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Bateup Road widening

The upgraded Bateup Road is safer, more functional and aesthetically more pleasing

This project was completed in September 2019

What did we do?

We widened the road and footpaths between Three Brothers Corner and the Wensley Road roundabout. This included the creation of a new dedicated shared pedestrian and cycle pathway.

We replaced an open roadside stormwater drain with underground pipes and installed two underground storage chambers to collect excess stormwater during heavy rain events.

We installed a new water pipe next to the stormwater drain. The pipe will be a future connection from the Richmond water treatment plant to a new planned reservoir.

We undergrounded the power-lines and installed new LED lights.

Why did we do it?

Growth in the Richmond West area has seen the creation of a number of new housing subdivisions, which means a lot more cars, cyclists and pedestrians are using Bateup Road. A new supermarket is also planned for this area, which will add to the already heavy traffic loads.

Widening the road has improved the flow of traffic, and created a dedicated shared cycle/walkway to make it a lot safer for all road users - pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.

At the same time we improved the road, we took the opportunity to upgrade the utilities along Bateup Road. Stormwater and water systems were improved and the power lines were undergrounded.

The combined outcome of all this work means Bateup Road is now safer, more functional and aesthetically more pleasing for everyone.

Project Summary

Start date	March 2018.
End date	September 2019.
Contractors	Higgins Construction
Cost	$3.6M

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the area upgraded.

The upgrade ran the length of Bateup Road

Questions?

Contact the Project manager, Graham Rimmer by phone on 03-543 8400 or by email: graham.rimmer@tasman.govt.nz.

Brightwater town centre upgrade

What are we doing?

We are making improvements to Ellis Street to make it a safer, more attractive public space.

The upgrade features:

a shared footpath wide enough for pedestrians and cyclists on the Wakefield side of Ellis Street;
traffic calming islands to provide safer crossing areas;
new kerb and channel in isolated areas to manage any stormwater;
undergrounding of power lines and some street to home connections for an uncluttered skyline;
streetscaping - including landscaping, planting, street furniture, and street lighting to give the area a unique feel.

Why are we doing it?

Brightwater is a rapidly-growing community and with that comes some pressures on Ellis Street, as the main route through the village. We want to ensure it is safe for all users, as well as being an attractive public space.

How will it affect me?

Construction restarts following the holiday break at the Lord Rutherford Road insection and will progress along Ellis Street towards SH6. Stop-go traffic controls and temporary traffic diversions will be in place.

The contractor will work with directly affected residents to work thorugh any potential issues with property access and/or services, such as power and water.

A dedicated community liaison person from Fulton Hogan has been appointed and will be in regular contact with anyone directly affected by the works. Please see the contact list below if you wish to discuss any concerns.

About the project

Current status	In construction
Start date	13 January 2020 - beginning Lord Rutherford intersection and working toward SH6.
Planned end date	Late 2020.
Access	Stop-go traffic controls and temporary traffic diversions will be in place.
Contractors	Fulton Hogan Ltd
Cost	$1.9M

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the area of works - Ellis Street from the main road to Lord Rutherford Road

Downloads

You can download and view the plans by clicking on the link below.

Brightwater Town Centre upgrade - Detailed Design - Updated 10 July 2019 (pdf, 4.2 MB)

Contacts

Fulton Hogan contacts

For all queries, including after hours, call Fulton Hogan Nelson, ph. 03-547 9789

Public Liaison Manager: Steve Rae, ph. 027-705 2163
Site Supervisor: Stu Tunnicliff, ph. 03-547 9789
Project Manager: Hamish Lewis, ph. 03-547 9789 or email hamish.lewis@fultonhogan.com

Council project manager

Graham Rimmer, phone 03 543 8400 or email graham.rimmer@tasman.govt.nz

Gardner Valley Road Moutere Highway intersection upgrade

What are we doing?

We are moving the Gardner Valley Road & Moutere Highway intersection. We will construct a new section of road on Gardner Valley Road just north of the existing intersection approach.

Once the new portion of road is ready, the existing section of Gardner Valley Road between the cemetery and the Moutere Highway will be closed off.

Why are we doing it?

The existing intersection approach on Gardner Valley Road is very steep, with sharp hair-pin bends. The new intersection approach will be much safer.

How will it affect me?

All work will take place in the road reserve, so we do not anticipate any impact on road users during construction.

About the project

Current status	Planning for construction
Start date	27 January 2020
End date	May 2020
Access	All work will take place in the road reserve, so we don't envisage any impact on road users or residents.
Contractors	CJ Industries Ltd
Cost	$0.5m

Maps, plans and designs

Gardner Valley Road intersection area of works

Downloads

Gardner Valley Road intersection detailed design (pdf, 4.8 MB) (pdf, 1.8 MB)

Contacts

Project manager

Graham Rimmer, phone 03 543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Site manager

Bruce Beatson, CJ Industries, phone 021-220 5611.

