Work to replace aging sections of water main on Francis Street in Blenheim is set to begin next Monday, January 20.
This work will impact the Northern Route Bus, which will be diverted via Stephenson Street and back on to Scott Street, where a bus stop will be temporarily located. It is expected to take approximately 12 weeks.
Similar work is already underway on Lakings Road in Springlands.
In both cases, the new bigger water main will provide better water flow, ensure future resilience and replace ageing pipes. All lateral connections to homeowner tobies will also be upgraded where needed and the contractor will contact homeowners directly.
The aim is to keep disruption to a minimum, but there will be stop/go traffic management including road closures at times. Parking will be restricted in both Francis Street and Lakings Road, however residents and businesses will still have access.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead to avoid traffic issues, and where possible, find an alternative route. Work to replace aging sections of water main on Francis Street in Blenheim is set to begin next Monday, January 20.
Similar work is already underway on Lakings Road in Springlands.
In both cases, the new bigger water main will provide better water flow, ensure future resilience and replace ageing pipes. All lateral connections to homeowner tobies will also be upgraded where needed and the contractor will contact homeowners directly.
The $450,000 contract for the Francis Street upgrade has been awarded to Simcox Construction and work is planned in two phases to reduce disruption.
The initial phase will take five weeks and affects the junction with Scott Street to halfway along Francis Street. The second phase runs from halfway along Francis Street to the junction with Redwood Street and will also take about five weeks.
The $600,000 project in Lakings Road has been awarded to Findlater Construction and involves replacement of the main between Battys Road and Boyce Street.
Once again work is planned in two phases each taking nine weeks. The first phase is from the junction with Battys Road to halfway along Lakings Road, and the second from there to Boyce Street.
The aim is to keep disruption to a minimum, but there will be stop/go traffic management including road closures at times. Parking will be restricted in both Francis Street and Lakings Road, however residents and businesses will still have access.
Motorists are advised to plan ahead to avoid traffic issues, and where possible, find an alternative route.
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