There is an ongoing untreated wastewater discharge from Moa Point. We strongly recommend the public stay out of the water on the South coast of Wellington. Do not collect kai moana.

Wellington Water is responding to a significant incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has resulted in untreated wastewater discharging into Tarakena Bay on the south coast.

Projects / Titahi Bay Water Main Renewals

Titahi Bay water main renewals

On behalf of Porirua City Council, we are renewing nearly 8 kilometres of drinking water main pipes in Titahi Bay.
Overview
Current status
Background
Start Date
16/03/2026
End Date
31/05/2026
Contact:

If you have any questions about this work, please contact:

Wellington Water, 04 912 4400

We are replacing about 2,496 metres of pipe in in Moult Street, Keith Hart Grove, Downes Street, Morere Street and part of Dimock Street. These pipes are up to 70 years old and in poor condition.  

This major pipe renewal programme will be happening in three stages. The first stage will begin in Moult Street, Keith Hart Grove, Downes Street, Morere Street and part of Dimock Street in mid March 2026 with completion expected to be in July 2026.

Our contractors will be working to minimise disruption and will keep people informed.

Package 1 – Moult Street, Keith Hart Grove, Downes Street, Morere Street and part of Dimock Street 
Package 2 -  Owhiri Street, Shelly Street, Paenui Street and part of Dimock Street (timing tbc) 
Package 3 - Wright Street, Lambley Street, Jillet Street, Waiuta and Opapa Streets (timing tbc) 

Safe and reliable drinking water is vital.  

Across Titahi Bay, Wellington Water is upgrading the existing aging, drinking water network to deliver a more reliable supply of safe drinking water to homes and businesses. Many of the pipes are 60 to 70 years old and in poor condition.