Gibbs Road stormwater upgrade

This project was completed on 9 October 2019.

What did we do?

We improved the stormwater system in the Gibbs Road and Haven Road area.

We did this by installing an underground piped stormwater system from the intersection of Gibbs Road and Swiftsure Street to the mid-section of Gibbs Road, that channels the stormwater into a creek. The creek feeds into the Aorere River.

Why did we do it?

Erosion of the old open stormwater drain and blockages in the old pipework, led to frequent flooding on Haven Road and the surrounding area. The new stormwater system will reduce the risk of flooding in the future.

About the project

Current status	Complete
Contractors	Fulton Hogan Ltd.
Cost	Contract cost: $316,225

Maps, plans and designs

You can download and view the plans by clicking on the link below.

Gibbs Road stormwater upgrade - final design - Updated April 2019 (pdf, 1.9 MB) (pdf, 1.9 MB)

Project manager

Graham Rimmer, phone 03 543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Headingly Lane trunk water main

This project was completed in August 2019

What did we do?

We installed a new water main between the Richmond Water Treatment Plant and the trunk main at the end of Headingly Lane.

Why did we do it?

The newly installed watermain bypasses an old section of the Champion Road trunk water main that runs underneath the Nelson Pine Industries (NPI) factory. This is an important trunk main that provides water to NPI and as far as Nayland Road, but we needed to abandon that section, because if there is a leak or break in the pipe, it would have been impossible to locate and fix.

Project summary

Start date	April 2019
End date	August 2019
Contractors	Downer NZ Ltd
Cost	$1.32M

Maps, plans and designs

Map showing previous and new water main route (red-ringed area was abandoned).

Questions?

Contact the project manager Alistair Stevens by phone on 03 543 8400 or by email: alistair.stevens@tasman.govt.nz

Lower Queen Street and McShane Road Intersection Safety Improvements

Safety improvements for McShane Road are now complete

This project was completed on 11 October 2019.

What did we do?

We added a turning bay on Lower Queen Street for Richmond bound traffic to turn right into McShane Road.

Why did we do it?

Residential and industrial growth in the Lower Queen Street area means much greater volumes of traffic. It was important that we upgraded this intersection to cope with the increase in heavy vehicles and higher traffic volumes, so that motorists can navigate the intersection safely.

About the project

Current status	Complete
Contractors	Downer NZ Limited
Cost	$250,000

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the area of works.

Area of works McShane Road Lower Queen Street Intersection Upgrade

Download the plans

McShane Road Intersection Upgrade Design (pdf, 3.2 MB) (pdf, 3.2 MB)

Project manager

Graham Rimmer, phone 03 543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Ned's Creek Flood Prevention

What are we doing?

Ned’s Creek has caused flooding issues for a number of nearby residents, so we are doing some work to reduce the frequency and severity of flooding at affected properties.

We plan to build a small levee (stop-bank) between Ned’s Creek and some of the properties on Hampden Street. The levee will extend eastwards around the recreation centre, to cut-off any overland water flow from further upstream. We are also installing a new culvert in the stream.

During heavy rain events, the levee will prevent water that collects in the paddock on the southern side of Ned’s Creek, from reaching residents properties. The new culvert will hold back any water that can’t fit in the stream channel. Once the rain has passed, excess water will drain away at a rate that the stream can handle.

Why are we doing it?

Ned’s Creek is not wide enough or deep enough to manage heavy water flows, so when there is heavy rainfall, nearby areas (the shopping and motel area next to the lower part of Fairfax Street and properties on the south side of Hampden Street) are frequently affected by flooding.

While some work has already been done upstream to reduce the risk of flooding across the Recreation grounds and into Hampden Street, more needs to be done to keep floodwaters away from properties.

How will it affect me?

The levee extends around the perimeter of the Murchison Sports and Recreation Centre. We will plan the work to avoid disruption to sporting and other fixtures (such as the Murchison A&P Show), but there will be less viewing space available for spectators while construction takes place.

Construction work will take place on Council owned and privately owned land and the Council are already talking to property owners whose land is directly affected by this.

Other nearby properties may experience some noise, dust and vibration from the construction work during daytime hours, but we will do our best to minimise the disruption.

Before work begins, the contractor will appoint a public liaison person who will be available 24/7 by phone to answer any questions. They will also be keeping residents and other affected parties updated by mail-box drops / door-to-door visits as necessary.

