Untreated, unscreened wastewater is being discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.
Untreated, unscreened wastewater is being discharged into Tarakena Bay. Check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches.

Due to heavy rainfall in the catchment area starting at 08:12 25/06/2026, the short outfall pipe is discharging untreated wastewater into Tarakena Bay. It is likely to be travelling around the coastline.

Signs are in place along the coastline to alert water users of areas which may be impacted by this event. Water quality samples will be collected from coastal locations once improved weather conditions allow. The latest water sampling results are published here.

Please, check LAWA.org.nz before visiting beaches along the south coast. LAWA recommend avoiding swimming for 48 hours following heavy rain, regardless of the recent monitoring result or long-term grade.
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About Us / News And Media / News And Media / Wallace St Closed From Sunday 5 January

Published 3/01/2020

Wallace St closed from Sunday 5 January

From Sunday, Wallace Street will be closed to through traffic until mid-2020.

This will allow us to install major new drinking water pipes in Wallace St that will connect to the future new Omāroro water reservoir.

Expect traffic delays and if you’re driving, please consider using an alternative route, or other modes of transport. Cyclists, walkers, scooter users will be able to safely access Wallace St at all times.

Thank you for your understanding as we carry out this important work improving the resilience of Wellington’s water supply.

Learn more here.

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