructure upgrade is being supported by a multi-million-dollar investment from the Government’s Infrastructure Acceleration Fund (IAF). IAF funding is being used to upgrade Kaikohe’s reticulation system, and upgrade the Taraire Hills Water Treatment Plant, to enable future housing growth in the town.