Consultation

We recently presented details about the project and held drop-in sessions for the community to meet the project team and answer questions. You can view a summarised table of the questions asked and actions and outcomes at the bottom of this website page.

About the project

Current status	Contract awarded. Construction planning underway.
Planned start date	Late Jan/Early Feb 2020
Planned end date	June 2020.
Access	Access routes to the BMX track and the Equestrian Centre will be restricted for short periods from time to time during construction.
Contractors	Rosco Contractors Limited
Estimated contract cost	$0.4m

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the area of works.

Click here to view a larger version.

Downloads

View the Ned's Creek preliminary design drawings. (pdf, 11 MB)

Contacts

Tasman District Councl Project manager

Alistair Stevens, phone 03 543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Rosco Contractors Limited Site manager

Ross Moore, Ross Moore, 027-431 0211

Questions and Answers

This table summarises comments and suggestions made by attendees at recent consultation meetings and community drop-in sessions. It does not cover issues relating to Ned's Creek downstream of the Fairfax Street Culvert.
Issue/Task/ Opportunity	Details	Further Action
Pony Club have requested a second access; a bridge for horse / pedestrian traffic at eastern end of Pony Club would be acceptable.	Pony Club are concerned that the loss of the second access will mean that horses and vehicles will need to use the same access point at the same time. Consultant to investigate options including cycle trail bridges. Ideal width 2 meters.	Standard bridge design available from Great Taste Trail work, estimated cost $50,000. Alternatively the Council may have some spare bridge beams available in Richmond, however structural requirements and spans will need to be defined and engineered. The Council are investigating. Other options include re-using second culvert for a new crossing rather than using for a double width accessway.
Consider whether there is space for two large vehicles to pass side by side south of Recreation centre building	Consultant to measure design. Steepen batter and widen access if required. Minimum sealed width ideally 5 meters.	Consultant to update drawings, or place notation on drawings for contractor to adjust on-site.
Check all existing surface drains under levee have been identified and considered	To consider as design finalised. Uncertainty amongst residents as to number and location of outlets, suggestion there may be 6 or more outlets, with some buried.	Record all readily identifiable outlets and note on drawings; allow contingency for others to be discovered and addressed in the course of the works.
Murchison Community Council request that no flaxes be planted in or around the channel	Raised at the Murchison Community Council Meeting 14.10.19	Local experience that flaxes congest the channel and catch silt and debris, exacerbating flooding. Consult with Recreation Centre on planting plans.
Pipe discharging to Ned's Creek at the end of Milton Street needs clearing	Raised at drop-in session at Recreation Centre 14.10.19. Add note on drawings.	Contractor to ensure pipe is cleared as part of works. Note, a headwall and flap gate is to be installed as part of the works.
Talk to Reserves and Facilities staff about providing a composting toilet at the Pony Club	Raised by Pony Club at morning drop-in session at the Recreation Centre. Contractor for flood protection may be able to provide some earthworks.	This project is funded by rates collected for stormwater control, so is not able to fund a toilet. Project Manager will discuss with Council Reserves & Facilities staff if there are any opportunities for funding to assist the Pony Club to provide a solution.
Provide rainfall information for the 2 year design event to Hampden Street residents	Requested at Murchison Community Council meeting, St Johns Building, 14.10.19.	2 year event indicative rainfall totals: 24hr = 91mm, 6hr = 42mm. Design event is a short duration event nested within a longer duration event.
Check for pest plants in the borrow / attenuation area.	Raised at the Murchison Community Council meeting. Topsoil will be stripped and stockpiled to be re-spread. Invasive species control to be considered in specification.	Pest Location Inspections layer in Council's GIS system has been checked, with no record of Pest Plants in the area.
Options to consider for future use of the attenuation area; dog park, fruit trees, wild flowers, natives, no natives, additional equestrian area, overflow parking, hemp plantings.	Various options raised at drop-in session at Recreation Centre, Community Council Meeting, and Recreation Centre Committee Meeting 14.10.19.	Ability to combine many of these suggestions. The Council will develop a concept plan for the area for future discussion. This workstream does not need to delay progress of the flood protection work.
What will happen to the attenuation area after the works, and who will maintain it?	Asked at Community Council Meeting	The area is currently stormwater reserve and will be maintained by leased grazing. The contractor will be required to contour and sow the area in grass at the completion of works. The Council is flexible as to how the area will be maintained in future, dependent on the end use. Could be given to the Recreation Centre to manage if agreed.
Access to attenuation area during storm will be risky.	Consider lockable gate on levee access opposite Brunner Street	Quite feasible, but needs discussion around when gate will be locked, and who is responsible for locking and unlocking it.
Ask Council Hydrology team about feasibility of installing stage telemetry with automated warning system.	Community Council indicated there would be value for the community from an automated warning system for large floods.	Discussed stage monitoring systems with Hydrologists for the attenuation area, which is simple and cheap to provide. Providing a useful flood warning system, however would have quite different requirements. Will be investigated further.
Request to involve Recreation Centre Committee (or their nominated person) in plant selection for re-planting.	Raised by Recreation Centre Committee.	The Council will consult with the Recreation Centre Committee during development of planting plans.
Install gate in fence between BMX track and the attenuation area.	Raised by Pony Club at morning drop-in session at the Recreation Centre, and by Recreation Centre Committee.	Add note to drawing, installation of gate to be done as part of fencing reinstatement after works.
Why can’t the Council widen and deepen the channel past the Recreation Centre and Hampden Street?	A number of residents suggested that digging out the channel will relieve the flooding problem.	1. Currently the flooding issue for the Recreation Centre and eastern Hampden Street properties originates from upstream of the Recreation Centre, across the sports fields. Modelling shows that widening the channel will not provide any significant improvement.
		2. The current grade and depth of the channel is defined by the levels of the culverts; we can't lower the channel without also replacing 5 substantial culverts, which is prohibitively expensive.
		3. Increasing the capacity of the channel upstream of Fairfax Street will mean more water will arrive at Fairfax Street faster, increasing flooding issues for the transport yard, western Hampden Street properties and Fairfax Street businesses.

