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Water off notices
Andrew Don Drive, Rodman Lane, Edwards Lane, Jimmy’s Lane, Coulson Lane - Dates between Monday 13 October and Friday 24 October
The water main supplying the following streets may be temporarily turned off at times between 8:30am and 4:30pm to allow contractors to install water meters.
- Andrew Don Drive
- Rodman Lane
- Edwards Lane
- Jimmy’s Lane
- Coulson Lane
We apologise for any inconvenience while this work is completed.
Water Maintenance
Repairs to Clayton Road Water Main - Friday 19 September onwards
Council staff and contractors are preparing to replace approximately 400m of water pipe on Clayton Road. Procurement of materials is underway, and the work is expected take about a week to complete.
The issue relates to approximately 400 meters of low-pressure pipe that was installed some years ago. The intake that feeds water into this line does not have adequate screening to stop stones entering the pipe and these stones are preventing a pressure reducing valve from operating correctly. This means the pressure in the pipe can rise to a level which is higher than the pipe can withstand.
So what is happening? Picture a straw that is now bulging to double its size until it bursts. There have been several breaks over the last few weeks and there are likely to be more. The breaks are quite spectacular when they go!
Screening at the intake will take some time to implement, and so the best solution is to upgrade the pipe to one with a higher pressure rating.
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue.
Water Meter work in Tekapo
Contractors are currently installing new water meters in Tekapo.
Work will take place for the following streets:
Monday 13 October - Friday 24 October
- Andrew Don Drive
- Rodman Lane
- Edwards Lane
- Jimmy’s Lane
- Coulson Lane
Staff will be visible on the streets and may enter individual properties to flush lines after meters have been installed.
If you see someone unusual on your property, feel free to check that they are a Rooney’s contractor working for Council on this project.
As a precaution, you may like to fill some containers with water to have handy while your individual supply is turned off.
Please note if a full shut down is required it will be carried out between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. The water may be turned off over a 7.5hr period.
Boil Water notices
There are no boil water notices currently in force in the Mackenzie District.
Current Water Restrictions
There are no water restrictions currently in force in the Mackenzie District.