A major upgrade to road and water infrastructure is set to begin next month across several key streets in Te Puke, Western Bay of Plenty District Council has announced.
From mid-June 2025, a nine-month project will get underway to upgrade the road surface, stormwater system, and drinking water pipes along Boucher Avenue and surrounding streets.
The upgrade will improve road conditions and safety, and ensure water and stormwater infrastructure continues to serve the community well into the future, the Council says.
Multiple contractors will work in stages across the area, which includes Boucher Avenue, Cameron Road, Clydesburn Avenue, Glen Terrace, Randell Place, No.2 Road and Dudley Vercoe Drive, to deliver the upgrades as efficiently as possible.
“This is a key route for our community – used daily by residents, students, emergency services, and the kiwifruit industry. We know how important it is, so we’re aiming to get in, get the job done, and get out – without having to come back later,” says Council’s Director Transportation, Calum McLean.
“We’ll be doing everything we can to reduce the impact on people’s day-to-day lives, and we’ll make sure residents, businesses and schools are kept in the loop as we go. We really appreciate the community’s patience while we get this important work done.”
A community information session will be held on Saturday 7 June, from 2pm to 4pm at the Te Puke Fire Station, where people can find out more, ask questions and meet the project team.
What: Community Information Session
When: Saturday 7 June, 2-4pm
Where: Te Puke Fire Station, 13 Boucher Avenue, Te Puke.