North-west Motueka New Water Supply

What are we doing?

We're installing a new water supply system in the north-west urban area of Motueka. The work includes installing new water pipes, meter boxes, valves and hydrants in portions of the following streets:

Note: Dates given are indicative start and finish dates and are subject to change:

Hulbert Street	Complete
Fry Street	December 2019 to January 2020
Jocelyn Avenue	December 2019 to January 2020
Wilkie Street	January to February 2020
Pah Street	January to June 2020
Parker Street	February to March 2020
Poole Street	February to April 2020
Michael Myers Street	February to April 2020

Why are we doing it?

These installations will enhance drinking water supply in the area, provide new points for water connection and ensure there is sufficient water flows for firefighting.

How will it impact me?

The work will cause disruption on the road and footpaths. Speed restrictions will be in place and stop-go traffic management may be required at times. There may also be times when vehicle access to properties is temporally unavailable, however, the contractor will liaise with residents directly to minimise any inconvenience. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation during this work.

If you have any concerns or special access requirements to a property in the works area, please contact the contractor's representative, Andy Smith, phone 027-558 8365.

About the project

Current status	In construction.
Start date	October 2019.
End date	July 2020.
Access	Stop go traffic-management may be in place and vehicle access to properties may be temporarily restricted at times. The contractor will liaise directly with affected residents.
Contractors	CJ Industries Limited
Cost	$2.5m

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the area of works. New water pipes to be installed are shown as blue lines.

Click here to view a larger version.

Downloads

View the North-West Motueka new water supply design.

Contacts

Project manager

Kim Arnold phone 03 543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Contractor's Representative

Andy Smith, phone 027-558 8365.

Pōhara wastewater pump station upgrade

This project was completed in June 2019.

What are we doing?

The wastewater pump station next to Totally Roasted Café in Pōhara, and the underground wastewater pipes between there and Clifton Road are being replaced. We'll build a larger pump station with improved storage capacity, increased earthquake resilience, better odour treatment, and larger, stronger pipes to transport the wastewater.

The new pump station will be close to the existing one, but set back further from the road (see proposed design images below). The new larger pipe will be laid in the road from the new pump station to outside 622 Abel Tasman Drive (near Clifton Road intersection). The pipeline is proposed on the seaward side of the road to minimise disruption to properties and to avoid conflicts with existing wastewater pipelines.

Why are we doing it?

This project is part of Council’s ongoing strategy to upgrade the wastewater network from Tata Beach to Takaka.

The existing wastewater system was built in 1994 and since then the population along the coast has grown significantly exceeding the capacity of the pump station and pipelines. The pipes are also prone to breaking with discharges of raw wastewater to storm and farm drains and ultimately the Motupipi Estuary.

How will it affect me?

The new wastewater pipe will be laid in the road from the new pump station next to the Totally Roasted Cafe, to outside 622 Abel Tasman Drive, near the Clifton Road intersection. The pipe laying will be completed in short sections on the seaward side of the road to minimise disruption to traffic and properties.

About the project

Current status	The new pump station is complete and the new wasterwater pipe is almost complete.
Start date	Work began in September 2018.
End date	Work was completed on 6 June 2019.
Access	There are no road restrictions in place. The contractor will liaise directly with residents affected in regards access to property and any interruption to services.
Contractors	Donaldson Civil Ltd
Cost	$2.0M

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the area of work along the road.

