BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED - THOMPSON STREET, MOUNT COOK
BOIL WATER NOTICE LIFTED - THOMPSON STREET, MOUNT COOK

Wellington Water advises that the boil water notice has been lifted for all of Thompson Street and 77 Nairn Street, Mount Cook as of Tuesday, 17 June. 

We acknowledge it has been disruptive over the last few days. We want to thank all impacted residents for their understanding, patience, and co-operation during this time.

The public network has been flushed and tested over the last 72 hours. Testing results of the water quality over this period have come back confirming that water is now safe to drink without boiling. 

We are advising residents who have been away and are returning home to run a cold tap for a few minutes to flush their pipes and any appliances connected to the water supply. Header tanks should be drained and refilled. 

 

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Published 20/08/2020

Bell Road wastewater works

Update 4.30pm

We are continuing to respond to the blockage in a wastewater pipe at Waiwhetū Stream near Bell Road. The bypass setup which was established yesterday remains in operation, and is maintaining normal wastewater operations in the area.

As a result of the blockage there was some discharge of wastewater to the stream yesterday, although the typical flow in this pipeline is reasonably low. We have placed warning signs in the area as a precaution.

We are continuing investigations via CCTV as we determine the best option for permanent repair. We’ve installed specialist quiet bypass pumps which will be in operation until a long term solution is in place.

Update 11am

Last night, Wellington Water crews responded to a blockage in a wastewater pipe beneath Waiwhetū Stream near Bell Road in Hutt City. We began a pumping operation to bypass the blockage and direct the flow into the wastewater main heading to the treatment plant.

Our next step will be to install a temporary steel bypass pipeline over the stream, which will ensure safe wastewater flow while we design and engineer a permanent repair.

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