Thames water main upgrades

We're upgrading some of our drinking water pipelines over the next few months to meet current Council standards and ensure a safe, reliable supply for years to come. 

The work will happen at three locations in Thames and will start from mid-June 2025.  

To reduce the impact on nearby homes, businesses, and traffic, we’ll be using directional drilling where possible to reduce noise, dust, and disruption. 

What to expect: 

• Affected properties will be notified directly before the work begins. 
• There may be short-term water supply disruptions during the work, but we’ll do our best to keep these to a minimum and let you know ahead of time. 
• A temporary water supply will be provided when needed. 
• Timings may shift slightly depending on contractor schedules. 

• Access to driveways on Pollen Street will be maintained during the work

Planned work locations and dates: 

• Parawai Road: Now completed. Previous estimated timeline was 23 June – 1 August (estimated 6 weeks) 
• Pollen Street (between Grey Street and Willoughby Street): Now completed. Previous estimated timeline was 21 July to 22 August
• Ngāti Maru Highway (Maramarahi Road to Deeble Road): Starting 8 September (estimated 7 weeks). Previous estimated timeline was 18 August – 3 October.

We’ll keep you informed throughout the project and will share more detailed information as each stage begins.