Extent of works for Pohara wastewater pump station and rising main replacement

Extent of works for Pōhara wastewater pump station and rising main replacement

Downloads

You can download and view the design by clicking on the link below.

Pōhara pump station and rising main - proposed design (pdf, 2.8 MB)

Contacts

Project manager

Graham Rimmer, phone 03 543 8631 or email graham.rimmer@tasman.govt.nz

Pōhara Stormwater improvements

What are we doing and why?

In 2011, a destructive storm swept water and debris down local creeks and drains, causing major flooding and property damage in Pōhara. That event led us to look for ways to better protect low-lying properties in future storm events.

We talked to property owners affected by the damage, as well as the wider community, and ran extensive flood-modelling to help us better understand the problem.

From the information gathered, we’ve designed a series of improvements that will reduce the risk of flooding to properties in future storm events. Those improvements are:

Upgrading culverts in Ellis Creek and Bartlett Creek;
Widening and re-shaping the stream-bank where the Ellis and Clifton Creeks meet, to handle larger water volumes;
Creating some bunds and stop-banks near Selwyn Street and Abel Tasman Drive to protect nearby homes and businesses;
Building some low timber stop-bank walls near Selwyn Street, again to protect nearby homes and businesses.

How will it affect me?

Subject to the granting of resource consent, these proposed improvements will benefit many residents and business owners in Pohara, by better protecting their homes and businesses from floodwaters when we have a storm event.

Channelling floodwater away from the majority of properties up-stream will mean some low-lying land downstream of Abel Tasman Drive will see slightly higher flood levels during storm events. However, these areas of land don’t have homes or other buildings on them, so there won’t be any damage to property. We’ve talked to those landowners about the impact on their land, and we’ll continue to keep them up-to-date, as well as notifying them formally through the resource consent process.

You can download our resource consent application here

There will be some impact on road users and property access when we upgrade the Bartlett Creek culvert, which runs under Abel Tasman Drive, but we’ll update this web page and talk to anyone who directly affected by that before the work begins.

About the project

Current status	In resource consent process.
Start date	Construction is planned for the first half of 2020.
End date	Completion is planned for the second half of 2020.
Access	Will be advised before work begins.
Contractors	Not yet appointed.
Cost	$0.5m

Maps, plans and designs

A maps showin ght erlocation of planned stormwater upgrades

Area of the planned works

Click here for a larger version.

Downloads

You can download and view the plans by clicking on the links below (displayed in parts to reduce file size).

Pohara Stormwater Plans 1 (pdf, 977 KB)

Pohara Stormwater Plans 2 (pdf, 912 KB)

Pohara Stormwater Plans 3 (pdf, 813 KB)

For more information you can also see a copy of the resource consent application made by TDC Engineering Services for this project. Engineering Services welcomes any feedback or questions you may have on the project. However, the only people who can have a say on the resource consent application are the persons the TDC Resource Consents Department identified as affected.

Link to the TDC Engineering Service Pōhara flood mitigation resource consent application

Contacts

Project manager

Kim Arnold, p. 03-543 8400, or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Site manager

To be appointed.

Pōhara Valley wastewater pump station replacement

View of Pohara from the pump station site. Replacement of the pump station should be completed in 2020.

What are we doing?

We are replacing the existing Pohara Valley pump station with a new pump station and replacing some old pipework. The new pump station will be located near-by the existing pump station and will include emergency storage chambers and odour treatment equipment. The old pump station will be decommissioned and removed.

Why are we doing it?

During heavy rain events, there are sewage overflows at the pump station. The current system is inefficient and the existing plant and pipeline is in a very poor condition.

The new system will ensure we meet wastewater standards and will cater for growth in the area. There will be more space for emergency storage, increased earthquake resilience, much better odour treatment, and larger, stronger pipes to transport the wastewater.

How will it affect me?

Most of the work will be done away from the road. During January, temporary coned traffic lane diversions and speed reductions will be in place on Abel Tasman Drive, while we work on a manhole in the road. We expect this work will be finished by the end of January.

We don't anticipate any interruption to wastewater services when we switch over to the new system.

About the project

Current status	In construction.
Start date	16 January 2020.
End date	End-May 2020.
Access	Temporary coned traffic lane diversions and speed reductions are in place on Abel Tasman Drive in the vicinity of Pohara Valley Road during January. The road shoulder will be closed between Pohara Valley Road and the tennis courts on Abel Tasman Drive for the duration of the works.
Contractors	Fulton Hogan Ltd
Cost	$1.0M

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the area of works.

