News and media

Keep up to date with the latest news from Wellington Water and our mahi here.

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24/05/2020

Sludge trucking ends as first stage of Mt Albert repair successfully completed

The first of the Mt Albert sludge pipelines to be repaired using a high-strength liner has been returned to full operation, following a comprehensive testing programme and reconnection to the wastewater network.

11/05/2020

Mt Albert sludge pipeline repair a step closer to completion

Wellington Water has this weekend installed a high-strength liner through the first of two 1.8km sludge pipelines beneath Mt Albert.

6/05/2020

Project work at alert level 3

Under Alert Level 3 we’ve been able to bring more of our projects back up to speed.

29/04/2020

Major work ready to start on Mt Albert sludge pipeline repair

A temporary speed hump installed in Adelaide Road today signals the start of major repair works on the Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipelines, following the arrival in Wellington of a team of specialist international technicians and essential materials and equipment.

29/04/2020

Moa Point wastewater pipe rehabilitation

Work has begun on lining a section of wastewater pipe near Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant with a new, more resilient lining to maintain reliability.

16/04/2020

International specialists arrive for Wellington pipeline repair project

International technicians arrived in New Zealand yesterday to help Wellington Water repair a critical wastewater sludge pipelines using an innovative high-strength liner solution.

15/04/2020

Air New Zealand transports essential expertise for critical Wellington Water project

An Air New Zealand charter flight returning from Frankfurt to Auckland via Vancouver is currently en route to New Zealand carrying five specialist engineers who will assist Wellington Water with urgent repair work on two of Wellington’s wastewater pipelines.

7/04/2020

Progress in improving health of Porirua waterways

Porirua City Council today formally lodged plans to upgrade and improve the Porirua wastewater treatment plant, taking the next step towards improving the health of Porirua’s coastal waters.

6/04/2020

Watering restrictions ease for Greytown and Featherston

Watering restrictions have been eased today for Greytown and Featherston.

5/04/2020

Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipeline repair

The Mt Albert high-pressure sludge pipeline repair is a critical project for Wellington’s wastewater network, and one that Wellington Water is committed to progressing during lockdown.