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Water Alerts

The current status of water supply within the Mackenzie District.

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Water off notices

Aorangi Crescent, Roto Place, Bill Apes Lane - Dates between Thursday 2 October and Friday 10 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.

  • Aorangi Crescent
  • Roto Place
  • Bill Apes Lane

We apologise for any inconvenience while this work is completed.

Pioneer Drive and Sealy Street, Tekapo - Friday 3 October

The water main supplying the Pioneer Drive, Tekapo, for numbers 11 to 24, and 3 Sealy Street may be temporarily turned off at times between 10:30am and 1:00pm to allow contractors to install water meters.

We apologise for any inconvenience while this work is completed.

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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.

Clayton Road Water Pipe Replacement - map

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.

Clayton Road Water Pipe Replacement - pipe 3

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!

Clayton Road Water Pipe Replacement - pipe 1

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.

Clayton Road Water Pipe Replacement - pipe 2

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 29 September - Friday 3 October

  • Murray Place

Thursday 2 October - Friday 10 October

  • Aorangi Crescent
  • Roto Place
  • Bill Apes 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.

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Boil Water notices

There are no boil water notices currently in force in the Mackenzie District.

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Current Water Restrictions

Water restrictions dial graphic

There are no water restrictions currently in force in the Mackenzie District.

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