Diagram showing location of work

Download the plans

Pohara Valley pump station replacement - design (pdf, 416 KB) (pdf, 416 KB)

Contacts

Tasman District Council project manager

Graham Rimmer, phone 03 543 8400 or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Fulton Hogan site manager

William Swinburn, ph. 027-240 1520

Richmond south and west water main

There will be major growth in the Richmond South-West area in the next five years

What are we doing?

We are installing a new watermain from the Richmond water treatment plant to a new reservoir planned for Richmond south. The work is being undertaken in stages in co-operation with private land developers.

Why are we doing it?

This work will improve the resilience of Richmond's water supply and is required to service growth. There are extensive plans for new subdivisions in Richmond west and south in the coming years. This upgrade will ensure we can deliver consistent water supply to all existing and new customers.

How will it affect me?

Where possible works are being staged with other activities. For example, a new section of water main has been installed as part of the Bateup Road widening project.
Work is mostly occurring on “green-fields” land away from existing residential properties.
There will be a short section of pipe that needs to be installed along the road side from Three Brothers Corner out towards the vineyard on the Appleby Highway. Disruptions should be short and minimal. We will consult with affected residents and business owners closer to the time.
There may be short interruptions to water supply during the switch over to the new pipe, but affected residents will be notified prior to work by the contractor.

About the project

Current status	Sections A1, A2, E, F, G1 and G2 are already installed. Section B1 is under construction. Sections B2, C, D and H are being designed now, with a view to constructing within the next three years. The aim is to complete the entire project by 2022.
Start date	Work began in November 2017.
End date	Work will continue until 2022.
Access	Disruption to residents and businesses should be minimal. A short section of work needs to be completed along the roadside from Three Brothers Corner out towards the vineyard on Appleby Highway. Disruptions should be short and minimal. Timing of this work is yet to be confirmed.
Contractors	We are procuring the project in stages and multiple contractors are being used.
Cost	The budget for this work is $3.03M.

Area of works

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Contacts

Project manager

Rob O'Grady, phone 03 543 8634 or email Rob.O'Grady@tasman.govt.nz

Mapua-Ruby Bay water, wastewater and stormwater upgrades

What are we doing?

This project includes the following elements:

A new water main running from Māpua Wharf to Pine Hill Road;
A new wastewater pipe running from Māpua Wharf to Ruby Bay;
Refurbishment of the existing wastewater pump station at 72 Stafford Drive;
Upgrade of the pump station at 102 Aranui Rd, including installing an underground emergency storage tank and odour control;
Installation of odour control the Ruby Bay pump station and tidying up the area around the pump station;
Upgrade to stormwater channel to service properties on Stafford Drive adjacent Broadsea Avenue.

Why are we doing it?

The existing water main running along Aranui Road and Stafford Drive is in very poor condition. There are frequent pipe bursts at many locations. To reduce the risk of pipe breaks, the water is at a lower pressure than desirable.

The Māpua wastewater network is inefficient. There are five pump stations between Ruby Bay and Māpua Wharf, which pump wastewater from one section of pipe to another. Parts of the system are often at capacity during high rain events. Overflows have occurred at Māpua School and tankers are often required to prevent overflows in other locations.

There is no odour control and little or no emergency storage at the existing pump stations to store wastewater during power outages, mains breaks or high rainfall events.

The upgrade to the stormwater channel will improve drainage from properties on Stafford Drive adjacent to Broadsea Avenue. Council have recently secured easments allowing us to do this work.

The project will address these problems and provide more capacity to allow for growth in the area.

How will it affect me?

The pipe line installation will be completed in short sections, 50m-100m at a time. The contractor, Donaldson Civil, will reinstate the road as they work along the project route. Work started at Māpua Wharf in June 2019 and will finish at Pine Hill Rd in Ruby Bay. The target completion date is November 2020.

The majority of work outside Māpua School will be completed during the 2019/20 summer school holidays.

Some sections of pipe will be installed along the road berm and some in the road carriageway. Traffic flows will be disrupted and there will be some sections with stop-go or traffic light management in place.

New water meters will also be installed as necessary. When we cut across water supply from the old pipes to the new pipes, there will be short interruptions to supply. We will communicate any disruptions in advance and will schedule these to minimise disruption.

Donaldson Civil have appointed Luke Donaldson as the public liaison manager for this project. Luke is responsible for daily communication with affected parties and can be contacted at any time (including after hours) to discuss any issues that residents or businesses may have - including access to driveways, scheduling of deliveries, rubbish collection, parking, reinstatement and any safety concerns or specific requirements. The Council project manager, Rob O’Grady, is also available to discuss any concerns or issues. Contact details for Luke Donaldson and Rob O'Grady are shown in the Contacts section below.

About the project

Current status	Donaldson Civil Ltd are currently working on Stafford Drive, near Mapua school.
Start date	15 June 2019.
End date	We aim to complete works in November 2020.
Access	Traffic flows will be disrupted and there will be some sections with Stop-Go traffic management in place. The contractor will liaise directly with residents and businesses within each section of works.
Contractors	Donaldson Civil Ltd
Cost	Contract value $6.2M

Maps, plans and designs

This map shows the project area and staged work plan. It is subject to change.

Site map showing the stages of the water and waste water upgrade project.project

This map shows the updated work programme as at December 2019. It is subject to change. Click here for a larger version.

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Contacts

Public liaison manager

Luke Donaldson, Donaldson Civil. Phone 027 258 9222 (after hours included) or email luke@donaldsoncivil.co.nz

Tasman District Council project manager

Rob O'Grady, phone 03-543 8634 / 027-579 3146 or email rob.o'grady@tasman.govt.nz

Takaka to Pōhara cycleway connection

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What are we doing?

To allow cyclists to ride safely between Pōhara Beach and Takaka, we're building a new cycleway.

Generally, the cycleway is seen as a high priority for the community and around 1500 signatures have been collected locally in support of the project. A Golden Bay working group helped Council to develop a detailed plan for the cycle/walkway connection. Our agreed priorities are:

To provide children with a safe way to get to school;
To provide the public with a safe way to get from Takaka to Pōhara;
To provide tourists with a safe way to explore the area.

Why are we doing it?

Cycling has been growing in popularity, and more and more people living in the Pōhara/Tata area are wanting to cycle, both for commuting and recreation purposes. During the holiday period, over 1000 holiday-makers congregate in the area and many of those bring a bicycle.

With the rising popularity of Tasman's Great Taste trail, that number is set to increase steadily and our current infrastructure does not safely support this growth.

How will it affect me?

Construction will all happen on road reserve. Some existing fences will need to be moved from their current position to land-owners boundaries. Letters notifying residents along the route have been delivered.

Abel Tasman Drive will be reduced to single-lane traffic flow with manual stop/go signs and/or traffic lights in place.

Residents within the work area will always have access to their properties but there may be delays at times.

About the project

Current status	Under construction.
Start date	6 November 2019.
End date	By February 2020.
Access	Single-lane traffic on Abel Tasman Drive with manual stop/go signs and/or traffic lights in place.
Contractors	Fulton Hogan Ltd.
Cost	$1.0M

Maps, plans and designs

See the final design of the cycleway here.

Takaka to Pōhara Cycleway Final Plans - August 2019 (pdf, 7.1 MB)

Contacts

Public Liaison Manager

John Addington, Fulton Hogan, phone 027-403 4215, or email john.addington@fultonhogan.com

Site manager

Pat Brunning, Fulton Hogan Ltd, phone 027-201 6031

Council Project manager

Graham Rimmer, phone 03 543 8400 or email graham.rimmer@tasman.govt.nz

Takaka Resource Recovery Centre development

Current view of the Takaka Resource Recovery Centre

What are we doing and why are we doing it?

The Takaka Resource Recovery Centre is more than 20 years old, so we need to replace some key equipment and update the site.

The waste compactor is near the end of its useful life and the tipping pit is prone to blockage. We also need to provide more space on the upper level to make recycling safer and more convenient.

The changes will make the centre easier and safer to use, and help it run more efficiently. Work will be done in two stages:

Stage 1: September 2019 - January 2020

Installation of a new waste compactor
Construction of a new waste handling area on the lower level of the site

Stage 2: February - May 2020

A new weighbridge and kiosk
Improvements to the recycling drop-off area on the upper level

How will it affect me?

Fulton Hogan began work on Stage 1 in September 2019

During construction the greenwaste and scrap metal drop-off points have been moved to the upper level to keep everyone safe.

Any temporary changes will be signposted and staff on site will be happy to help.

About the project

Current status	In construction
Start date	Monday 23 September 2019
End date	All work will be completed by the end of May 2020
Access	Any temporary changes will be signposted and staff on site will be happy to help.
Contractors	Fulton Hogan Limited
Construction cost	$1.0m

Contacts

Project manager

Kim Arnold or Graham Poxon, phone 03 525 0020, or email projects@tasman.govt.nz

Wakefield - Bird Lane watermain renewal

This project is complete

What did we do?

We installed a new section of watermain on the southern side of Bird Lane, to supplement the pre-existing watermain. The new larger (150mm diameter) section of watermain is approximately 300 meters long and runs along side the existing pipeline route. The pre-existing pipe was connected to the new watermain and acts as a feeder line into some properties.

Why did we do it?

The pre-existing pipe was not large enough to service growth and was too small to provide sufficient water flows required for fire fighting. The upgrade also means a more reliable water supply and less disruption to residents if there are any problems with either pipe in the future.

Project summary

Start date	October 2019
End date	November 2019
Access	For short periods, vehicle access to some properties may need to be restricted and the water supply will be interrupted for a few hours when the new watermain is put into service (mid-November).
Contractors	Ching Contracting Ltd.
Contract cost	$145,000

Area of works

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The highlighted line shows the route of new watermain to be installed

The highlighted line shows the route of new watermain that was installed

Questions?

Contact the project manager Alistair Stevens by phone on 03 543 8400 or by email: projects@tasman.govt.nz

Wakefield water treatment plant and pipeline

NOTE: This project is on hold

What are we doing?

We are planning to build a new water treatment plant at Spring Grove. Water treated by the plant will be sourced from three shallow bores. These bores draw water from the Wai-iti River and resource consent has been obtained to draw 3,070 cubic metres per day.

Access to the water treatment plant site has been established and a power supply installed.

Water quality monitoring equipment has been installed so that more frequent and comprehensive water quality testing can be completed. The aim is to monitor water quality during different river conditions and seasons. Water quality during periods of flood - when the sediment load in the river is higher - is of particular interest.

Construction will be combined with the planned wastewater pipeline to run between Wakefield and Richmond. This will reduce costs, as both pipes can be installed along the same route at the same time.

Why are we doing it?

The existing supply is nearing capacity. With growth burgeoning in Wakefield, this new plant will future-proof supply for growth for at least the next 30 years. It will also provide emergency backup water supply for Brightwater.

Tasman District Council also has an ongoing programme to improve water treatment plants in the district to meet changes to the New Zealand Drinking Water Standards.

How will it affect me?

Any construction impact or interruption to water supplies will be advised closer to the time of commissioning the new plant.

About the project

Current status	Water quality monitoring, to inform the design, is ongoing - but is currently on hold. Construction of the new plant is currently on hold due to budget constraints.
Start date	To be advised.
End date	To be advised.
Access	We are still working on the route of the the water pipe, but traffic flows and property access are being considered in our design process.
Contractors	Not yet appointed
Cost	Budget for this project is $7.2M

Maps, plans and designs

Route of pipeline from Wakefield water treatment plant site.

Route through St John's Church

Wakefield’s water reservoirs are located on a hill overlooking St John’s Church and the existing pipes feeding those reservoirs run through the church grounds. We plan to lay new water pipes along a different route through the church grounds. An archaeologist was engaged to consult with the St John’s Church Committee and prepare a plan for work in the cemetery, including an application to Heritage New Zealand.

With over 100 unmarked graves known to exist in the cemetery, ground penetrating radar was used to survey the proposed new pipe route. The system measures ground density, detecting any disturbance that would indicate the possible presence of unmarked graves. No graves were found, but excavation work for the new pipe will be monitored by an archaeologist, as there is a remote chance that burials could be uncovered during pipe laying. If any burials are found, the remains will be reinterred at another location in the cemetery.

Other considerations

Because the initial design for the water transmission pipe also came in over budget, we are working on an alternative route that covers easier terrain and reduces the number of river crossings. Consultation with landowners is underway to facilitate the new route. This is now being completed in conjunction with the wastewater pipeline project.

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Contacts

Project manager

Rob O'Grady

Phone 03 543 8634 or 027 579 3146 or email rob.o'grady@tasman.govt.nz

Site manager

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Bateup Road widening

This project was completed in September 2019

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Project Summary

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Questions?

Brightwater town centre upgrade

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About the project

Maps, plans and designs

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Contacts

Fulton Hogan contacts

Council project manager

Gardner Valley Road Moutere Highway intersection upgrade

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Gibbs Road stormwater upgrade

This project was completed on 9 October 2019.

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Maps, plans and designs

Project manager

Headingly Lane trunk water main

This project was completed in August 2019

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Project summary

Maps, plans and designs

Questions?

Lower Queen Street and McShane Road Intersection Safety Improvements

This project was completed on 11 October 2019.

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About the project

Maps, plans and designs

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Project manager

Ned's Creek Flood Prevention

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Consultation

About the project

Current status

Planned start date

Planned end date

Access

Contractors

Estimated contract cost

Maps, plans and designs

Downloads

Contacts

Tasman District Councl Project manager

Rosco Contractors Limited Site manager

Questions and Answers

This table summarises comments and suggestions made by attendees at recent consultation meetings and community drop-in sessions. It does not cover issues relating to Ned's Creek downstream of the Fairfax Street Culvert.

Issue/Task/ Opportunity

Details

Further Action

North-west Motueka New Water Supply

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